Jindo County Launches "Jindo Gopchang Gim Triangular Gimbap" in Collaboration with BGF Retail

Two New Products Launched at CU Stores
Promoting the Excellence of Gopchang Gim

Jindo County is leading regional mutual growth by developing products using local specialties. Photo by Jindo County

Jindo County in South Jeolla Province has launched two types of triangular gimbap using its local specialty, Gopchang Gim (thick seaweed), in collaboration with BGF Retail Co., a leading convenience store operator in Korea.

The county announced on August 13 that, starting from August 5, CU convenience stores have been selling "Gopchang Gim Gat Tuna Mayo" and "Gopchang Gim Cham Dakgalbi" products, both made with Gopchang Gim produced in Jindo, which ranks first nationwide in raw seaweed auction sales.

"Gopchang Gim Gat Tuna Mayo" is a product made by mixing Gopchang Gim, pickled gat (mustard greens), and tuna with mayonnaise, while "Gopchang Gim Cham Dakgalbi" features Gopchang Gim paired with dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) and sesame oil to enhance its flavor.

Gopchang Gim is thicker, nuttier, and has a superior texture compared to regular seaweed, which elevates the overall taste of the products. Jindo seaweed is produced in pristine waters without red tide damage, making it rich in minerals and calcium. As a "black food" beneficial for osteoporosis prevention and detoxification, it is gaining popularity among consumers.

An official from the Jindo County Agricultural and Fisheries Distribution Center stated, "We will continue to develop products using high-quality agricultural and marine products from Jindo through collaborations with large corporations and actively promote them to consumers."

Meanwhile, Jindo is promoting the excellence of its local agricultural and marine products by collaborating with companies such as BGF Retail and McDonald's. These products have received positive responses from consumers and are contributing to the increased value of Jindo's agricultural and marine products.

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