Wendeng Buge

Wendeng Buge

Wendeng Buge is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　“Wendeng Buge” is one of the main local seafood-producing areas. Historically, it enjoyed the glorious title of “King of Seafood.” It has a long history in terms of resource volume, catch volume, sales volume, as well as breeding, farming, scientific research, and processing techniques. This seafood is mostly farmed in the coastal areas of Buku Bay and Wulei Island Bay in the southern part of Wendeng City, where rivers meet the sea, resulting in excellent water quality and fertile tidal flats. The produced Buge and Miange have thin shells and plump, tender, and nutritious meat, containing a variety of components such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, iron, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamins, amino acids, and taurine. They offer strong anti-radiation properties, help prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, boost immunity, and delay aging. They are the best seafood choice for consumers seeking health and wellness, as well as for gifting to family and friends.

　　Geographical Scope

　　Wendeng Buge is mainly distributed in the shallow sea waters within the 2–10 meter isobaths of the southern coastal area within the administrative region of Wendeng City, Shandong Province. Geographical scope: longitude 121°51′00″ to 122°13′00″, latitude 36°02′00″ to 37°17′00″. Currently, the city’s natural distribution area of Buge covers 2,000 hectares, with a farming area of 800 hectares, and an annual fresh produce yield of over 150 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. Sensory Requirements: Wendeng Buge has a white shell surface with brown edges; the shell is hard with prominent radial ribs, which have granular nodules; the shell apex curls inward, and the hinge is straight with fine, dense comb-like small teeth. When dissected alive, it exudes a blood-red bodily fluid; the meat is plump, bright in color, orange-red, and elastic; the taste is tender, crisp, and refreshing, with a rich and unique seafood flavor. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Rich in nutrition, especially high in protein and minerals. Analysis of fresh product shows that the edible part of Wendeng Buge contains 8–10g/100g of protein, 200–280mg/100g of taurine, 160–200mg/100g of calcium, and 0.3–1.0mg/kg of selenium. 3. Quality and Safety Regulations: Strictly complies with laws and regulations such as the “Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China,” the “Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China,” and standards such as the “Safety Requirements for Pollution-Free Aquatic Products” (GB18406.4). Quality management details are established, and quality management systems are strengthened and improved to ensure the quality and safety of Wendeng Buge.