Department of Intellectual Property Announcing the registration of a new GI item “Mae Klong sea salt”, an intellectual product. It’s from people in the area that have been passed down for a long time in Samut Songkhram province. Good quality, mellow salty taste. until it is accepted by the general public Generate over 51 million baht of income for farmers in the community.

Mr. Wutthikrai Leeweeraphan, Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property, said that The Department of Intellectual Property has pushed for the registration of new GI products to protect local products that are unique to the area. as well as promoting product quality control to build confidence among consumers and continuously expand marketing channels Recently, the Department of Intellectual Property has announced registration. “Mae Klong sea salt” which is a product born from wisdom Salt farming of local people has been continued in Mueang Samut Songkhram District. Samut Songkhram Province

“Mae Klong sea salt” is table salt and salt flowers. Which are salt crystals that are naturally white, salty in taste, mellow and dissolves quickly in water. It is caused by bringing sea water from the Mae Klong Bay area that flows through the mangrove forest along the canals, ditches and canals that are covered with samae forests and mangrove forests, resulting in clean sea water. and good quality Let it dry in the rice fields to evaporate until it crystallizes. Mae Klong sea salt production area is in Mueang Samut Songkhram District area This is an area adjacent to the sea coast. The soil is characterized by clay and saline soil. Most of the area is Samut Songkhram series soil, which is deep, clay soil throughout the cross-section. The soil reaction is moderately acidic to moderately alkaline. Has a high ability to hold water. and causes water to permeate slowly

Due to the nature of the area and geography, the salt fields in Samut Songkhram province receive intense sunlight for quite a long time. As a result, the ground is not too soft. The consistent intensity of sunlight allows evaporation from the surface of the water in the rice field to form large amounts of salt crystallization. Combined with production methods that have been passed down from generation to generation, Mae Klong sea salt is white, clean, and rich in the mineral iodine. It has a naturally mellow salty taste. Known for good quality Suitable for seasoning food It is accepted by the general public. and generated more than 51 million baht of income for farmers in the community

However, the Department of Intellectual Property will continue to push for the registration of Thai GIs. By creating a product quality control system To maintain the quality and standards of products and promote the development of product packaging to a premium level, the Department therefore invites everyone to join in supporting Thai GI products to promote the domestic economy. and create additional value for Thai GI products in a sustainable manner. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency