Yellow mealworms, commonly known as breadworms, are succulent soft-bodied organisms with a protein content as high as 50%–60%, a fat content of 30%, and containing various minerals as well as 16 amino acids essential for animal growth. Their nutritional value ranks first among all types of feed, making them an excellent food source for raising poultry, as well as soft-shelled turtles, turtles, tilapia, giant salamanders…
This is a popular home-style dish from Hunan. Hunan cuisine often features preserved meats, as they have a distinctive flavor unique to the region. While some local restaurants claim to serve “Mao family cuisine,” their ingredients fall short—even basic items like white preserved chili peppers, preserved fish, or genuine Hunan preserved pork are nowhere to be found. Although authentic Hunan preserved pork isn’t available in the market, you can still find Guangdong-style preserved pork...
Features: The meat is tender and falls off the bone, with vibrant color, rich and thick sauce, and beauty-enhancing benefits. Ingredients: Pig's trotters, peanuts, dried chili peppers, chopped chili peppers, red bell pepper, ginger, scallions, oyster sauce, chili oil, bay leaves, star anise, salt, MSG, chicken essence, pepper, etc. 1. Scald the pig's trotters to remove hair, chop into pieces, blanch in water, and let cool; 2、…
The Jingping pollution-free vegetable production base in Zhongfang County was established in early 2002, covering an area of 1,000 mu. It is the first provincial-level pollution-free vegetable demonstration base in Huaihua City to be approved by the Hunan Provincial Agricultural Environment Monitoring and Management Station and certified by the Hunan Provincial Pollution-free Agricultural Products Evaluation Committee. In July 24, 2003...
Xiangzhenzhu Grapes, originally from Tongmu Town in Zhongfang County, belong to the species of thorn grape in botanical classification. Initially cultivated informally in front of or behind farmers’ houses, this variety has demonstrated strong market competitiveness in recent years, rapidly expanding to tens of thousands of acres. The plants are established in the first year, begin fruiting in the second, and reach full yield by the third. During peak production, yields can exceed 3,000 kilograms per mu. Practice has proven that they are extremely…
This is an authentic local specialty dish, creatively inspired by the legendary figure of Xinhuaang’s history—Yao Dabang, the bandit leader of Western Hunan. Legend has it that Yao Dabang possessed extraordinary skills, able to grab the tail of a galloping dog with his bare hands. As such, the main ingredient of this dish is the hind leg of locally raised black goat, complemented by a rich variety of seasonings and crafted with ingenious preparation. It is served whole and carved at the table. …
Xinhuang Yellow Cattle Beef is a specialty of Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County, Hunan Province. The beef comes from the Xinhuang Yellow Cattle, one of the finest yellow cattle breeds in southern China. It is known for its tender texture, rich aroma, unique flavor, and high nutritional value. The developed product lines include chilled fresh beef, hotel-grade beef, casual beef, and cured beef, comprising over four major categories…
Artificial cultivation trials succeeded in 1977. By the 1980s, it had expanded to over 10 townships, with more than 3,000 pits cultivated annually, yielding over 20,000 jin of fresh Gastrodia elata. It is one of the specialties of Xinhuang (Xinhuang)...
The Rosa roxburghii food products include Rosa roxburghii candied fruit, Rosa roxburghii soft candy, Rosa roxburghii cakes, Rosa roxburghii sandwich biscuits, and Rosa roxburghii layered cakes; the beverage varieties include Rosa roxburghii glutinous rice wine, Rosa roxburghii sparkling wine, Rosa roxburghii concentrated juice, Rosa roxburghii astragalus drink, Rosa roxburghii cola, and Rosa roxburghii lemon juice. The Rosa roxburghii series of food and beverages are produced by the Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County Confectionery and Pastry Factory…
The main ingredient is yellow cattle hind leg meat, with bones and tendons removed, sliced thin, then mixed evenly with seasonings such as refined salt, Sichuan peppercorn, and white liquor, slightly soaked, and finally dried. It has a light red color, tastes incredibly delicious when stir-fried, and is a popular dish on dining tables in both urban and rural areas today. It also makes an excellent gift for family and friends. The “Shiyou” brand beef jerky series of products…
"Drinking mountain spring water, eating Chinese herbal medicine, listening to Dong ethnic grand songs, and living in a natural oxygen bar." The natural grazing conditions, superior cattle breed, and long-standing breeding history in Xinhuang County have made it known as the "Hometown of China's Yelang Yellow Cattle." The "Xinhuang Yellow Cattle" brand was registered in 2012, and...
Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County is located in the westernmost part of Hunan Province. The county administers 23 townships and has a population of 250,000, comprising 19 ethnic groups including the Dong, Han, Miao, and Hui, among which the Dong people make up 76.1%. It was officially established as Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County in December 1956 with the approval of the State Council. The county covers a total area of 1,508 square kilometers. The region features spectacular mountains, unique caves, crisscrossing rivers and streams, and picturesque scenery. It enjoys abundant rainfall, distinct seasons, a mild climate, with Tianlei Mountain to the east and Qingyan Slope to the west. The Cai, Pingxi, Zhonghe, and Longxi streams run through the area from east to west and north to south, forming numerous valley plains. The county boasts rich tourism resources and hydropower potential, along with convenient communication infrastructure. It produces a wide range of agricultural and sideline products such as pork, beef, mutton, corn, rice, sweet potatoes, potatoes, citrus fruits, kiwifruit, tobacco, tung oil trees, gastrodia elata, ginkgo, eucommia, camphor trees, Chinese fir, pine, mixed timber, and bamboo. Mineral resources include barite, mercury, potassium, gold, and copper, with barite being particularly significant—boasting one of the largest deposits in China, with confirmed reserves of 280 million tons, offering vast development prospects. The ethnic economy is developing rapidly, and local products such as ethnic-brand cigarettes, leather shoes, metallic silicon, improved-breed pigs, beef, and dried beef are popular in both domestic and international markets. (Xinhuang)
Tongmu Town is located in the southernmost part of Zhongfang County, Hunan Province, adjacent to Zhijiang and Hongjiang, and about 35 kilometers from downtown Huaihua. The town covers a total area of 108 square kilometers and has a population of 20,007. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with seven parts mountain, one part water, and two parts farmland. It has 16,000 mu of paddy fields and 1,800 mu of dry land. Local specialties include Xiangzhenzhu grapes, Tongmu free-range chickens, Tongmu...
The dragon is the most revered of all beings, and the brain is the most vital of human organs. To name something after borneol is to signify its exalted status, immense significance, and powerful efficacy. In ancient times, borneol was a tribute item as prestigious as golden crowns and elephant tusks, exclusively reserved for imperial ceremonies to worship heaven and ancestors, expel evil and purify impurities, and cultivate health and spirit. It was also once a symbol of Emperor Yizong of the Tang Dynasty during his incognito travels…
In the Miao villages, one of the most commonly used and popular dishes is glutinous rice sour fish. After the Beginning of Autumn, in the high-altitude mountainous areas of the Miao Ridge, fields are full of ripening crops. From the drained rice paddies, villagers catch baskets of plump fish. Once brought home, the women clean and prepare the fish, mix them with finely crushed glutinous rice flour, and then pickle them in earthen jars. After a month…
Xinhuang Guoba Rice Noodles are a specialty of Xinhuang County in Huaihua City, Hunan Province. These noodles have a firm texture and a distinctive fresh flavor from ingredients such as rice, green vegetables, mung beans, scallions, garlic leaves, and radish leaves. They are nutritious, healthy, and free from additives. Guoba Rice Noodles are a unique snack from Xinhuang County, Hunan. They are primarily made from a special type of rice (blended with mung beans, peanuts, …
Xinhuang Dried Beef is a traditional specialty that inherits the ancestral Hui Muslim recipe of Xinhuang. With a long history, it is renowned nationwide for its unique flavor. For many years, it has been a bestseller across the country and is deeply loved by people. It is the finest quality food for entertaining honored guests, giving as gifts to relatives and friends, or enjoying at home, and also serves as a distinctive food offering with the characteristics of the ancient Yelang Kingdom. Due to its...
Nightlang Tribute Cigarettes are a high-end, naturally fragrant flue-cured tobacco product proudly launched by Xinhuang Cigarette Factory. These cigarettes feature a rich, elegant, and full-bodied aroma, a mellow taste, and a clean, comfortable aftertaste. The main products of Xinhuang Cigarette Factory include the “Yunhu” series, “Yunchi,” “Golden Eagle,” and others, which are bestsellers in the provincial market, as well as in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and northern regions…
Nightlang Dan, also known as natural borneol, is often referred to as the “plant musk.” It is a precious and rare natural medicinal material, high-end fragrance, and key industrial raw material. Although there are artificially synthesized alternatives in the international market, their medicinal efficacy falls far short. Currently, the development of this product by Xinhuang Longnao Development Co., Ltd. has begun to take shape. The project...
Liangsǎn Dried Tofu is made by taking full advantage of the unique local resources in Liangsǎn. It uses locally sourced high-quality soybeans and water from unpolluted mountain springs (specifically from the Yulong Waterfall), processed through traditional tools such as local stone mills. The fresh tofu is crafted using a distinctive technique, then smoked over local hardwood fuel with a small amount of natural spices. Its color...