Gushi White Goose Breed Description Origin and Distribution: It is a large-sized breed. Named after its primary production area in Gushi, Henan Province. It is also distributed in nearby areas such as Huangchuan, Shangcheng, Guangshan, Huaibin, as well as Xin County, Xi County, Luoshan, and Xinyang. External Features: The body is rectangular, with a strong and compact build. The feathers adhere tightly to the body, and the overall...
Description of the Huainan Ma Duck Breed Origin and Distribution: A dual-purpose breed for both eggs and meat. Mainly produced in the Xinyang region of Henan Province, with core production areas including Gushi, Shangcheng, Guangshan, and Luoshan, and distributed throughout regions south of the Huai River. Physical Characteristics: Medium body size. Beak is bluish-yellow. Male ducks have a black head, white neck ring, brown mottled back, black neck and tail feathers…
Gushi Duck Variety Description Origin and Distribution: A dual-purpose breed for meat and eggs. Mainly produced in Gushi County, Henan Province, and distributed in surrounding areas. Gushi Ducks are known for their robust constitution and ease of fattening. Appearance Characteristics: Relatively large body size, broad and flat back, and a narrow rectangular body shape. The beak is yellow-green, and the iris is brown. Some have white or yellow eyebrows, and a pinkish-white face. The neck is long and slender. Male ducks have green head and neck feathers, a white neck ring, iridescent shoulder feathers, white breast and abdomen feathers, and black tail feathers. Female ducks come in brown-yellow (commonly called dark reddish-brown), black speckled, and orange-yellow plumage. Their legs and feet are orange-red or dark red.
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Gushi Ma Duck is a specialty of Gushi County in Xinyang City, Henan Province. The meat of Gushi Ma Duck is tender, especially the broth from adult drakes, which is delicious and highly nutritious—making it an essential food for local women during their postpartum confinement. The central production area of Gushi Ma Duck is Gushi County and surrounding counties in Henan Province, making it a fine local breed. The county raises over...
Gushi Chicken Eggs are a specialty of Gushi County, Xinyang City, Henan Province. "Gushi Native Chicken Eggs" have captured the national market with their premium quality, delicious taste, rich nutrition, and health benefits, and have been certified as China's "Green Food" and awarded the "Geographical Indication" certification. Gushi County is located at the junction of Hubei, Henan, and Anhui provinces and is a national-level ecological demonstration zone. Its unique natural environment has given rise to a world-renowned local chicken breed — the "Gushi Chicken." Hence, there is a saying that the "Gushi Chicken" is named after "Gushi County," and "Gushi County" is made famous by the "Gushi Chicken." Live chickens and fresh eggs were tributes to the imperial court during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Starting in the 1950s, they were exported to Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia, and in the 1960s and 1970s, they were designated as special supply products for the three major cities of Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai. The "Gushi Chicken" has long been hailed as the "King of Chinese Native Chickens," and "Gushi Chicken Eggs" are known as the "Ace Eggs." In addition, testing and analysis by the China Green Food Development Center and the Food College of China Agricultural University have shown that Gushi Chicken and Gushi Chicken Eggs contain significantly higher levels of various aromatic compounds compared to control breeds. Taurine, a nourishing compound known for its anti-aging properties, immune system enhancement, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular benefits, and promotion of intellectual development, is over three times more abundant than in control breeds. No drug residues have been detected.
Yangtian Xuelv is a specialty of Gushi County, Xinyang City, Henan Province. It is produced at the Yangtianwa Tea Plantation in Gushi County, Henan. Quality characteristics: flat and slender strips, elegantly pointed with visible fine hairs, emerald green in color, with a noble and delicate aroma. The liquor is bright tender green, the taste is fresh, brisk, and mellow, and the leaves at the bottom are tender and even. The Yangtianwa Tea Plantation is located at the foot of the Dabie Mountains, on the northern slope of Nainai Hall at an altitude of nearly one thousand…
Shibapan Mao Feng is a specialty of Piwu Village, Wumiaoji Town, Gushi County, Xinyang City, Henan Province. Shibapan Mao Feng tea features tightly rolled strips, slender and straight shapes, visible white pekoe, clear emerald-green liquor, lofty and intense aroma that lingers, and a sweet aftertaste. The Shibapan Tea Farm in Gushi County is located in Pichong Village, Wumiaoji Town. The tea grows on the slopes of Wujian Mountain at altitudes ranging from 600…
Gushi soft-shelled turtles are a local specialty of the county. In recent years, through a "company + cooperative + farmer" operational model, the area has developed its local water resources, steadily improving product quality. In 2006, Gushi soft-shelled turtles were certified as pollution-free agricultural products by the Ministry of Agriculture. In 2009, they were recognized as an aquatic healthy farming base by the Ministry of Agriculture…
Lamb bowl is not just a simple traditional lamb soup. It is made by simmering the offal of Huai goats in broth, carefully seasoned with chili peppers, refined salt, Sichuan peppercorns, and thirteen-spice blend. Its characteristic lies in slow simmering over low heat—the longer it cooks, the more aromatic it becomes. In a large bowl of this lamb offal soup are placed boiled lamb head meat, lamb liver, lamb stomach, and other lamb offal…
The name “Hulu Soup” may sound strange, but it is actually derived from the “hū lū lū” sound made when slurping the soup — a rather vivid description. Imagine dozens of people sitting around together, each holding a bowl of savory hot soup, bringing it to their lips and sipping it noisily through a straw-like motion. Doesn’t that “hū lū lū” sound create a delightful chorus? Hulu Soup isn’t particularly famous and has more of an understated charm, a little like a hidden gem...
Gushi Wind-Dried Chicken is a traditional and delicious food from Gushi County in Henan Province, with a long history. When winter arrives, many households in Gushi County can be seen hanging plump roosters or hens under their eaves. These birds look incredibly lifelike — this is the wind-dried chicken. It can be stored under the eaves for one or two months without spoiling...
Xuji Township in Gushi County, Henan Province, is located in the Jianghuai region, in the central part of the alluvial plain of the Shiguan River. Far from urban areas and surrounded by rivers on all sides, the area enjoys fresh air and has loose, fine, and fertile soil. It has a long history of growing fruits and vegetables, and is especially renowned for producing the high-quality, well-known “Wangnao Radish,” which has been celebrated throughout history. Legend has it that it was designated as a tribute by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The “Wangnao Radish” has a smooth surface…
Huainan pigs are primarily raised in Gushi County and belong to the "Yellow-Huaihai" black pig type. In terms of litter size, fertility, adaptability, lean meat ratio, and meat quality, they are considered "one of China’s rare and outstanding local breeds." Huainan pigs have a long history—recently unearthed cultural relics in Gushi include remarkably lifelike pottery pig models, which are verified to date back to the Western Han Dynasty…
Jiangji was known as the "State of Jiang" during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Since then, radishes have been continuously cultivated as a vegetable variety to this day. Renowned for their unique shape and taste, they enjoy great fame in southern Henan and northwestern Anhui, and are called "premium radishes," "green food," and "fruit-like vegetables." Jiangji radishes are juicy and sweet, and their fleshy roots can be eaten raw...
Glutinous rice cake is a traditional delicacy of Gushi. The process of making it involves using high-quality glutinous rice as the main ingredient. The rice is washed, steamed, and then pounded repeatedly in a stone mortar until it becomes a smooth paste. While still warm, it is flattened with a rolling pin and cut into square or strip shapes. The cake can be grilled, boiled, pan-fried, or deep-fried. Especially during the Spring Festival, when friends and family come to visit, the best way to welcome them is to serve a bowl of glutinous rice cakes with poached eggs. If the cakes are stuffed with various fillings and then fried, grilled, or pan-fried, they develop an even more unique and delicious flavor. Stuffed glutinous rice cakes are not suitable for long-term storage, while cut pieces may dry out and crack if left too long. However, they can be preserved for over three months by soaking them in water and changing the water frequently.
Also known as Shanbiao or Fire Dragon Claw. Produced in Xin County, Henan. It is a small herbaceous plant that grows in shady, moist areas such as mountain foothills and forest edges. Powdered lycoris can be extracted from its bulbs, containing starch, gum, and lycorine. The starch can be used to produce glucose and food products, the gum serves as an excellent sizing material for textiles, and lycorine is a valuable medicinal compound. …
Lao Mountain Sweet Potato Vermicelli is a specialty of Yinpeng Township, Guangshan County, Xinyang City, Henan Province. The “Lao Mountain” brand vermicelli is especially renowned across Guangshan and well-known throughout southern Henan. Made from detoxified sweet potatoes, the vermicelli boasts superior quality, long cooking endurance, bright color, and delicious taste. As a green health food, it is widely loved by both urban and rural residents, with demand far outstripping supply. The detoxified sweet potato industry has been a key focus in recent years in Yinpeng Township...
The Guangshan Ma Duck has a long history, excellent quality, high egg production, strong resistance to coarse feed, and great adaptability. Its meat is tender and delicious. In recent years, the production of Guangshan Ma Ducks has been vigorously developed as a distinctive traditional industry in our county by the county Party committee and government. A 3,000-pair original breed farm for Guangshan Ma Ducks has been established, forming a breeding base centered around three townships—Yangdun, Huaicun, and Beixiangcun—with a total of 2 million ducks. In 2003, the county’s total duck population reached 5.9 million, of which 3.69 million were marketed. There were 97 hatcheries and brooding farms capable of hatching over 50,000 ducklings per year, producing more than 7 million ducklings annually, which were sold to provinces such as Hebei, Shanxi, and Anhui. The county had 5,200 specialized duck farming households, including 720 large-scale households with more than 2,000 ducks each. There were also over 30 processing and sales facilities (households) for Guangshan Ma Duck products, with goods sold to provinces such as Guangdong, Fujian, and Jiangxi. In addition, there were more than 20 down processing plants (households), processing 3,000 tons of down annually. Nearly 20,000 people were engaged in on-site down product processing in major cities across the country, generating an annual output value of nearly 300 million yuan. In December 2003, Guangshan Ma Ducks and their eggs successfully passed the national origin mark registration certification by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, bringing the total industrial output value of the county's duck industry to over 400 million yuan. It has become an important source of income growth for local farmers.
Ciba — a traditional delicacy of Xinyang, mainly produced in areas such as Shangcheng, Xin County, Huangchuan, and Guangshan. The process of making ciba involves using high-quality glutinous rice as the main ingredient. After washing and steaming the rice, it is pounded repeatedly in a stone mortar until it becomes a paste. While still warm, it is flattened with a rolling pin and cut into square or strip shapes. Ciba can be grilled, boiled, pan-fried, or deep-fried…