Dien Chau lotus - Quintessence of Nghe An isine

Peanut production for export in Dien Chau district.

Dien Chau lotus has been around for hundreds of years. Koreans also came to the land of Dien Thinh (Dien Chau) to guide people on how to tell the story of lotus peanuts here, with the simplest ways to preserve the flavor of peanuts. That’s the traditional way they farm, using organic fertilizers, covering with plastic to prevent weeds and mice, then harvesting peanuts right when they have enough nutrients, not letting the peanuts get too old or too stretched with their silk shells. That is the way to help the peanuts when drying and drying without leaking oil, and the peanuts have a naturally sweet taste. When the model ended, the people of Dien Chau, with hundreds of years of production experience, learned to love the products of their land more, knew how to tell the story of their homeland’s peanut trees and peanuts, creating a new value for Dien Chau peanuts.

Dien Chau lotus seeds are carefully selected for each seed.

Dien Chau peanuts are a unique product found on the coastal sandy fields of Nghe An. They are fragrant and fleshy when eaten, have a very unique and attractive taste, the peanuts are smooth and crunchy, becoming a familiar food during Tet and used by many beer bars, restaurants, vegetarians... while still ensuring nutrition. Above all, it becomes a simple and meaningful gift for tourists when returning to Nghe An. Dien Chau lotus peanuts contain a lot of protein, unsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals, which are very good for health.

Nghe An lotus peanuts have a yield of about 26 quintals/hectare.

Dien Chau peanuts have been identified as a famous agricultural product of Nghe An, not only a simple agricultural product but also a cultural symbol and quintessence of the land of Nghe An. With excellent quality and unique flavor, Dien Chau peanuts have been affirming their position in the market, not only domestically but also internationally.

Dien Chau Lac Sen has been certified as a 4-star OCOP product. With the attention of all levels, Mr. Nguyen Sy Thang, owner of Nghe An peanut processing business in Dien Chau, is determined to build the Nghe An peanut brand with better quality and move towards achieving 5-star OCOP.