Binh Lieu glass noodles (miến dong Bình Liêu) or Binh Lieu canna noodles are a traditional specialty product. They are made by the ethnic communities in Binh Lieu district, Quang Ninh province. The main materials of these noodles are the roots of the canna plant. They are grown on the hillsides, slash-and-burn fields, and terraced rice fields of Binh Lieu from March to November each year.
Binh Lieu glass noodles have received a geographical indication certificate by the Intellectual Property Office. Moreover, these noodles are popular with their distinctive delicious flavor and meet food safety and hygiene standards. They are also one of the few agricultural products in Quang Ninh to hold a geographical indication.
Binh Lieu glass noodles
Canna plants in Binh Lieu are cultivated on upland fields, slash-and-burn plots, and terraced farms. Once the rice harvest finishes, local ethnic communities begin harvesting the canna roots. They are the main ingredients to produce Binh Lieu glass noodles.
Binh Lieu has favorable climate and soil conditions. Therefore, canna roots here have high quality, low fiber content, high starch yield, and a light fragrance. To ensure both quality and food safety, local farmers have been cultivating canna using traditional organic farming methods.
Binh Lieu fresh canna noodles
In the past, local people used to make canna starch noodles by hand, producing them at the household level. However, to meet growing market demand, it is necessary to supply high-quality products. Therefore, there are now eight large-scale glass noodle processing facilities in Binh Lieu district.
These facilities have boldly introduced modern machinery and technology into the production process. In the meanwhile, they still preserve traditional manual noodle-making techniques. As a result, the product maintains its unique quality and meet food hygiene and safety standards.
Binh Lieu glass noodle facility
The production process of Binh Lieu canna starch noodles involves multiple steps. First, they clean the canna roots, grind them into starch, and filter the starch. Next, they steam the noodle sheets, dry them, and cutting them into strands. Binh Lieu glass noodles have a distinctive fragrant and mildly sweet flavor, as they are made entirely from pure canna roots, without additives or chemicals.
Binh Lieu glass noodles are especially notable for their light green color, which is the natural hue of pure canna starch after processing. This natural color sets these canna starch glass noodles apart from other similar products on the market.
Binh Lieu glass noodle is one of the 12 key OCOP (One commune One product) items of Quang Ninh province. Through trade promotion programs, Binh Lieu glass noodles have their presence on many clean agricultural stores and major commercial centers. The current selling price of Binh Lieu glass noodles ranges from 90,000 to 120,000 VND per kilogram.
A canna field in Binh Lieu
Binh Lieu glass noodles have full information on origin, nutritional content, quality standards, and food safety regulations. Thanks to this transparency and high quality, the product has gained the trust and favor of consumers.
The market for the canna starch glass noodle is continuously expanding. To meet customer preferences while maintaining product quality, Binh Lieu plans to further expand the canna cultivation area in the near future.
At the same time, the district should make efforts to strengthen connections between producers and glass noodle processing facilities. Also, it is necessary to enhance cooperation in production and product distribution, expand markets both domestically and internationally. Moreover, the district should tightly control input sources to ensure the sustainable management of the Binh Lieu glass noodle brand.
Binh Lieu canna starch glass noodles
There are characteristics of Binh Lieu glass noodle:
√ They are made from 100% pure starch extracted from clean, locally grown canna roots in Binh Lieu. When cooked, the noodles are fragrant, firm, springy, non-sticky, and do not fall apart.
√ They are suitable for cooking soups, stir-fried dishes, and a variety of other meals.
Here is the nutritional information (per 100g) of Binh Lieu glass noodles:
√ Energy: 345–360 kcal, moisture content: ≤ 14%, carbohydrates: 80–85g
√ Protein: 0.6–0.8g, fat (lipid): 1–2g, fiber (cellulose): 1.5–2g
Binh Lieu canna noodles
Binh Lieu glass noodles have multiple uses, as follows:
√ For soups: Soak noodles in warm water for 3–5 minutes before cooking. Let the soup boil for at least 3 minutes to ensure the noodles are fully tender.
√ For stir-frying: Soak noodles in hot water for at least 2 minutes to soften them, then stir-fry as you would with other ingredients. In addition, they can cook with vegetables, spices, meats, and seafood.
Noodles with canna leaves
If you want to buy canna starch glass noodles, please contact us on the following information:
Company: Agrideco Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Address: No 02, Alley 325 Kim Nguu, Vinh Tuy Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel/Skype/Whatsapp: +84 989 649 804
Website: https://agridecovietnam.com
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