Girsang Candlenut: From a Small Village to the World

Behind the beauty of Lake Toba lies a village with extraordinary potential: Girsang Village in Simalungun Regency. From here was born Girsang Candlenut Enterprise, a humble yet meaningful initiative that processes candlenut fruit into high-quality peeled candlenuts.

🌱 From Nature’s Richness to Value-Added Products

The Girsang area is fertile, rich in agriculture and plantations. Candlenut trees grow abundantly here, producing nuts that were once only sold raw. Seeing this potential, the Girsang Candlenut Enterprise was established with simple yet strong goals:

• To increase the added value of candlenut so it can be marketed as a specialty product of Girsang.

• To create jobs for housewives and village youth.

• To bring the name of Girsang Village to the national and even international stage.

🌸 Women & Youth Empowerment

What makes this initiative unique is its community-based management. Women are empowered to work from home without leaving their families, while teenagers and young people are encouraged to learn business management and digital marketing.

This way, they don’t have to migrate far from home—they can grow and thrive right in their own village.

🥥 Candlenut: A Traditional Spice, A Modern Opportunity

Candlenut is more than just a kitchen spice. For centuries, Indonesians have used it for:

• Cooking: Giving a natural savory flavor to curries, sambal, and other dishes.

• Health & Beauty: Rich in vegetable oil, traditionally believed to nourish hair and skin.

• Industry: With potential to be processed into candlenut oil and other derivative products.

With hygienic, clean, and ready-to-use processing, Girsang Candlenut is the right choice for households, restaurants, and even export markets.

🌍 From Village to the World

This enterprise is not only about trade—it’s also a story of identity and culture. Girsang Village itself is growing into a tourism destination, offering:

• Nature: Mount Simumbang, Sitombom terraced rice fields, and breathtaking views of Lake Toba.

• Culture: Centuries-old Batak traditional houses, communal marsiadapari (mutual cooperation), and Toba Batak wedding traditions.

• Local Products: Coffee, cocoa, ginger, and of course, candlenut.

By purchasing Girsang Candlenut, you are supporting sustainable agrotourism and helping preserve local culture.

✨ Why Choose Girsang Candlenut?

✅ Clean & high-quality peeled candlenuts
✅ Competitive & affordable prices
✅ Supports village economy and women’s empowerment
✅ Eco-friendly & rooted in local wisdom

Girsang Candlenut: A Signature Product of Girsang Village

Not just a spice, but a symbol of love for the land, culture, and the hopes of Girsang’s people. From the village kitchen, now reaching your dining table.

📍 Location: Girsang I Village, Girsang Sipanganbolon District, Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra – just 7 minutes from Parapat’s Pantai Bebas.

🌐 Let’s support local products!
With every candlenut, we protect nature, culture, and the future of Girsang’s young generation.