Embedded water for home industry yogurt: A study for saving potential of water to face climate change

Abstract

Some studies show that climate change influences the virtual water of products. Meanwhile, the impact of embedded water to life, especially in water aspect, is extraordinary. For the sake of saving water, studies on shadow water should be encouraged. The aim of this study was to calculate the embedded water of home industry yogurt from a producer in Bogor, Indonesia. The study was carried out using observations and in-depth interviews. The result showed that around 24 litres of virtual water in the form of blue water and grey water for cooling and dilution processes were needed to produce one litre of yogurt.