Duck Meat Popular as HMR Nutritional Meal... Shinsegae Food Launches New Product

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seon-ae] Shinsegae Food announced on the 8th that it has launched an online-exclusive small-packaged meat convenience food, ‘Olban Smoked Duck Slices,’ to meet the growing demand for home-cooked meals.

The newly released ‘Olban Smoked Duck Slices’ is made by smoking domestic antibiotic-free duck meat raised on well-being feed and slicing it into bite-sized pieces. In particular, it is seasoned with ginger, garlic, and onion powder to eliminate any gamey smell and enhance umami flavor. Additionally, no coloring agents (sodium nitrite) or preservatives (potassium sorbate) are added, making it a product that people of all ages can safely enjoy. It is also conveniently packaged in 180g single servings, which makes storage easy and reduces the hassle of dealing with leftover meat. For preparation, thaw the product thoroughly and pan-fry over medium heat for about 4?5 minutes or cook in a preheated air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius for about 5?7 minutes to enjoy a crispy exterior and moist interior.

‘Olban Smoked Duck Slices’ are sold on the premium online mall Market Kurly, priced at 3,690 KRW per pack (180g).

Shinsegae Food launched this new product because, amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, demand for small-packaged meat convenience foods that can be easily enjoyed as side dishes has increased, and the popularity of duck meat, considered a healthy meat, is growing steadily. In fact, sales of Shinsegae Food’s ‘Olban Crispy Duck Bulgogi 2 Types,’ sold exclusively online last year, increased by 61% compared to 2019. This popularity is analyzed to be due not only to increased consumer interest in immunity caused by COVID-19 but also because it allows consumers to enjoy restaurant-level duck meat taste with simple cooking.

A Shinsegae Food official said, “Duck meat, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin A, is recognized as a representative healthy meat, and we launched ‘Olban Smoked Duck Slices’ so that it can be conveniently enjoyed at home through online orders.” He added, “It can be used in various home-cooked dishes such as fried rice and Vietnamese spring rolls, as well as snacks for home drinking, and is expected to receive great responses from customers who are refraining from dining out due to COVID-19.”

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