Thanh Hoa has one more National 5-star OCOP product

On January 16, in Hanoi , the Central Council for Evaluation and Classification of OCOP products met, evaluated and scored the classification of OCOP products. Thanh Hoa has one more product "Le Gia Fish Sauce - Special Essence 40N" of Le Gia Food & Trading Service Company Limited (Hoang Hoa) recognized to meet the National 5-star OCOP standard.

Le Gia fish sauce products are recognized as meeting the National 5-star OCOP standard.

In this selection round, there were 52 products nationwide proposed for recognition as 5-star OCOP National. Through strict criteria, only 28 products were recognized, including the product "Le Gia Fish Sauce - Special Essence 40N".

The Central OCOP Product Evaluation and Classification Council worked on January 16, 2025.

“Le Gia Fish Sauce - Special Essence 40N” is fermented for 24 months using the traditional pressing method. Selected ingredients include fresh fish from Thanh Hoa sea, 2-year-old salt and absolutely no preservatives or additives.

It is known that products recognized as 5-star National OCOP must meet many criteria, including promoting local agricultural product linkage chains, demonstrating indigenous cultural characteristics, meeting high standards, and having regular export products.

The fish sauce salt barrel system of Le Gia Food & Trading Service Company Limited in Hoang Phu commune (Hoang Hoa).

Mr. Le Ngoc Anh, Director of Le Gia Food & Trading Service Co., Ltd., shared: “More than a brand, Le Gia wants to bring the Vietnamese culinary passport to international friends. Culture is the soft national border and fish sauce is the soul of Vietnamese culinary art. Le Gia's journey started from the aspiration to beautify the homeland and the desire to preserve traditional cultural values; steadfastly preserve traditional flavors, cherish the quintessence of the mother sea. Through the business model that creates social impact, Le Gia commits to creating a sustainable cycle, helping fishermen feel secure at sea, creating a stable livelihood from long-standing traditional values, sending Le Gia's love and sharing heart to the community".

This is the second 5-star OCOP product of Thanh Hoa, also a product of the same entity, Le Gia Food & Trading Service Company Limited. Previously, the first 5-star OCOP product of Thanh Hoa, "Le Gia Shrimp Paste", was recognized in 2020.

Duy Dai (Contributor)

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/thanh-hoa-co-them-1-san-pham-ocop-5-sao-quoc-gia-237129.htm