0. Executive Summary
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Judgment axis

Key judgment

Item IdentityAquatic root vegetables whose swollen rhizomes are edible.
Key roleFresh · School Meals · Dining Out · Side Dishes · Braised · Pickled · Fresh-cut · Freezing · Dried · Powdered Ingredients
Harvesting principleAssess variety, rhizome enlargement, nodes, thickness, length, internal cavity, maturity, epidermis, and Buyer's intended use together.
Product separationRaw materials with mud attached, washing, peeling, whole, slice, dice, fresh-cut, blanching, freezing, pickling, stewing, drying, and powder are managed separately.
Separation of similar itemsSeparating the purposes of lotus leaves, lotus seeds, ornamental lotuses, and Plant Part/Product.
Domestic statisticsNationwide lotus root exclusive cultivation area and production volume: To be entered after verification of official raw data.
Cultivation characteristicsThe Rural Development Administration explained that in barren and hard soil, lotus roots may become small, have hard tissues, and result in lower productivity.
Water depth and climate risksNongsarado suggests that lotus root enlargement may be delayed in cold regions or deep water.
Quality RiskRhizome size variation, node damage, internal discoloration, cavity defects, soil, washing damage, peeling loss, browning
Storage riskMoisture loss, browning of the cut surface, spoilage, and quality deterioration during storage
Processing riskWashing, peeling yield, slice uniformity, browning, blanching, pickling, freezing, and drying yield deviations
Operating PrinciplesPropagation Rhizome–Field–Harvest Lot–Wash/Peel/Cut–Processing–Buyer RFQ
Final goalConvert the actual amount available to the Buyer after washing, peeling, and cutting, rather than the yield, into the procurement unit.
1. Plant Identity & Product Master

Plant Identity

Basic fields

Lotus root registration standards

Korean namelotus root
English nameLotus root
Representative scientific nameNelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
classificationNelumbonaceae · Nelumbo
Growth typeAquatic and underground hard perennial
Edible partsenlarged rhinoceros
Separate edible partsLeaves, flowers, seeds, etc. are separate Product Master
Reproductive partRhizomes for seedlings
Non-edible · Separate managementDiseases, decaying rhizomes, aged tissue, poor residue
Major harvesting stagesYoung rhizomes / Commercial lotus roots / For storage and processing / For seedlings
Basic product formMud-attached Raw Material · Washing · Peeling · Whole · Slice · Dice · Fresh-cut · Blanched · Frozen · Pickled · Braised · Dried · Powder
Basic processing stageWashing → Sorting → Peeling → Cutting → Browning Management → Blanching · Freezing · Pickling · Stewing · Drying · Grinding
Basic useSome raw food items · side dishes · braised dishes · fried dishes · school meals · dining out · HMR · pickles · frozen · dried ingredients
Similarity PrincipleSeparate Species/Product classification for lotus leaves, lotus seeds, ornamental lotus, and American Coptis (Nelumbo lutea).

Kew recognizes Nelumbo nucifera as an accepted species and indicates that there are two accepted species in the sequence: N. nucifera and N. lutea. Therefore, different Nelumbo species are not merged based solely on their common names. ( Plants of the World Online )

Product Master

Product ID

Product type

Key Management Standards

LOT-P01JonggeunVariety · Source · Node · Health
LOT-P02Underground roots for formal useLength, eyes, wounds, diseases
LOT-P03Mountain mud-attached lotus rootOrigin · Harvest Date · Lot
LOT-P04Selected whole lotus rootLength, diameter, segments, weight
LOT-P05Premium WholeAppearance, thickness, joints, damage
LOT-P06Washed lotus rootRemoval of soil and debris · Skin damage
LOT-P07Peeled lotus rootPeeling yield, color, and hardness
LOT-P08Whole peeledAppearance, browning, refrigeration
LOT-P09Round SliceDiameter, thickness, cavity shape
LOT-P10Thin SliceThickness, browning, and pickling suitability
LOT-P11DiceSpecifications, Hardness, and Heat Suitability
LOT-P12Half/Quarter CutDiameter and cutting yield
LOT-P13Fresh-cutBrowning, microorganisms, refrigeration
LOT-P14Pre-processing for school mealsSlice · Dice · Safety
LOT-P15Bulk for food serviceWashing, peeling, and specifications
LOT-P16Blanched lotus rootBlanching conditions, color, and hardness
LOT-P17Frozen SliceFreezing, Thawing, Color
LOT-P18Frozen DiceSize · Thawed tissue
LOT-P19Ingredients for picklingSlice Specifications · Hardness
LOT-P20Pickled lotus rootAcidity, salinity, sugar, tissue
LOT-P21Ingredients for braisingDiameter, thickness, and cookability
LOT-P22Braised lotus root semi-finished productHeating, sauce absorption, and hardness
LOT-P23HMR braised finished productsRaw Material Lot · Processing Batch
LOT-P24Lotus root chip ingredientsDiameter · Slice Suitability
LOT-P25Dry SliceMoisture, Color, Rehydration
LOT-P26Dry FlakeMoisture content and particle size
LOT-P27lotus root powderMoisture, particle size, color
LOT-P28Extra-standard healthy lotus rootProcessing upon safety compliance
LOT-P29Cutting and peeling by-productsReview of Generation and Resource Utilization
LOT-P30Lotus Leaf LotPlant Part Separate
LOT-P31Lotus Seed LotSeed Product separate
LOT-P32PB·OEM finished productsRaw Material Lot · Manufacturing Batch
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation

Classification criteria

Subdivision type

Management principles

Plant classificationNelumbo nuciferaSpecies Master
Variety/Cultivation TypeEdible lotus root type, ornamental type, etc.Confirmation of actual variety and purpose
breeding materialsRhizomes for planting and transplantingPropagation Product
Edible partsRhizome, leaves, seedsProduct Separation
Harvesting stageYoung · Product · Processed · RootstockProduct Separation
Underground shapeThickness, length, nodes, and branchesActual measurements
Cultivation environmentRice paddy type, wetland type, facility type, etc.Production Container
depth of waterActual Depth DatasetGrowth and enlargement connection
SoilSandy, clayey, soil strength, etc.Quality and Yield Link
Distribution methodsMud adhesion · Washing · Peeling · Fresh-cutProduct Separation
Processing formBlanch·Frozen·Pickled·Braised·Dry·PowderProcess Lot
Final useRetail · School Meals · Dining Out · Side Dishes · HMR · Pickles · DriedBuyer-specific management
Transaction typeIn-kind · Regular supply · Contract farming · OEM · PBContract
originDomestic/ImportedTraceability
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest

step

Essential Dataset

Management purpose

Cultivation planVariety · Buyer · Product · Harvest SeasonProduction plan
Securing rootstockVariety · Source · Lot · Soundnessproduction base
Rootstock storageTemperature, humidity, and conditionsGermination and decay management
Rootstock selectionEyes, joints, wounds, diseasesuniform growth
Pavement compositionRice paddies, aquatic fields, drainage, and irrigationCultivation base
Check soil typeSaturn, Hardness, Organic MatterEnlargement and harvest
formulaDate, Placement, DepthProduction schedule
initial freshwaterWater depth and temperaturesurvival
Germination and leaf emergenceNumber of appearances/leavesEarly growth
Underground kidneyLength and segmentsRhizome Runtime
Leaf growthLeaf count and plant vigorProduction forecast
Water level managementWater depth and fluctuationsGrowth and enlargement
Water temperature and air temperatureAir temperature and water temperatureGrowth
Pipes and drainageWater inflow and drainagePackaging Management
disputeSoil, Fertilizer, TimingGrowth management
Weeds and algaeOccurrence and ManagementCompetition and water quality
pestsOccurrence and ControlProduct rate
Initiation of hypertrophyNode/rhizome thicknessHarvest Forecast
Underground hypertrophyDiameter, Length, WeightProduction forecast
Harvest judgmentHypertrophy · Maturation · Buyer SpecHarvest
Drainage and harvest preparationWater level controlWorkability
ExcavationDamage/ScratchHarvest Quality
Preservation of mud conditionMaintaining epidermal moistureLocal distribution
SelectionSize, nodes, damage, diseaseGrade
purifyingWater quality and sediment removalcommercialization
peelingYield and epidermal lossFresh-cut
cuttingSlice · DiceBuyer Spec
Browning managementColor change, time, and conditionsquality
blanchingTime and temperatureFrozen and braised dishes
freezingSlice/DiceYear-round supply
picklesAcid, Salt, Sugar, TimePickled
afforestationHeating, Sauce, HardnessHMR
dryMoisture and colorDried
smashPowderIngredient
packagingFresh/ProcessedSales unit
shipmentBuyer · Lot · Delivery DateDelivery
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management

Quality items

raw materials

Pre-treated products

processed goods

finished product

Public rating

SpeciesessentialsuccessionsuccessiontrackingPublic
varietiesessentialsuccessiontrackingtrackingPublic/Verified
mountainous districtessentialsuccessionsuccessionmarkPublic
Packaging typeAquatic fields, rice paddies, etc.succession--Member
producerIDsuccessiontracking-Verified
LotHarvest LotProcess LotProcessing LotManufacturing LotVerified/NDA
Official daterecordsuccession--Verified
Harvest daycoresuccessionsuccessiontrackingVerified
Underground lengthActual measurementsSelectionCut Input-Member
diameterActual measurementscoreSlice specifications-Member
weightObject/LotBatchInput-Verified
Number of nodesIf necessarySelection--Verified
Joint shapeCheck when cuttingSlice Key PointsProduct appearanceBy productVerified
skin colorcheckBefore peeling--Member
Interior colorCut confirmationcoreProcessing qualityBy productVerified
hardnessFreshFresh-cutPickle/BraiseBy productVerified
fibrous textureAccommodation evaluationcoreFabrication aptitude-Verified
mud and soilRaw material characteristicsWash removalCompliance with standardsCompliance with standardsMember/Verified
woundInspection during excavationSelectionProcessing review-Verified
breakNodes and cross-sectionsSelectionProcessing candidate-Verified
browningMeasurement after cuttingcoreProduct colorBy productVerified
disease and decayexceptionexceptionFood conversion ban-Verified
alien substancecheckpurifyingCompliance with standardsCompliance with standardsVerified
pesticide residuestestsuccessionCompliance with standardsCompliance with standardsVerified/NDA
microorganismIf necessaryFresh-cut keyPickled and braised dishesCompliance with standardsVerified/NDA
Washing yield-corecost-NDA
Peeling yield-corecost-NDA
Cutting yield-coreInput-NDA
blanching rate--corecostNDA
pickling yield--corecostNDA
afforestation yield--corecostNDA
Refrigeration yield--corecostNDA
drying yield--corecostNDA
Final moisture--Dry/PowderProduct SpecVerified
Island--PowderProduct SpecVerified
packagingMud adhesion/washingFresh-cutprocessFinalMember
saveProduct temperature and moisturecold storageBy productBy productVerified
Expiration dateThe relevant cityFresh-cut keyprocessed goodsmarkMember
Returns and ClaimsrecordrecordrecordrecordNDA
RepurchaseconnectionconnectionconnectionconnectionNDA

Lot Master Required Field

Lot ID · Item/Product Type · Scientific Name · Variety · Rhizome Source · Propagation Rhizome Lot · Origin/Cultivation Area · Producer · Packaging Type · Soil Type · Water Depth/Temperature History · Planting Date · Harvest Date · Rhizome Length/Diameter/Weight · Number of Nodes · Cavity Shape · Skin Color/Internal Color · Hardness/Fiberiness · Damage/Wound/Browning · Diseases/Spoilage · Pesticide Use History · Pesticide Residue/Microbiological Test Report · Storage History · Raw Material Lot · Washing/Peeling/Slice/Dice/Browning Management · Blanching/Frozen/Pickling/Braised/Drying/Powder History · Packaging Date · Best Before Date · Shipper · Returns/Claims · Repurchase

5. Korea Market & Demand Structure

Customers

Purchase criteria

Cooperation opportunities

production area distribution organizationVariety, Origin, Harvest Season, SpecificationsContract shipment
wholesale marketThickness, length, nodes, appearanceRaw material trading
local foodDomestic · Fresh · Originlocal specialties
Large-scale distributionWashing, Size, Packaging, FreshnessRetail
food service companiesPeeling · Slice · Dice · SafetyPreprocessing
food service companiesWhole peeled · SliceRegular supply
side dish companiesSlice · Forest suitability · HardnessKey RFQ
HMR manufacturersBraised · Sliced ​​· Frozensemi-finished products
Meal kitWashing · Peeling · SliceMeal Kit
Pickled food companiesThin Slice · Color · HardnessPickle
frozen vegetable companyBlanching · Slicing · DiceFrozen
Drying companyDrying yield, color, rehydrationDried
Powder companyMoisture, particle size, colorPowder
food ingredient companyLotus root powder, puree, etc.Product Research
PB·OEMBraised, pickled, frozenProduct development
exportersFresh/Frozen/ProcessedTrade
Research InstituteVariety · Aquatic cultivation · Storage · Browning · ProcessingPRP
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence

step

Key variables

Operational judgment

Securing rootstockBreed · Health · Sourceproduction base
Pavement compositionSoil type, water depth, and drainageCultivation suitability
Planting and growthSchedule, water temperature, rhizomeProduction forecast
Underground hypertrophyNodes, Diameter, WeightSupply Forecast
contract farmingBuyer Specifications · Estimated Quantitystable procurement
harvestDegree of ripeness, size, damageProduct Branch
mud attachment distributionMoisture and epidermal protectionFresh
purifyingmud and woundsRetail/Processing
Peeling and amputationYield and browningFoodservice
blanchingColor and hardnessFrozen/HMR
picklesColor, hardness, and acidityPickled
afforestationSlice · Heat · SauceHMR
freezingSlice/DiceYear-round supply
dryMoisture and colorIngredient
powderParticle size and colorFood Material
Distribution and supplyRefrigeration, Packaging, Delivery TimeBuyer SLA
RFQFresh/Cut/ProcessedMatch
RepurchaseQuality, Yield, Delivery TimeRepeat trading

HS·Trade Management

Product

HS Operating Principles

Fresh and refrigerated lotus rootCurrent Korea Customs Service HSK verification
frozen lotus rootCheck frozen vegetables three times separately
dried lotus rootCheck dried vegetables three times
Pickled lotus rootClassification of prepared and preserved vegetables
Braised lotus rootSeparate verification depending on the condition of the product
lotus root powderCheck drying and grinding standards
JonggeunPlants for planting and quarantine status must be checked separately.
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence

Products and processes

Key conditions

RFQ conversion

JonggeunVariety, nodes, and healthFarmer RFQ
Mud-attached raw materialVariety, Origin, RipeningFresh
Washed lotus rootWashing yield · Epidermal damageRetail
Peeled lotus rootPeeling yield · BrowningFoodservice
Whole peeledSize and hardnessSchool meals and dining out
SliceDiameter, thickness, cavitySide dishes and pickles
Thin SliceUniformity and browningPickle
DiceStandards and CookabilityHMR
Fresh-cutBrowning and microorganismsConvenience
BlanchedColor and hardnessFrozen
Frozen SliceThawing and cooking propertiesB2B
PickledAcidity, color, and hardnessRetail/PB
BraisedHeating, Sauce, TextureHMR
Dried SliceMoisture, Color, RehydrationIngredient
PowderMoisture, particle size, colorFood Material
Extra-standard healthy lotus rootSafety and internal qualitySlice/Dice/Dry
Broken lotus rootProcessing when freshness grade is lostRecovery RFQ
peel residueGeneration Amount · SafetyResource utilization research
Diseased and rotten lotus rootsFood supply chain exclusionwaste/compost

Product Recovery Principles

Shape/Nomole Damage Fresh Drop + Normal Internal Quality + Food Safety Suitable

→ Slice·Dice·Stew·Pickle·Dry Product Candidates

Browning occurs, but it is safe and suitable for processing.

→ Decide whether to use after verifying the Buyer Spec and processing procedures

Disease, spoilage, and safety non-compliance

→ Prohibition on conversion to food processing

PRP — Product Research Profile

PRP ID

Product Research Profile

PRP-LOT-01Variety–Rhinoplasty Form Mapping
PRP-LOT-02Rootstock quality – early growth
PRP-LOT-03Water depth – thickening of stems, leaves, and rhizomes
PRP-LOT-04Water temperature – Sprouting and enlargement
PRP-LOT-05Soil – Rhizome Size and Texture
PRP-LOT-06Soil Hardness – Yield · Excavation Damage
PRP-LOT-07Rhizome nodes – Product specifications
PRP-LOT-08Harvest time – Hardness · Fiber texture
PRP-LOT-09Excavation Method – Damage Rate
PRP-LOT-10Mud attachment – ​​storage and moisture retention
PRP-LOT-11Washing – Epidermal Damage · Storage Resistance
PRP-LOT-12Peeling – Browning · Yield
PRP-LOT-13Slice Thickness – Browning & Cookability
PRP-LOT-14Blanching – Color and Hardness
PRP-LOT-15Pickling – Color and Texture
PRP-LOT-16Braising – Hardness · Sauce Absorption
PRP-LOT-17Frozen tissue
PRP-LOT-18Drying – Color · Yield · Rehydration
PRP-LOT-19Non-standard/Damaged Lotus Root Product Recovery
PRP-LOT-20Variety–Shape–Processing–Buyer AI Match
8. AX Transformation

first of all

Execution item

Performance indicators

1Variety, rootstock, origin, water depth, planting date, harvest date, and Lot must be mandatoryRequired input rate
2Mud-on/Fresh/Washed/Peeled/Processed Product SeparationProduct identification rate
3Air temperature, water temperature, water depth, stems and leaves, and rhizome enlargement connectionRuntime connection rate
4Data conversion of quality, certificates, storage, and processing historyLot completion rate
5Connecting Farmers – Washing/Processing – School Meals/HMR Buyer RFQsMatch rate
6Video AI Diameter, Length, and Node MeasurementMeasurement error
7AI Detection of Damage, Damage, and BrowningDefect detection rate
8Prediction of rhinophyme enlargementForecast Error
9Yield predictionForecast Error
10Harvest timing predictionHarvest Error
11Prediction of Excavation Damage RiskDamage rate
12Prediction of product yield after washingGrade Accuracy
13Prediction of peeling and cutting yieldsActual measurement error
14Browning Risk PredictionColor quality non-conformity rate
15Blanch/Frozen Quality PredictionBuyer approval rate
16Pickle/Braise Aptitude PredictionProcessing approval rate
17Dry/Powder Yield PredictionInput–Output Error
18Fresh→Processing Recovery AIRecovery rate
19AI Buyer MatchSample approval rate
20TraceabilityFinished Product → Chong Kun Dang Lot Traceability
21Repurchase RuntimeBuyer reorder rate
9. Industry Problem Bank

Problem group

Problem Definition

Required data

Mixed varieties and usesDifferences in purpose: edible, ornamental, and seed.Variety
Rootstock quality variationDifferences in early growth and diseasesPropagation
Depth variationDelay in rhizome enlargement possibleWater Depth
Water temperature/low temperature riskInfluence on growth and enlargement periodsWater Temperature
Soil inconsistencyDifferences in size, organization, and productivitySoil
Hard soilShrinking rhizomes and difficulty in excavationSoil Hardness
Drainage and irrigation problemsPackaging management and delayed harvestingWater Management
Weeds and algaeBurden of growth and water quality managementWeed/Algae
pestsDecline in production volume and qualityDisease
rhizome hypertrophy deviationUneven thickness and nodesRhizome Growth
Excavation damageFresh Grade LossHarvest Method
epidermal damageQuality degradation during washing and distributionSurface Damage
mud removal costsWashing yield · Processing costWashing
Common standard deviationSlice appearance non-uniformityCross-section
browningFresh-cut product quality declineBrowning
Hardness deviationDifference in quality between pickled and braised dishesFirmness
Storage lossMoisture loss and spoilageStorage
Fresh-cut microorganismsSafety of cut productsMicrobiology
Peeling yield variationImpact on meal and dining costsPeeling Yield
Cut yield deviationHMR Cost ImpactCutting Yield
Variation in blanching qualityFrozen and HMR qualityBlanching
Variation in pickling qualityColor, hardness, and acidityPickling
Variation in afforestation qualityHardness and sauce absorptionBraising
Tissue changes after freezingThawing marketabilityFrozen
Drying yield variationPowder costDry Yield
Insufficient utilization of damaged lotus rootsFresh rejection loss of valueRecovery
Mixed originsVerification of domestic and imported products is necessaryOrigin
Lack of official national statisticsLimitations on determining industry sizeStatistics
Lot history interruptionRootstock → Processed Product TraceabilityTraceability
Repurchase not reflectedBuyer evaluation non-recoveryRepurchase
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model

RFQ Type

Public Registration

Verify/NDA

Jonggeun purchaseVariety, Origin, Node, Harvest SeasonProducer · Lot · Quantity · Unit Price
Jonggeun salesVariety, health, and specificationsActual Lot/Price
Procurement of raw materials from the sourceVariety, Region, Shipment DateFarm, Volume, Unit Price
Mud Attachment FreshSize, thickness, and nodesLot · Price
Washed lotus rootDiameter, Appearance, and CleanlinessWashing yield and test report
Peeled lotus rootColor and hardnessPeeling yield
Regular supplyProduct CycleWeekly and monthly volume
contract farmingVariety · Buyer ProductArea, Quantity, Price
For school mealsWhole/Slice/DiceMicroorganisms · Delivery Time
For dining outWhole peeled · SliceDelivery cycle
side dish companiesSliced ​​for braisingHardness and heat resistance
HMRBraised/FrozenProcess conditions
picklesThin Slice · HardnessPickling Test
freezingBlanched Slice/DiceThawing test
drySlicedrying yield
powderMoisture, particle size, colorTest Reports · MOQ
Damaged/Substandard Raw MaterialsSafety and internal qualityRecovery Price
PB·OEMBraised, pickled, frozenMOQ · Contract
local specialtiesOrigin, Variety, StoryVerified Origin
exportFresh/ProcessedHS·Quarantine
Technology demonstrationWater depth, AI sorting, browningDataset
Research cooperationVariety · Aquatic cultivation · ProcessingPRP
11. RFQ Request First

① Need Products & Materials

Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching

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② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)

Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching

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③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)

Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching

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Version History

Version

Main contents

situation

v1.0Plant Identity · Rootstock · Aquatic Cultivation · Rhizome · Water Depth · Soil · Washing · Peeling · Fresh-cut · Pickling · Stewing · Freezing · Drying · Powder · RFQ Basic Structurecomplete
v1.1Verification of official production, region, market, price, HS, and import/export raw dataexpected
v2.0Subdivision of Product Quality Standards for Varieties, Rhizome Specifications, Hollows, Browning, Washing, Peeling, Stewing, Pickling, and Freezingexpected
v3.0Rootstock Supplier – Producer – Washing & Processing Company – Food Service, Side Dishes, HMR, Buyer Verified Container Combinationexpected