Red Yeast Rice Sorghum Sausage - Ju Jia Food Co. (Top 10 Gifts of 2008) Introduction
The health food known as "red yeast rice," famous for its ability to clear blood vessels, has health benefits such as reducing blood lipids and cholesterol. Recently, it has been widely incorporated into general food products. In the hometown of Taiwanese red yeast rice, Shulin District, efforts have been made in recent years to preserve and promote the local red yeast rice culture. Among these, Ju-Jia Foods in Shulin utilizes red yeast rice as an ingredient to create various meat products, ingeniously incorporating the wisdom of ancestors to enhance the flavor profile of meat, particularly in traditional sorghum sausages. This product has not only been recognized as one of the top ten souvenirs in New Taipei City but has also gained popularity among mainland Chinese tourists, prompting them to procure it across the sea. Established for half a century, Ju-Jia Foods originally started as a traditional jerky shop in Shulin District. Owner Mr. Li, with his expertise and creativity, enhances the flavor of red yeast sorghum sausages by selecting high-quality fresh pork legs, removing membranes and tendons, and using a unique formula with a golden ratio to enrich the taste. The natural color of red yeast rice replaces traditional sausage coloring agents, emphasizing health concepts, while the sausage itself has less greasiness and a more delightful texture compared to traditional sausages.
