Zoucheng’s “Xiangcheng Long Jujube” and “Shiwang Thin-shelled Walnuts” have successively passed the agricultural product geographical indication registration review and expert evaluation conducted by the Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center of the Ministry of Agriculture. They have been officially recognized as geographical indication products and granted legal protection, becoming the city’s two distinctive forest products to receive this designation. The National Agricultural Product Geographical Indication is a mark that indicates...
The rainbow trout sashimi from Quanlin is made with fresh rainbow trout from the area. It is served with dipping sauces such as wasabi, vinegar, and soy sauce. The preparation involves cleaning and deboning a freshly caught rainbow trout, then slicing it into thin pieces and arranging them on a plate. The wasabi, vinegar, soy sauce, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and other seasonings are mixed together to make the dipping sauce. The sashimi slices are then dipped into the sauce...
The town of Xiangcheng in Zoucheng City has a history of over 1,000 years in hawthorn cultivation, with century-old hawthorn trees found everywhere, making it a well-known “Hometown of Hawthorn” in Jining City. Currently, Xiangcheng Town has established 30,000 mu of hawthorn orchards, with nearly one million hawthorn trees planted across the town—about 20 trees per capita. There are now 200,000 fruit-bearing trees, yielding an annual production of 1.5 million…
The "Xiangcheng Long Jujube" and "Shiqiang Thin-skinned Walnut" from Zoucheng have successively passed the agricultural product geographical indication registration review and expert evaluation conducted by the Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center of the Ministry of Agriculture. They have been officially recognized as geographical indication products and granted legal protection, becoming the city’s two distinctive forest products to receive this designation. The National Agricultural Product Geographical Indication is a mark that indicates...
Chengqian Town, located in the hilly area of eastern Zou County, is a major production hub for Zou County chestnuts. According to research, Chengqian chestnuts were introduced around 300 years ago from Tai’an and Jiangsu. A 1984 survey recorded approximately 860 acres of chestnut trees in the town, with over 40,000 trees yielding a total annual production of more than 40,000 kilograms. Chestnut trees are tall deciduous…
At Quzhuang Village in Chengqian Town, reporters saw a continuous stream of merchants coming to purchase tomatoes. The tomatoes picked by farmers were in such high demand that supply could hardly meet it. Thanks to their large size, bright color, firm texture without acidity, good storability and transportability, as well as being pollution-free green food, the locally grown tomatoes have won favor in the market. Chengqian Town, located in the mountainous area of eastern Zou…
The Jinshan Big Cherry Eco-Tourism Park was a key project in Zoucheng City’s 2010 "Ecological Zou East" development initiative. The first phase of the project had a total investment of 8.6 million yuan, covered a planned area of 5,055 mu, officially commenced construction on October 10, 2010, and was scheduled for completion by May 1, 2011. Upon completion, the park is expected to yield an annual production of...
Xiezhuang green beans are known for their tender and delicious taste, ranking among the best in the country in terms of intrinsic quality, thanks to their superior geographical location, favorable natural environment, and unified standardized production techniques. According to regulations, products protected as geographical indications must use a special logo, which signifies that the product enjoys an unrivaled reputation and value compared to others,...
Ingredients: Main ingredients: 1250g tender tofu, 500g black fish, 25g dried shrimps, 250g pork head meat, 50g soaked shiitake mushrooms, 150g winter bamboo shoots, 250g Shanghai greens (Taceaf heart). Seasonings: 25g cooking wine, 10g salt, 5g MSG, 30g chopped green onions and ginger, 50g lard, 1…
Ingredients: 600g pig’s trotters; Side: 100g lettuce; Seasonings: A – 3g ginger and scallions, 2g spices, 3g salt, 5g chicken powder, 300g broth; B – 100g tomato sour soup, 50g fermented chili (or pickled chili pieces), 100g chicken stock, 2g litsea oil, salt, chicken powder, 1…
[Ingredients/Seasonings] 200g pork loin, 1g salt, 10g soy sauce, 15g vinegar, 10g cooking wine, 200g clear broth, 1 egg white, 50g wet starch, 2.5g minced scallions, 1g minced ginger, 2.5g minced garlic, 100g peanut oil (about 75g used). [Cooking Process] 1．…
[Ingredients/Seasonings] 300g tofu, 2g shredded scallions and ginger, 5g soy sauce, 10g cooking wine, 70g–100g clear broth, 2 eggs, 10g wet starch, 50g shrimp paste, 150g white oil (consumes 50g), [Preparation Steps] 1. Prep work: Cut the tofu into rectangular slices; mash the shrimp into a paste…
Liuxia Yi Pigtooth Soapberry has a cultivation history of over 600 years. It is a unique tree species in China. A deciduous tree that can grow up to 10–20 meters tall, with a lifespan of up to 600 years and a peak fruiting period of 200 years. The crown is flat and spherical, with spreading branches; winter buds are conical, brown, and hairless; the bark of the trunk is dark gray-black with deep vertical fissures. Thorns are single or branched, …
In accordance with the "Administrative Measures for the Registration of Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products" and based on the specific cultural history and natural environmental conditions of the Zhangzhuang Ox-Heart Persimmon, after research by the Municipal Agriculture Bureau and extensive consultation with relevant parties, the geographical indication protection area for the Zhangzhuang Ox-Heart Persimmon is hereby designated as the administrative region under the jurisdiction of Zhangzhuang Town, Zoucheng City. The entire...
Chengqian Town is surrounded by mountains, with rolling hills and crisscrossing ravines. Located in a warm temperate semi-humid zone, it has a continental monsoon climate. The area enjoys abundant sunlight resources, with an average annual sunshine duration of 2,300–2,400 hours and a sunshine percentage of 53%–55%. These conditions are highly favorable for the cultivation and growth of crops. Chengqian Town in Zoucheng City has leveraged mountainous area development to...
Xiangcheng Crisp Pear is a specialty of Xiangcheng Town, Zoucheng City, Jining, Shandong Province. It has been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark. Known for its smooth skin, large and plump size, juicy and crisp texture, rich nutrition, and being pollution-free, Xiangcheng Crisp Pear comes in multiple varieties for sale and is highly favored by consumers both at home and abroad. In 2013…
【Stone Wall Cabbage】 Zou County’s Shiwang Town is renowned for its production of Chinese cabbage, a tradition with a long history. The area around Shiwang features low-lying terrain with alluvial brown soil, thick active topsoil layers, high nitrogen and low potassium content, and shallow groundwater levels—conditions ideal for growing Chinese cabbage. Shiwang cabbage is known for its large size and solid heart, typically weighing around 20 pounds per head, and there have even been…
Kan Zhuang Potatoes from the Zoucheng Kan Zhuang Potato Association 9949057 – Fresh potatoes…
Button mushrooms have tender flesh and are rich in mannose, trehalose, and various amino acids, giving them a delicious taste and high nutritional value. According to measurements, every 100g of dried mushrooms contains 36-40g of protein, 3.6g of fat, 31.2g of carbohydrates, 718mg of phosphorus, 188.5m…
Zhangzhuang Oil Chestnuts are a specialty of Zhangzhuang Town, Zoucheng City, Jining, Shandong Province. They are among the finest varieties of Chinese chestnuts, renowned for their thin, glossy shells and crisp, sweet, aromatic taste — hence the name "oil chestnuts." Zhangzhuang Oil Chestnuts are a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. They are primarily grown in Zhangzhuang Town, Zoucheng City, the original production area of oil chestnuts. …