Galangal has long been a familiar crop to farmers, and making dong vermicelli has become a traditional occupation in Binh Lieu (Quang Ninh). Through many ups and downs, Binh Lieu Vermicelli has become a famous and popular brand in the market to date. The galangal tree also helps many farmers escape poverty and build their economies.

Due to the suitable soil and climate, the galangal tubers grown in Binh Lieu yield quite good quality, less fiber, more flour, sweet taste and light aroma. To ensure the quality and safety of the galangal nodules, the people of Binh Lieu have been organically growing galangal for many years.

In the past, vermicelli was often coated by hand, making it household style. Therefore, both the yield and the quality of the vermicelli are not high. In order to meet market demand and provide high-quality products, Binh Lieu District has eight large-scale vermicelli processing plants in Dong Tam, Huc Dong and Binh Lieu cities so far.

Processing plants have invested in introducing a range of machines and technologies into production and processing, combined with the traditional manual method of making vermicelli, so that the product retains its characteristic quality and raises the price. Aesthetic treatment, ensuring food hygiene and safety.

In 2016, Mr. Tran Van Hoang (Huc Dong Township, Binh Lieu District) founded Huc Dong Land, Forestry and Service Cooperative, created the site and installed equipment for vermicelli production. Mr. Hoang said the manufacturing process of dong vermicelli has to go through many steps, including cleaning the dong, grinding the dong, filtering the dong flour, coating the vermicelli, drying the vermicelli and cutting the vermicelli.

Binh Lieu Dong vermicelli has an aromatic and sweet flavor and is characterized by being made entirely from galangal tubers without any additives or chemicals. Over the years, the cooperative and vermicelli processing plants in Binh Lieu province have been supported by the province and district to invest in equipment and production lines so that the vermicelli is of high quality and uniformity.

Aware of the increasing consumer demand for vermicelli products, the cooperative attaches particular importance to ensuring food hygiene and safety in the production process. According to Mr. Hoang, despite the application of machine technology, the current production of vermicelli still needs to be done manually at certain stages and depends on the natural environment, such as drying rice paper to dry the rice paper. Served in slices.

Accordingly, the cooperative creates a space for drying rice paper in a large, open area that receives wind and sunlight, minimizes dust generation, and uses a guaranteed water source that comes from the top of the gorge. was previously filtered for production. Mr. Hoang’s cooperative only imports Dong tubers that have been assessed during the planting, tending and harvesting process to ensure the right process in terms of season, fertilizer dosage and harvest timing.

In addition, the cooperative diversified its products and packaged products in many different volumes and sizes to meet the needs of consumers. In particular, Mr. Hoang would like to further develop the line of dipping vermicelli and instant vermicelli, thereby increasing the product value.

Ms. Le Thi Thu Huong, head of the Binh Lieu District Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, stressed that Binh Lieu vermicelli is currently a 4-star OCOP product from Quang Ninh. The vermicelli market in Binh Lieu is growing rapidly.

In order to meet customers’ tastes and maintain quality and brand names, the district will continue to cultivate and expand the material area for galangal cultivation in the coming period. At the same time, strengthen the links between production and consumption of products; Expansion of domestic and foreign consumer markets; Strictly control the inputs to manage the Binh Lieu vermicelli sustainable brand.

As one of the top 12 OCOP products of Quang Ninh Province, through trade promotion programs, Binh Lieu vermicelli is now available in many clean farming shops and major trade centers at prices ranging from VND90,000 to VND120,000/kg.

Binh Lieu’s vermicelli products are packaged, labeled with complete information on origin, nutritional ingredients, quality standards, food hygiene and safety, and enjoy trust and popularity among consumers.