Taiwan: Imported oysters from Vietnam are about one-fifth of the domestically produced oysters, which are still 3.40 yuan cheaper per catty

Published Nov 6, 2023

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The import of Vietnamese oysters has been increasing in recent years, with about 3,000 metric tons imported last year, close to 1/5 of the domestically produced quantity. However, it is difficult for consumers to distinguish between domestic and Vietnamese oysters in the market, as the latter are cheaper. To address this issue, the Fisheries Laboratory has developed an "Oyster Origin Identification Technology" with a 97.3% identification rate, which has been recommended by the Food and Drug Administration. The technology uses multi-element testing to determine the origin of oysters and can help prevent the sale of Vietnamese oysters as domestic ones.

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Does the "oyster omelette" you eat use domestic oysters or imported oysters? In recent years, the import of Vietnamese oysters (oysters) has increased year by year. Last year, it imported about 3,000 metric tons, which is close to 1/5 of the domestically produced quantity. However, it is difficult for consumers to distinguish them in the market, because Vietnamese oysters are 3,40 per catty cheaper than domestic oysters. Yuan, it is more difficult to avoid confusion over sales. The Fisheries Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture has established an "Oyster Origin Identification Technology" with an identification rate of 97.3%. The Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare has announced on November 3 that it is a recommended inspection method to establish an identification method for oyster origin. Scientific basis. Domestic counties and cities including Chiayi, Changhua, Tainan, Yunlin and other outlying islands such as Matsu, Kinmen and Penghu all have ...

Source: Agriharvest