Eating apples can help with weight loss and aid digestion, making them very beneficial for the elderly. Apples contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, and other nutrients essential for brain function. The fiber in apples is good for children’s growth and development, helping to promote physical and mental development. The zinc in apples benefits children’s memory and can…
Cherries belong to the Rosaceae family and are deciduous fruit trees. Friends, don’t confuse cherries with cherry blossoms. When ripe, cherries are bright red, delicate and translucent, delicious and beautifully shaped, rich in nutrients, and highly valuable for health and wellness. They are also known as “han tao.” China’s cherry production amounts to 35 million kg, which means the per capita share is only 29g—equivalent to…
Duncun strawberry from Sixian County is a specialty of Duncun Town, Sixian County, Suzhou City, Anhui Province. The “Honey Love” brand strawberries from Duncun Town mainly consist of the varieties Tochiotome and Akihime, which are known for their high yield, well-shaped fruits, vibrant color, excellent taste, high sweetness, and rich nutritional value. Duncun Town, Sixian County, Anhui, is located in the southeastern part of Sixian County, about 10 kilometers from the county seat…
Sifu King Liquor is a specialty of Si County, Suzhou City, Anhui Province. "Sifu King" liquor boasts a rich, mellow aroma and a long-lasting aftertaste. Anhui Sizhou Wine Industry Co., Ltd. has refined the product by integrating and extracting the local people’s preferences in Baijiu flavor and the region’s historical culture. By selecting premium raw materials and hiring nationally renowned brewers to craft it with meticulous care, the company has created a unique liquor specially tailored for the people of Sizhou...
Sizhou Flour is a specialty of Sizhou County, Suzhou City, Anhui Province. The "Zhongyuan Dadi" brand wheat flour (Special First Grade) has been recognized as a Suzhou Famous Product. Anhui Sizhou Flour Co., Ltd. is a key investment-attracting enterprise of Sizhou County Party Committee and County Government in 2005. It was exclusively invested and built by Jiangsu Dengda Construction Group Co., Ltd., covering an area of 60 mu…
Dazhuang Douban Paste is a specialty of Dazhuang Town, Sixian County, Suzhou City, Anhui Province. The douban paste produced by the Dazhuang Town Douban Factory won the "Golden Flying Horse Award" at the National Famous, Special, and High-quality Products Expo held in Shanghai in 1991 by the Ministry of Commerce. Dazhuang Douban Paste dates back to the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, when master Xie Zicheng from Zhenjiang personally came to provide guidance. As early as 1850...
Tofu pudding is not only rich in protein but also provides the body with various vitamins and minerals essential for physiological functions, especially calcium and phosphorus. When food-grade gypsum is used as a coagulant, the calcium content is further increased, which can help prevent diseases such as rickets and poor dental development. …
The spicy soup is primarily made from flour, along with a few other seasonings. Though the ingredients are simple and the cost is low, it has a unique flavor, the secret of which lies in the technique used to prepare it. The making of the spicy soup is quite distinctive — the dough kneading and rinsing generally need to be done about 10 hours in advance, meaning preparation starts the afternoon before and it's served the next morning. The specific process is as follows…
San Tang has a rich and aromatic flavor and plays an important role as a breakfast dish. Its preparation method is kept as a trade secret and is rarely known to the public. Many of the well-known San Guo (San Tang cooking pots) in the county are run by Hui people. Typically, the main ingredients of San Tang include shredded lamb and wheat kernels, while supplementary ingredients consist of scallions, ginger, pepper powder, fennel, star anise, cloves, Chinese prickly ash, and cinnamon. …
Made from carefully selected high-quality sweet potato starch, these noodles are produced using traditional methods in a closed production workshop through purely manual craftsmanship. They feature a natural color and a soft, tender texture. A genuinely handmade product with an authentic rustic flavor. …
Sixian County has been ranked among the top ten livestock-producing counties and advanced counties in the province for five consecutive years. It is a national production base county for commercial pigs and goat parchment, as well as a national model county for straw-fed sheep farming. The physical properties of goat parchment are measured according to the requirements of sheep husbandry and the leather industry, while histological properties are assessed by preparing skin samples into slices and examining them under a microscope. Goat...
A perennial herbaceous plant with a thick rhizome. The stems are upright and branched. The leaves are slightly glabrous; the ligule is membranous, truncate, with short bristles at the tip; the leaf blades are linear-lanceolate, flat, 30–60 cm long and 2–6 cm wide, with rough edges. The large panicle is 30–60 cm long; the spikelets contain 2–4 flowers, and the…
Dinghu crabs are a specialty of Sixian County. Located on the north bank of the Huai River along the Tuohe, the waters are clear, rich in aquatic plants, and free from pollution. The green product “Dinghu Crab” produced here is widely renowned. …
Dangshan Yellow Peaches are a specialty of Dangshan County, Suzhou City, Anhui Province. These peaches are renowned for their superior quality, featuring golden-yellow flesh without any red pigmentation. The canned products made from them are clear and not cloudy, with a perfectly balanced sweet-and-sour flavor. Dangshan County is recognized as a national production base for high-quality yellow peaches. Currently, the county has 120,000 mu (approximately 8,000 hectares) of yellow peach orchards, yielding 480 million kilograms of fresh peaches annually. The daily trading volume of fresh peaches has exceed…
Congee? Actually, this isn't congee, but rather a type of rice. It's a time- and grain-saving way to prepare cornmeal. Add flour to cornmeal porridge and stir until it thickens to the point where it can be picked up with chopsticks, then eat it with side dishes. This is the most distinctive flavor of Laiyuan and is rarely seen elsewhere. Originally a makeshift meal during hard times, today it has become a delicious way to vary flavors and improve one's diet...
Savory Soup Savory Soup has a rich and aromatic flavor and plays an important role in breakfast. Its preparation method is rarely known as it is considered a trade secret. Most of the well-known soup pots in the county town are run by the Hui ethnic group. The main ingredients in typical Savory Soup include shredded lamb and wheat kernels, while the auxiliary ingredients consist of scallions, ginger, pepper powder, fennel, star anise, cloves, prickly ash, and cinnamon, among others.…
The Zaosu pear introduced by Dangshan Orchard Farm in Anhui Province has an average single fruit weight of 150 to 250 grams, with a nearly round or oval shape. The fruit surface is smooth, with a greenish-yellow skin, white flesh, abundant juice, sweet taste, small core, and top-quality grade. It hits the market one month earlier than Dangshan crisp pear. …
1. Rinse the white rice and drain. 2. Add 8 cups of water to a pot and bring to a boil. Add the white rice and continue cooking until it boils, stirring occasionally. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 30 minutes, then add soybean milk and cook for a few more minutes. Serve as is or sprinkle with chicken bouillon for added flavor. It nourishes and whitens the skin, helps prevent cancer, and promotes longevity. …
Charcoal-grilled flatbread with a unique flavor—crispy, fragrant, and delicious—is a specialty snack from Dangshan. …
Xiangxue Xuan writing brushes originate from Guanzhuang Dam, located south of the old course of the Yellow River in Dangshan County, Anhui Province, and have over forty years of production history. In 1979, they were included in the national export earning plan. In 1982, they became a member of the Anhui Provincial “Four Treasures of the Study” Council, becoming a major exported brush product in the province. In 19…, 65 of their products were recognized as provincial high-quality products and high-quality products by the National Light Industry Ministry.