Longkou vermicelli is produced in the areas under the jurisdiction of Longkou City, Zhaoyuan City, Penglai City, Laiyang City and Laizhou City, Shandong Province. The above areas are typical warm temperate continental monsoon areas with moderate wind, suitable temperature, low air humidity, adequate sunshine and unique microbial system, which are suitable for vermicelli production.
Longkou vermicelli is made of high-quality mung bean or pea as raw material, using traditional acid slurry fermentation process to extract high-purity starch, and refined by beating, leaking, soaking and drying. The strips are smooth, pure and bright. When soaked in water, it retains the color and shape. When cooked, it become soft and won't get soggy easily. It can be cooked with vegetables, fish, meat, poultry and eggs. It gives a pleasant, light and chewy taste.
Since the implementation of the protection of geographical indication products, Longkou vermicelli's annual output is about 100,000 tons, with an annual output value of nearly 8 billion yuan. The export volume of Longkou vermicelli is increasing year by year. The products are exported to more than 100 countries and regions.
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