Jangseong-gun's Agricultural Specialties like Apples and Saessak-sam Gain Spotlight as Chuseok Gifts

[Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu] High-quality agricultural specialties from Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do are expected to be very popular as Chuseok gifts.

The county announced on the 25th that it has prepared a Chuseok gift special exhibition by selecting representative agricultural specialties and processed foods of the county for the Chuseok holiday.

More than 40 excellent items that have acquired eco-friendly GAP certification, governor’s quality certification, HACCP, and organic processing certification will meet consumers.

The most attention-grabbing item is Jangseong’s representative fruit, the “apple.”

Located at the southernmost tip of the apple cultivation area, Jangseong has a large temperature difference between day and night, resulting in high sugar content and good texture. Also, due to the influence of the West Sea breeze, it is free from cold damage, ensuring consistent quality.

The price ranges around 40,000 to 60,000 KRW, subject to market fluctuations.

“Saessak-sam” (young ginseng shoots) is also suitable as a Chuseok gift. It can be comfortably consumed in salads without worrying about constitution or timing of intake.

Rich in saponins, it boosts immunity and protects the liver.

In particular, it promotes smooth blood circulation and pairs well with meat dishes. The price ranges from 13,000 to 30,000 KRW.

If you want a slightly different gift, “guava” or “saesongi mushrooms” are recommended.

Guava jam made from the subtropical guava fruit and organic guava leaf tea have a unique sweet taste and fragrant aroma.

Also, saesongi mushrooms, which are similar in taste to wild matsutake mushrooms, contain large amounts of vitamin C and essential amino acids.

Guava products are priced between 22,000 and 30,000 KRW, and saesongi mushrooms between 15,000 and 30,000 KRW.

If you are considering a premium gift set, the “Shine Muscat,” known as the queen of grapes, is perfect.

Seedless and edible with the skin, Shine Muscat has both grape and mango flavors and is loved for its excellent sweetness as a premium fruit.

Containing resveratrol, it helps prevent cancer, improve skin beauty, and lower cholesterol levels. The price is 70,000 KRW for 4 kg.

Recently, the county produced and distributed a promotional leaflet listing various agricultural specialties and processed foods prepared as Chuseok gifts.

By clicking the link on the Jangseong-gun website, you can check brief product descriptions, prices, and sales locations.

From today, the county will start selling agricultural specialties at the Nonghyup Gwangju Distribution Center in Suwan-dong, Gwangju, and the Jangseong Gwangju area local food direct stores.

Starting next month, a special exhibition will be held at the Jangseong Nam-myeon local food direct store, and various seasonal fruits, agricultural products, and cypress products will be sold at the Jangseongho Waterfront Market, which reopens on the 3rd of next month.

A county official said, “We carefully selected excellent quality products so that they can be well used as Chuseok gifts. We hope you convey your love and gratitude with Jangseong agricultural specialties and processed products this Chuseok.”

Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu baekok@asiae.co.kr

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