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Delicious Food _ Bosung Trading Co., Ltd
Items of sea
urchin eggs
Bosung Trading
Co.,Ltd produces:
canned sea
urchin eggs, pickled
sea urchin
eggs
While caviar represents the best quality
fish eggs in the West, sea urchin eggs
are definitely the top fish eggs in the
East. Originally, sea urchin eggs were native to both
Korea and Japan, but now they are only produced in
Korea. Compared to caviar, sea urchin eggs of the
East are smaller in size but similar in texture and
quality. What’s more, sea urchin eggs are more reasonably
priced than caviar, so many more people can
enjoy eating them. Yet another merit is that the
Eastern fish eggs can be used as an ingredient for
gourmet food as well as for simple dishes like sandwiches,
sushi, and pasta.
Thus it comes as no surprise that Korean sea urchin
eggs have been actively exported to overseas markets
such as Japan.
Bosung Trading Co., Ltd. has been in the business
for about 40 years and accumulated a lot of knowhow
in production and exports. It is currently positioned
as the best Korean company in exporting sea
urchin eggs.
Taste and Quality are Similar to Caviar,
but the Prices are Lower
Used as an Ingredient for Sandwiches,
Sushi, and Pasta
Exported to Countries Around the World for
over 40 years - Sea Urchin Eggs
Bosung Trading Co., Ltd. produces raw sea urchin
eggs, frozen sea urchin eggs, pickled sea urchin eggs,
and canned sea urchin eggs. Among these, the raw and
pickled eggs are the main export items.
The raw sea urchin eggs are supplied to Tsukiji
Market (Japan’s largest market of marine products) in
Tokyo during the main production season between
May and August. Pickled sea urchin eggs reach the
markets in Shimonoseki and Fukuoka as semiprocessed
foods. A 40-year history of supply to over
30 Japanese buyers is the best evidence of the trust that
Bosung Trading Co., Ltd. has earned with its partners.
Due to the nature of processed marine products,
sanitation is a very important aspect of production.
Bosung Trading Co., Ltd. closely supervises sanitary
control in all its facilities. Foreign buyers often visit
the sea urchin egg-processing plant to conduct random
inspections, but sanitation has never become an
issue. In order to maintain the freshness and increase
the storability of the products, the company has developed
its own packaging for the sea urchin eggs
and applied for a patent.
According to Yoon Il-hoon, the CEO of Bosung
Trading Co., Ltd., “the Japanese are very selective in
importing fishery products. That is why we are striving
to accommodate the preferences of buyers and consumers
by making it a rule to sort and process only the
best-quality fresh sea urchin eggs for export to Japan.”
Apart from the Japanese market, Bosung Trading
Co., Ltd. is exploring other overseas markets such as
Greater China (Hong Kong, Taiwan), the United
States, and Europe. The canned sea urchin eggs are
an item developed specifically for the purpose of
market expansion. They can be stored for up to three
years without any change in the unique, original taste.
Thanks to this item, American and European consumers
can now taste Korean sea urchin eggs.
This year, the products of Bosung Trading Co.,
Ltd. have entered global markets under the brand
name “Sea-Tree.” A Taiwanese buyer has recently
approached the company with a business offer because
he believes importing canned sea urchin eggs
has a good potential.
Mr. Yoon says, “more people should have an opportunity
to eat fish eggs, irrespective of their wealth.
Soon, foreign consumers will enjoy Korean sea
urchin eggs in various dishes, such as canape to go
with wine, and pasta with sea urchin eggs.”
A bowl rice served with sea urchin eggs
Inquiries Bosung Trading Co., Ltd. Tel +82-54-242-2690 Fax +82-54-242-3950 Email bosungm@yahoo.co.kr
Pasta with sea urchin eggs
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