Tuku Cocoa Farm (土庫驛可可莊園)
The cocoa farm in Tuku is not fully finished yet, but you can still visit it. When we visited in April 2021, it was still free of charge. Currently, there is a small farm and shop where you can buy chocolate, cocoa nibs, and other cocoa products. If you know Chinese, you can learn more about the chocolate-making process. We also had a taste test of some of their chocolates. They were really yummy, although the price is quite high compared to products from abroad. Some of the cocoa has a more special flavor, a little sour instead of bitter.
See also: Historical Buildings of Tuku
Yuan Shun Sesame Tourist Oil Factory (源順芝麻觀光油廠)
At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Wu's ancestors used the name Yuanshun to run a business in the local area, mainly for flour milling and noodle making. The word "Yuanshun" was used as the signboard and passed down from generation to generation. It has a history of 100 years. In 1942, the father of the founder, Mr. Wu Wuxiong, was recruited by the Japanese government to serve as a Taiwanese soldier on the Japanese-occupied Hainan Island.
In 1967, he took over the business from his grandfather and established Yuanshun Oil Plant, which specializes in manufacturing edible oil. In 1978, he applied for registration with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and formally established Zhuhui Industrial Co., Ltd. The company has four marketing branches in Taipei, Taichung, Yunlin, and Kaohsiung, developing customers and selling products province-wide.
In 1979, the company moved into the industrial zone, becoming the first manufacturer in Tuku Town to be located in the industrial planning zone. At that time, there were no other manufacturers on the outer ring road, and there was no complete water and electricity infrastructure. It was surrounded by agricultural land. Everything was developed by themselves.
Yuanshun Oil always adheres to the belief of "only manufacturing products that are good for human health." The quality of Yuanshun Oil has been confirmed by the state on multiple occasions. In 1982, during a random inspection of peanut oil on the market, Yuanshun was the only manufacturer that met national standards and passed the inspection.
In 1984, during a re-examination of commercial flax oil by the Consumer Culture and Education Foundation, Yuanshun flax oil once again met the national standard, reaffirming the quality of Yuanshun oil.
In 2003, the Yuanshun team successfully developed cold-pressed sesame oil. They extracted oil from germinated sesame seeds, extending their product range to include Taiwan's first "pre-germinated cold-pressed sesame oil." This oil not only tastes better, but it's also refreshing and smooth, with enhanced nutritional value compared to previous cold-pressed sesame oil due to the germination process.
The company has specially designed the Sesame Cultural Life Hall, showcasing historical photos and displaying ancient oil-making equipment.
Opening hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm daily
Groups are welcome to visit. For groups with more than 20 people, the company will provide a special guide to explain the healthy use of edible oil and conduct on-site testing.
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