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<No. 1 Seafood Squid>

Squid production by Korean deep see fishing vessels accounts for about 50% of the country's squid production. Most of the catch is made in the waters of the Falkland Islands.
The official name of the squid caught by deep sea fishing boats(Jigging) is Argentine short-finned squid. It is similar in appearance and size to the flesh squid caught in Korea's coastal waters.
Squid is rich in protein and contains high amounts of taurine.
Squid is the number one favorite seafood of Koreans.

<Squid Benefits>

A. Relieve tiredness: It is excellent for relieving tiredness because it contains a large amount of taurine, which reduces lactic acid secreted when you are tired. When squid is dried, the white powder comes up on the shell is taurine.
B. Helps prevent high blood pressure, cardiovascular, and adult diseases: Contains taurine, DHA, and EPA, which play a role in activating the cardiovascular system, raising HDL (good cholesterol) and lowering LDL (bad cholesterol).
C. High in protein: Squid is a high-protein food, containing 18.8 grams of protein per 100 grams.
D. Helps improve immunity: Contains a large amount of selenium, improves immunity and has anti-cancer effects.; * Selenium may detoxify the body through powerful antioxidant action and improving immune function. Its recommended daily intake of the Ministry of Health and Welfare is 60 mcg per day, but the daily intake of Koreans is insufficient at the level of 40~50 mg.; * Squid ink contains alexin, a mucopolysaccharide that inhibits tumors, and rhizothyme, which has a strong antiseptic effect, so it has anti-cancer and anti-military effects. It is being developed as an anti-cancer drug.

<Diverse fish species, diverse flavors>

- Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus): Korean deep sea fishing fleets fish in the Falklands, chill them on board, and distribute them in Korea. Argentine shortfin squid is thawed on Jeju Island and dried in the wind on Jeju Island, and is called Junchi.
- Mitra squid (Loligo chinesis): In Korea, it is mainly caught in Jeju Island. It is also brought into Korea by Korean pelagic fishing boats from the Falklands. It is named hanchi because its legs are short about 3 cm, which called ‘hanchi’ in Korean.
- Jumbo flying squid (Humboldt squid): Fished primarily in South America (Peru, Chile, etc.). It typically reach a total length of 50~80cm,, and weighs about 2~3 kg. The largest ones reached about 4m. It is used as a raw material for processed products due to its tough flesh compared to smaller squid.