The features and benefit of Backyeoncho flatfish

Functional flatfish surely beneficial to body

• As a result of feeding fermented Backyeoncho feed additive to flatfish, liver function number was lowered, immunity boosted and lactic acid bacterial regulation was active, so the value of healthy raised flatfish was confirmed (source : the report of 2005 Maritime and Fishery Ministry fishery research project by Ocean Fishery Resource Research Institute, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province).
• Especially, Backyeoncho contains much polyphenol and flavonoids which prevents aging and cardiovascular disease (heart disease and diabetes). These components was accumulated in meat of flatfish and the value of functional well-being flatfish keeping people healthy was confirmed.

Backyeoncho flatfish using clean underground sea water
Led by Ilchulbong Jeju Clean Flatfish Fry Corporation which constructed the optimal environment for raising flatfish using clean underground sea water of Jeju province, Backyeonchoactus flatfish is being produced and supplied. To boost the product's stability as a functional flatfish, HACCP, FCS and Individual Traceability System are regisrered and implemented and so reliability of flatfish was raised.
(January, 2006 FCS registered / Individual Traceability System implemented / February 2006, the Maritime and Fishery Ministry HACCP participated)

Excellent quality of meat
As a result of meat organoeptic test, it shows significant comparative superiority against the control in freshness, clearness, fat and taste after eating and it is proven that meat turned alkaline by the component of Backyeoncho and fishy taste was lowered (source : the report of 2005 Maritime and Fishery Ministry fishery research project by Ocean Fishery Resource Research Institute, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province).

The birth background of Backyeoncho flatfish

Functional flatfish surely beneficial to body

• By agreement of WTO/DDA and FTA, farm and fishery product market has entered the era of limitless competition.
• Due to abuse of antibiotics, the consumer's distrust of food (raised flatfish) is prevalent.
• The symbol of FCS was weakened because the brand of raised flatfish is not developed.
• Securing the competitiveness of flatfish raising industry and protecting the farmers who cultivate Backyeoncho by utilizing Backyeoncho (Opuntia ficus-indica) in flatfish raising industry.

Business activities

• Realizing environmentally friendly flatfish raising industry by use of Opuntia ficus-indica' function into raised flatfish.
• Securing safety of raised fishery product through connecting the function of Opuntia ficus-indica with the transparency of raised flatfish production process (HACCP & Individual Traceability System).
• Developing a representative brand for raised flatfish and improving domestic and international brand recognition by use of Opuntia ficus-indica growing in Jeju area.

Brand trade mark registration

• Backyeoncho flatfish (Korea): number 40-0673309 (registration date : August 2006)