Although Guoyang Tacao is a dried product, once soaked in water, it features “vibrant green color, crisp texture, sweet and delicious taste, refreshing and invigorating flavor,” thus renowned worldwide for being “fresh and elegant,” and is highly favored by consumers both at home and abroad. Provided by 《Guoyang Agricultural Network》 (Guoyang). The area along the Guo River in Yimen Town, Guoyang County. Tacao is a…
According to legend, they were first created 300 years ago in a village called “Zhang Xiu Lou,” so they were initially named “Xiu Lou Dried Mustard Greens.” Because the Yimen market was also known as “Miao Ji” (Temple Market), they were also called “Miao Ji Dried Mustard Greens.” Once dried, the mustard greens are usually packed and shipped to various regions for sale. When the package is opened, a fragrant aroma wafts out, which is why merchants from Huguang and Hong Kong called them “...”
Sunji Rice Ferment is a specialty snack from Sunji Town, Lixin County, Bozhou City, Anhui Province. In Lixin, when locals talk about the local specialty snack rice ferment, they say the one from Sunji is the best. With nearly 200 years of history, Sunji Rice Ferment is sweet with a slight tang, has a rich alcoholic flavor, and is smooth and mellow in taste—renowned far and wide. According to Ji Yong…
Zhanguo Sesame Cake is a specialty snack from Zhanguo Town, Lixin County, Bozhou City, Anhui Province. The Zhanguo Sesame Cake from Lixin is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, fragrantly delicious, and uniquely flavorful, winning the hearts of more and more people. It is a renowned local delicacy in Lixin County. Zhanguo Town is the hometown of “the Sage of Harmony,” Liu Xiahui, hence the Zhanguo Sesame Cake is also known as the Sage of Harmony…
Lixin Shaobazi is a specialty snack from Lixin County, Bozhou City, Anhui Province. Among them, Jiangji Shaobazi is relatively well known. Lixin County was established in 1964 and is located in the northern part of Anhui Province. Initially under the jurisdiction of the Fuyang region upon its establishment, it was placed under the administration of Bozhou City in May 2000. Lixin County lies north of the Huai River, where the local diet is primarily based on wheat-based foods...
For a long time, nutrition experts have repeatedly warned people to eat less vermicelli because it contains alum, which is detrimental to human health. Alum has traditionally been used as an additive in vermicelli to prevent it from sticking, breaking, or becoming cloudy in soup. However, alum contains aluminum ions. Studies have shown that excessive intake of aluminum can affect...
Lixin Medicinal Herbs Lixin boasts abundant land resources and optimal light and heat conditions, making it highly suitable for growing medicinal herbs. The main varieties cultivated include licorice, astragalus, bupleurum, and codonopsis. The licorice produced here is rich in starch, low in fiber, and has a strong sweet taste, indicating superior quality. It helps enhance the body’s immunity, relax muscles and tendons, promote diuresis and reduce swelling, invigorate qi and strengthen yang, as well as heal sores and regenerate tissue. …
Ginkgo in Lixin. Ginkgo, also known as white fruit, has edible seeds and is a unique tree species in China. Since ancient times, it has been used in medicinal diets and as a green food. The main medicinal components of ginkgo leaves are flavonoids and terpene lactones, which can effectively improve blood circulation in the cerebral and peripheral vessels, and are used to treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis and hypertension. In addition…
Woyang vermicelli is a specialty of Woyang County in Bozhou. Woyang has long been a processing base for the "three powders" (including vermicelli), boasting a time-honored traditional history. The vermicelli produced here is renowned nationwide for its excellent taste and high quality. Additionally, the region is a major sweet potato production base, yielding vermicelli with a high gelatinization degree, smooth texture, good toughness, fast rehydration, attractive appearance,…
The “Laojun Brand” Woyang Red Fuji Apples have been invited multiple times to participate in national expos on agriculture, forestry, and economy held in Beijing. In 1994, they received praise from Japanese experts in Japan. In 1995, they were awarded the Bronze Medal at the Second China Agricultural Expo. They also won the Gold Award at the '95 China Patent Technology and Products Expo, and were selected to participate in the 29th International Agricultural Expo held in California, USA, at the end of 1995. In 1996, they ranked first in the Anhui Province Famous and High-Quality Fruits Evaluation and were honored with the title of “Special Quality Fruit.” In 1997, they were named one of the Top Ten Famous Agricultural Products in Fuyang City, and in April 1998, they were certified as Green Food by the National Green Food Center. Woyang Red Fuji Apples are bagged, ensuring pollution-free fruit with thin skin, bright color, fine and crisp flesh, delicious flavor, and high soluble solids content (generally 14–16%). Their strong storability makes them highly favored by consumers. (Woyang)
Most Yimen lamb soup restaurants are located in the Hui ethnic neighborhood around the mosque in Yimen Town, primarily run by the Hui community and specializing in lamb soup. The most distinctive establishment is "General’s Lamb Soup," named after its owner, Mr. Li, whose childhood nickname was "General." Hence, the restaurant is called "General’s Lamb Soup." It has branches in Bozhou, Guoyang, and Mengcheng, all of which enjoy brisk business. The "lamb soup" is mainly…
Produced at the Gaolu Distillery in Gaolu Town, Woyang County. Gaolu Liquor has been famous since the Han Dynasty, when it was praised as “the Three Heroes of the Han were drawn to dismount by its fragrance, and its aroma wafted ten miles.” The liquor won an award at the “Nanyang Wine Competition” during the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong reign. It is currently exported to countries such as Japan and Singapore. Quality and technical requirements for Gaolu Family Liquor (Gaolu Liquor): I. Raw materials must…
A specialty of Anhui—Woyang Gan Kou Noodles—are a uniquely flavorful noodle dish from Woyang. They are served over boiled soybean sprouts as a base, topped with a mixture of garlic juice, chopped scallions, MSG, pepper, vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. The cooked noodles are then spread over the toppings like a bird’s nest, followed by fried chili oil as the final layer. After thorough mixing, they are ready to eat. Gan Kou Noodles…
Gaolu Town: "Gaolu Daqu" liquor, "Gaolu Aged Liquor".…
Bozhou White Peony: The cultivation of peonies began in Bozhou as early as the Wei and Jin dynasties of China, flourishing especially during the Ming and Qing dynasties. (Woyang)…
[Ingredients] 20g codonopsis root, 50g carrots, 10g each of cooking wine, soy sauce, ginger, scallions, 5g salt, 3g each of MSG and sugar, 50g vegetable oil, 200g fresh broth, 30g cilantro. [Directions] 1. Soak the codonopsis root until softened, then cut into 3cm-long segments; wash the carrots and cut into 3cm cubes; …
An ancient silk fabric. Produced in Hefei, Anhui. The Volume 86 of the Qianlong-era "Gazetteer of Jiangnan" states: "Longevity Silk 'is produced in the weaving workshops of Hefei, located near the Longevity Temple, hence the name.'" Originally called Yijin Silk, Longevity Silk is a sturdy and durable silk fabric. Silk from Bozhou was renowned during the Tang and Song dynasties. The Song Dynasty poet Lu You once praised Bozhou silk as being so light that...
Donkey-hide Gelatin Blood-Nourishing Paste Pinyin name: Ejiao Yangxue Gao English name: Page No.: GLQ─253 Standard No.: WS-10365(ZD-0365)-2002 【Ingredients】 Astragalus 45.5g, Angelica sinensis 90…
Boju Chrysanthemum is produced in Bozhou, Anhui Province, and is dried in the shade for medicinal use. One of its key characteristics is that its flowers are relatively loose and prone to petal shedding. Boju Chrysanthemum is particularly valued for its ability to dispel wind-heat, relieve summer heat, and improve vision. If you happen to catch a wind-heat type cold, you might try brewing it with rock sugar as a tea. In summer, you can also cook it with rice to make a porridge that helps prevent heatstroke. Boju chrysanthemum is…
Zhaoji: Dragon Beard Noodles…