Taiwan Route 11 White Shrimp Introduction
"The concept of 'only sharing products that I can confidently eat myself' is the belief that the owner of the White Shrimp King on Provincial Highway 11 instills in his children, as well as the principle by which he raises white shrimp. Utilizing the unique marine advantages of Chenggong Township in Taitung, white shrimp are farmed in pure seawater without extracting groundwater that could damage aquifer resources. Although white shrimp grown in pure seawater grow slower than those in freshwater, the shrimp raised in a seawater environment have a firmer texture and do not have a powdery or mealy taste. After over ten years of experience and improvements, the farming ponds use a hard bottom design, making the growing environment cleaner compared to mixed farming in sand-bottom ponds commonly found in the western regions. Additionally, monitoring the ever-changing water quality day and night is a secret of shrimp farming, heavily relying on sunlight and seawater to regulate the microorganisms in the ponds without any dependence on antibiotics or chemicals. This ensures that healthy white shrimp can be provided to consumers. As a result, each batch of well-grown white shrimp is naturally selected through a long growth period and the unavoidable low yield of natural farming. Despite many challenges throughout the farming process, the belief in sharing health is the driving force that keeps the owner, Mr. Wang, going. More importantly, with health..."
