Preserving Tradition Through Global Connection

TrollyGo proudly connects the rich heritage of Korea’s traditional inland fisheries with global buyers. Amid changing environmental conditions and generational transitions, this product embodies a commitment to sustainable sourcing and cultural preservation.

Cold-Water Smelt from Pristine Korean Lakes

Our Wakasagi (Hypomesus nipponensis), or Japanese smelt, are carefully harvested during the peak spring season (March–April) from the clean, cold lakes of Gangwon-do and Chungbuk. These naturally cool waters produce smelt with a delicate texture and savory flavor—ideal for premium culinary use.

Roasted Fresh, Flash Frozen for Quality

Immediately after harvest, the smelt are flame-roasted to enhance natural umami and then quickly frozen to lock in freshness. The product is packaged in 14kg boxes for efficient cold-chain handling and export.

Specialty Ingredient for Tsukudani

This smelt is primarily used as a key ingredient in Tsukudani, a traditional Japanese preserved dish simmered in soy sauce and mirin. After export, it is further processed for gourmet and seasonal gift markets.

Seasonal Supply & Export Conditions

Due to natural seasonal limits, annual production is concentrated in a short spring harvest window. Volume may be restricted, and pre-orders are highly recommended for international buyers.

Processing Season: March–April

Exporter: Gangsan Trading Co.

Location: Jungjungang-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea

Business: Procurement, roasting, freezing, and export of smelt

Key Features & Benefits

Sustainably sourced & culturally significant

Authentic Korean origin with traditional roasting method

Ideal for high-end food processing (e.g., Tsukudani)

Direct-from-source quality and traceability

Bring the taste of Korea’s inland waters to your market—with a product rooted in heritage and crafted for the future.