"Panxiu" Brand Beef The "Panxiu" brand beef, donkey meat, oxtail, bull penis, and donkey foal products are premium offerings produced by Tunliu County Panxiu Meat Products Co., Ltd. These products contain 26 kinds of valuable Chinese medicinal herbs and seasonings, resulting in lean, delicious meat that is rich in nutrition and suitable for both northern and southern palates, as well as people of all ages. Since being launched on the market...
Xijia Scallions have a long planting history, dating back to the Qing Dynasty when they were sold in Taiyuan and various parts of Henan. Their characteristics include roots as white as jade, green leaves, long stems and short leaves, a strong pungent flavor, long storage life, and the unique trait that the chopped scallions naturally spread out in the pan without clumping. When used in cold dishes with garlic, they offer a distinctive flavor — you get the feeling of a "cold dish that's not cold"…
Sanhe Noodles Sanhe Noodles are a uniquely flavored type of noodle developed and produced by the Tunliu County Green Food Development Research Center. They are made from non-polluting production practices using soybeans, red adzuki beans, mung beans, cowpeas, and wheat. These ingredients are processed into flour by category, scientifically formulated, finely milled, and naturally air-dried. They contain...
Corn grits Corn grits are finely processed using non-polluting production technology by the Tunliu County Green Products Development Research Center. They are highly nutritious — every 500 grams of corn grits contains 43 grams of protein, 22 grams of fat, 365 grams of carbohydrates, 12 grams of niacin, as well as a large amount of linoleic acid...
“Pearl Yellow” Millet Produced by the Green Food Development Research Center of Tunliu County, “Pearl Yellow” millet is renowned both within and beyond the province for its plump grains, golden and shiny appearance, and deliciously fragrant taste when cooked into porridge—hence the name “Pearl Yellow.” This millet was once an imperial tribute during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it made its way onto the dining table of the Great Hall of the People during the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of China…
Mung Beans The mung beans processed and produced by the Tuenyiu County Green Food Development Research Center are large, round, uniform in size, clean and hygienic. They come from towns in the western mountainous areas. As they are grown in an environment free from the pollution of “three wastes,” the product has very high quality, palatability, and nutritional value. It contains a high level of protein, niacin…
Horsehide puffball is an underground truffle-like fungus that resembles a potato in shape. It is found across eastern, central, southern, and western Yunnan. Its skin is especially well-suited for making soup, lending a uniquely peculiar flavor. When a mature whole puffball is roasted over hot coals, 0, the resulting aroma is overwhelmingly fragrant. Some people peel off the outer skin and eat the surface flesh raw, describing the texture as sticky, tender, and slightly crunchy — a truly interesting experience. …
Matsutake mushrooms, also known as pine mushrooms, matsutake, chicken thread mushrooms, or songkoumo, are called matsutake in Japan. They are a highly prized wild edible fungus. Not only do matsutake mushrooms have an excellent flavor and enticing aroma, but they are also nutrient-rich and known as the "king of edible fungi," ranking alongside morels and lingzhi mushrooms. In Europe and America, they are especially treasured as a delicacy. They belong to the bolete family...
The scientific name of the potato is Solanum tuberosum. "Potato" is the common name, and in some regions, it is called "yangyu." The initial leaves are simple and entire. As the plant grows, it gradually develops pinnately compound leaves. The inflorescence is a cyme, with flowers in white, light blue, purple, and light red. The potato is also known as "fanshu" or "malingshu." It is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus Solanum in the family Solanaceae. Its scientific name is Solanum tuberosum…
Aonao Scallions are a specialty of Lucheng City, Shanxi Province, named after Aonao Village in Heshi Township where they originated. The production area spans over 50 natural villages across four townships in the region—Heshi Township, Dianshang Town, Zhaidian Town, and Huangniuti Township—situated around the Yunyashan Mountain area. This locale boasts a unique climate, excellent environment, minimal pollution, and a long history of scallion cultivation. The...
Luocheng straw braids are lightweight, supple, and evenly woven. The hats made from them can shield against wind and rain while remaining cool and breathable. These braids can also be crafted into everyday items such as baskets and fans—lightweight, practical, and highly popular among people.…
Lu Liquor, named after its place of origin, Luzhou (now Changzhi City), has a production history dating back to the Tang Dynasty or even earlier. The Shanxi General Annals records it among ancient China’s finest liquors, noting that "Fen and Lu distilled spirits were widely popular." This widespread popularity indicates a commercial boom and likely signals the rise of the Luzhou merchants. As early as the mid-Tang Dynasty...
Lucheng Shaobing. "Shaobing" is a unique folk snack from the Shangdang region, and because it originated in Lucheng, it is also known as "Lucheng Shaobing." Both the Ming Dynasty's "Luzhou Annals" and the Qing Dynasty's "Luan Prefecture Annals" contain records of "Lichun (Start of Spring), welcoming the spring, spring whip, spring platters, and spring pancakes." Shaobing is one variety of spring pancake made during Lichun. If it is rolled with meat or...
Dafeng Pills are a traditional renowned medicine produced in ancient Luzhou. They have the effects of relaxing muscles and tendons, promoting blood circulation, unblocking orifices and dispelling wind, dredging meridians, strengthening the liver and kidneys, as well as nourishing and invigorating the body. They are especially effective for back and leg pain, numbness in the limbs, hemiplegia, soreness and fatigue in the muscles and bones, and common wind-related conditions in women before and after childbirth. Many patients who had been bedridden for years were cured after taking them. In North China, Northwest China, especially in mountainous areas, they enjoy a high reputation. The prescription originated in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties and was formulated by the "Wanyitang" pharmacy based on a family-secret recipe, formed into pills using wax.
Luzhong Dangshen is mainly produced in counties of southeast Shanxi such as Pingshun, Lingchuan, Licheng, Wuxiang, and Changzhi. History: In the Ming Dynasty, Li Shizhen described Dangshen in his Compendium of Materia Medica, writing: “The roots of this type are quite slender and long, drooping downward, sometimes reaching over a foot in length, or branching into ten forks. Its price was comparable to silver, and high-quality specimens were rare.” Luzhong Dangshen has round-conical roots, with the top...
Luzhou Baical Skullcap is a specialty of Tunliu County, Changzhi, Shanxi Province. Baical skullcap (Latin name: Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi), also known as mountain tea root or native golden tea root, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria in the Lamiaceae family. It has thick, fleshy roots and rhizomes, stiffly papery leaves shaped lanceolate to linear…
Forsythia from Shangdang is a specialty of Tunliu County in Changzhi, Shanxi Province. Forsythia is one of the traditional Chinese medicinal herbs commonly used in clinical practice. It is also known as yellow flower sprig, forsythia shell, green forsythia, fallen forsythia, and yellow qidan, among other names. Shanxi Province is particularly famous for the forsythia produced in Shangdang, which features bright coloration without any enzymatic spoilage or rot. As a medicinal herb, it tastes bitter and mild, with a slightly cold nature. In traditional Chinese medicine, it has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying,…
The cowpea raw materials processed and produced by the Tunliu County Green Food Development Research Center are sourced from the base in the western hilly mountainous area of Tunliu County. These selected cowpeas are free of impurities and uniform in size. They are of high quality and rich in nutrients, containing abundant protein, unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, mineral elements, organic acids, and other premium...
Primarily produced in Changzhi, it is named Codonopsis (Dangshen) because the region was historically known as Shangdang. The root of the Codonopsis plant is used medicinally to invigorate the spleen and boost qi, treating various ailments. It serves as the main ingredient in many traditional Chinese medicine formulas. Codonopsis and ginseng both belong to the category of qi-tonifying herbs. Codonopsis shares similar efficacy with ginseng but has a more balanced nature—neither drying nor dampening…
Minor cereals Tunliu has a humid continental climate, with vast mountainous and hilly areas, and is far from sources of “three wastes” pollution. The local people have a long-standing tradition of growing minor cereals. In 2000, nine varieties produced in the area—including yellow soybeans, black soybeans, green soybeans, red adzuki beans, mung beans, cowpeas, “Pearl Yellow” millet, corn grits, and Sanhe noodles—