Hamyang-gun Develops 'Hamyang Gotgam Bread' Using Local Specialty Products

The Meeting of Agricultural Products and Desserts, Promoting and Boosting Consumption of Gotgam

The final evaluation meeting for the development products of the Hamyang Gotgam Bread Promotion Project is being held.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam Province, is promoting the revitalization of the local economy by fostering the "Hamyang Gotgam Bread," made from the regional specialty dried persimmons (gotgam).

The newly developed "Hamyang Gotgam Bread" was created by Jirisan Hwanggeum Namu, a bakery located in Hucheon-myeon. It was first introduced at the final product evaluation meeting for the Hamyang Gotgam Bread development project held on the afternoon of March 22.

The gotgam bread made by Jirisan Hwanggeum Namu is made by adding Hamyang gotgam to bread mixed with organic whole wheat and domestic wheat, along with natural fermentation starters. It is a European-style bread and dessert made using top-quality ingredients.

A total of nine products were developed, including six types of bread such as Gotgam Cinnamon Roll Bread, Gotgam Campagne, and Gotgam Cream Bun, as well as three types of cookies including Gotgam Sandwich Cookies and Gotgam Madeleines.

Hamyang Gotgam Bread will be sold under the brand "SOROAH," which means small smile and beauty, through weekend on-site sales and an online smart store.

A county official said, "We are pleased to develop bread using gotgam, a filial agricultural product of our county, that is loved by people of all ages, allowing various age groups to experience Hamyang's specialty products. We will actively promote and support securing more sales channels to further increase the recognition of Hamyang Gotgam Bread."

Located in Hucheon-myeon, "Jirisan Hwanggeum Namu" has attracted many experiential tourists nationwide since 2017 through activities such as natural fermentation bread making and cherry and wild raspberry harvesting experiences.

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