Gokseong-gun Takes a Step Forward in Developing Taro Soup Home Meal Replacement Products

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 21st, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that on the 17th, it held an interim report meeting for a research project aimed at developing HMR (Home Meal Replacement) Taro Soup, a representative dish made from taro, that can be conveniently consumed at home.

At this interim report meeting, the development process of three recipes was presented: a reproduction of an ancient high-cooking recipe, the Jeolla-do standard recipe, and a simple, modern style. Directions for branding Gokseong Taro Soup were also proposed. Additionally, three types of taro soup were showcased for tasting and sensory evaluation.

Recently, with the spread of COVID-19 increasing the number of people staying at home, consumption of home meal replacement products has risen, and consumers increasingly desire simple yet healthy homemade meals.

In line with these consumer trends, a contract was signed in March with Jeonju University to conduct basic research on standardizing recipes for Gokseong Taro Soup HMR, aiming to develop and popularize the healthy Gokseong Taro Soup as a home meal replacement product that can be consumed simply by heating.

Based on the sensory evaluation results from the interim report meeting, one most preferred recipe will be refined and standardized, with plans to develop taro soup as a home meal replacement food in the future.

A county official stated, “This interim report meeting was held to reflect consumer opinions for recipe standardization toward HMR of taro soup. Based on the sensory evaluation results, we will improve the recipe and develop Gokseong Taro Soup as a home meal replacement product. Since taro soup involves significant raw material consumption, popularizing it will also help increase income for taro farming households.”

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