Uiryeong-gun, Manggaetteok Character 'Patkkop Friends' Created

A character has been created for Manggae-tteok, a representative specialty of Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongnam.

The county announced on the 12th that it has developed the Manggae-tteok character ‘Patkko Friends’ and filed a trademark application.

Development of Uiryeong Manggaetteok Character Patkko Friends.
[Image provided by Uiryeong-gun]

‘Patkko Friends’ combines various red bean paste ‘friends’ with red bean-shaped noses and Manggae leaf capes, expressing the soft texture unique to Manggae-tteok in a cute image.

Red beans contain about 50% carbohydrates such as starch and about 20% protein, and the pigment in the red skin is anthocyanin, which turns red when exposed to acid or air but turns blackish when boiled in alkaline or iron pots.

Manggae leaves, also called Cheongmirae vines, are leaves of the Manggae tree and are used as a natural preservative.

A county official said, “We will use this character development as an opportunity to further promote the taste and charm of Uiryeong Manggae-tteok,” adding, “We will carry out various product productions and promotional activities that fit the cheerful and friendly character image.”

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