Japan's deep processing technology elevates the value of squid in the Central region

On the evening of April 14, in Hanoi, Ha Tinh Department of Industry and Trade organized the launch of Namaika instant squid products. The launch also had the presence of more than 50 famous chefs of famous hotels and restaurants of the capital. These chefs belong to the Royal Chefs Association of Vietnam.

Namaika instant squid products are manufactured on technological lines and standards of Japan. After being carefully inspected and screened, the fresh squid will be processed and controlled for quality at Shatico factory that meets the standards of HACCP management system and ISO 22000 standard.

Accordingly, the production process of Namaika instant squid is carried out in an absolutely sterile environment. The workers are disinfected clean, wear protective gear, wade through disinfected water before entering the production plant. All production equipment is also disinfected and aseptic to ensure food safety and hygiene.

Speaking at the launch event, Mr. Vo Ta Nghia, Deputy Director of Ha Tinh Department of Industry and Trade said: “Ha Tinh is a province endowed with nature, with rich marine resources with many endemic seafoods. high economic value. In particular, Vung Ang squid for export has been very famous in the high-end market of Japan. Ha Tinh sea is ideal in terms of salinity, so the squid in this sea have a very specific flavor: soft, bold meat, sweet and fresh aftertaste, which is considered the best throughout the central coast of Vietnam. Besides, squid is also a seafood with high nutritional value, containing many essential minerals for the body such as iron, phosphorus, potassium and calcium, very good for the heart, preventing arthritis.

Mr. Nghia also added: "Despite the great impact and influence of the Covid-19 pandemic, Namaika Ha Tinh instant squid is still exported to Japan by Wineco Vietnam Joint Stock Company and maintained well. market share in this high-end and most demanding seafood market. Ha Tinh province is also supporting Wineco to boost sales in the domestic market and expand production to export to new international markets.

Namaika instant squid currently has 4 main products including: instant cut squid; Instant squid head; Instant squid sushidane and instant squid sugata. The product can be used immediately without processing, rice rolls, served with mustard, pink ginger, seaweed. Namaika instant squid is processed by Japanese technology, absolutely no preservatives are used. Applying IQF deep freezing technology, whereby, after going through the preliminary processing and refining stages, the ink is deep frozen at -46 degrees Celsius to help kill bacteria completely.

Fast freezing also helps the squid not to lose water and not break the texture. The product is packaged and vacuumed to help Namaika instant squid have a storage time of up to 24 months with a storage temperature of -18 degrees Celsius - 22 degrees Celsius.

Mr. Duong Van Hung, Chairman of Vietnam Royal Chefs Association, an expert in Japanese cuisine and dishes, Chef of many Japanese restaurants in Hanoi said: “We are very impressed with Ha Tinh province's great achievements. facilitate, support and accompany businesses in not only exporting local products but also expanding consumption of this high-class product in Hanoi market. With decades of experience in sushi processing, I believe that Namaika instant squid will be warmly welcomed by Hanoi people. And that will be the premise for this product to conquer other domestic markets.”

Chefs Trieu Dat and Duong Van Phuong, who are famous in the chef world for performing sashimi sets - Vietnam Royal Chef Association continued when talking about the ingredients of instant squid Namaika Ha Tinh specialties: “Currently In the Vietnamese culinary market, consumers' choice of fresh food is increasingly strict. Namaika instant squid products are manufactured according to Japanese standards and technology, which will help our professional chefs as well as Hanoi housewives easily choose to enjoy Central sea products, fresh, delicious and nutritious. care”.