Wine persimmons, abundantly produced in the Datan area, are made by mixing unripe green persimmons with sorghum-based fermented grain mash (or low-alcohol white spirit), then sealing them in jars for several months before they are ready to be opened and eaten. High-quality wine persimmons have golden-yellow or deep-brown skin and flesh, with a texture that's neither too soft nor too hard. They boast a rich, mellow wine flavor and an appealing color and taste, making them a treasured gift for family and friends. …
Eight-Plate Pears are one of the premium pear varieties in Li County. They are named “Winter Eight-Plate” because of their flat, round shape resembling a plate, ripening in the eighth lunar month (August) and being storable for consumption through the winter. With a long production history, they have been widely cultivated since the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty. When ripe, they feature vibrant colors, a light yellow base, red blushes on the skin, fine, crisp, tender white flesh, abundant juice…
Angelica is a perennial herbaceous plant distributed across China in provinces such as Gansu, Yunnan, Sichuan, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Hunan, Hubei, and Guizhou, and is cultivated in many of these regions. The roots of the angelica plant are used medicinally and are among the most commonly used traditional Chinese herbs. The whole root is roughly cylindrical in shape, with 3 to 5 or more lateral roots at the lower part, each measuring 15 to 25 cm in length. The outer...
Potatoes can be cooked and eaten as a staple food or vegetable. However, fresh potato tubers are bulky, have high water content, and are difficult to transport and store for long periods. For this reason, countries around the world pay great attention to producing processed potato products, such as French-style frozen fries, chips, instant potato flour, starch, and a wide variety of pastries and wafers—amounting to over 100 types.
Walnuts, originally native to the Near East, are also known as Persian walnuts or Qiang walnuts. Together with almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts, they are known as the world’s famous “four major dried fruits.” They can be eaten raw or roasted, or used to make oil, pastries, candies, and more. Not only are they delicious, but they also have high nutritional value, earning them titles such as the “fruit of longevity” and the “longevity nut.” Modern medicine…
Apples are a type of fruit from the plant kingdom, typically producing multiple flowers and fruits, and are rich in nutrients with dietary therapy and auxiliary treatment benefits. People who eat more apples have a significantly lower chance of catching a cold compared to those who don’t eat or eat fewer apples. Therefore, scientists and doctors refer to apples as “all-around healthy fruit” or even “the doctor of all trades.” Nowadays, with relatively severe air pollution...
Prickly ash belongs to the Rutaceae family and is a deciduous shrub. Its fruit is rich in volatile oils such as citral and geraniol, as well as fats and unsaturated organic acids. It boasts a unique and intense aromatic fragrance, with a lasting numbing spiciness. The fruit serves both as a culinary spice and a medicinal ingredient. Lizhou's prickly ash is mainly produced in towns such as Leiba, Longlin, Jiangkou, and Zhongba. The main varieties include...
Hui County Purple-skin Garlic is a specialty of Hui County, Longnan City, Gansu Province. As a premium aromatic seasoning vegetable, Hui County Purple-skin Garlic is extremely nutritious, offering both medical and health benefits. It is also an essential condiment in the globally popular Lanzhou Beef Noodles. Hui County Purple-skin Garlic is a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. Due to its unique...
Bangbang Noodles—Bangbang Noodles, originating from hand-pulled noodles, are made using the techniques of dried noodle production while incorporating methods from hand-pulling. Topped with scallions, garlic sprouts, chili, diced tofu, and other seasonings, they offer a uniquely flavorful taste that keeps people coming back for more. After a long, exhausting day, when hunger strikes, Bangbang Noodles are not only delicious but also widely renowned, mainly due to their distinctive craftsmanship and unique ingredients. The making...
Huixian Red Fuji. The Huixian Red Fuji originates in Huixian County, Gansu Province. This area produces apples for export. The fruit is large and well-shaped, with a bright and vivid crimson color, a distinctly five-pointed base, a fragrant and sweet taste, and a crisp and delicious texture. It is of premium quality and enjoys an excellent reputation overseas. …
Summer soybeans are the third most important grain crop in Huixian County and a significant component of farmers’ cash income. They are widely cultivated in townships with abundant sunlight in the central river valley plains of Huixian, such as Fuzhen, Lichuan, Niyang, Yinxing, Chengguan, Shuiyang, Yongning, and Liulin. Over the years, the county’s total soybean planting area has been around 140,000 mu, with an average…
Huixian is a high-quality tobacco leaf production base for Lanzhou Cigarette Factory. Since the introduction of flue-cured tobacco cultivation in 1997, the industry has now expanded to cover an area of 6,500 mu, with a total tobacco leaf output of over 800 tons, generating a production value exceeding 7.3 million yuan and contributing over 1.4 million yuan in agricultural specialty taxes annually. The main planting areas are distributed across six townships including Yinxing, Fuzhen…
The silkworm and mulberry industry is a traditional and advantageous regional industry in Huixian County, with a development history dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Farmers have long-standing experience in mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing. In recent years, the Huixian County Party Committee and the County Government have seized the historical opportunities of the “East Mulberries Moving West, South Silkworms Moving North” initiative and the large-scale development of the western region, where ecology must take priority. They have vigorously supported the development of the silkworm and mulberry industry as a key specialty sector for adjusting the county’s agricultural structure and increasing farmers’ incomes. To date, the county has developed over 5,000 mu of mulberry orchards, with an annual silkworm rearing capacity of 1,200 dan, producing 42,000 kilograms of fresh cocoons. Farmers’ income from selling cocoons has reached 630,000 yuan. Once the full 5,000 mu of mulberry orchards reach peak production, the annual silkworm rearing capacity will reach 12,500 dan, yielding 440,000 kilograms of fresh cocoons, and farmers’ income from cocoon sales is expected to hit 6.56 million yuan. In terms of silkworm and mulberry production and management, the county fully leverages the resources of the County Silkworm Breed Farm and Longnan Futong Cocoon & Silk Company, adopting an “company + base + farmer” contract farming business model, which has greatly motivated farmers to engage in silkworm and mulberry production. According to Huixian County’s specialty industry development plan, by 2011, the mulberry orchard area will reach 20,000 mu, establishing the county as a key high-quality silkworm and mulberry production base in western China.
Ginkgo, also known as white fruit, is a rare and valuable tree species unique to China. Its entire tree is highly beneficial, serving various purposes including food, medicine, timber, landscaping, and ornamental use. It holds significant economic and medicinal value. Huizhou County, located in the mountainous region of southern Gansu, has a long history of cultivating ginkgo due to its climate, soil, and other environmental factors...
Longnan City’s Huixian is known for its Longnan Chun liquor and Jinhui liquor. Gansu Dahuapao prickly ash: a traditional product widely distributed in the province, with three varieties—Big Prickly Ash, Dahuapao, and Xiaohuapao. The Dahuapao from Longnan is considered the best, also called Fupiāo (summer pepper), distinguished by two small fleshy protrusions at the base of the fruit stem, commonly known as “ears,” which set it apart from other types. Cheng County’s sand...
Looking into the history of Jinhui Liquor, it’s not hard to see that these words are crucial to its identity: development, glory, dormancy, transformation, and resurgence. Indeed, Jinhui plays an indispensable role in the development of Gansu’s liquor industry. Longdong liquor has deep roots, and Longdong liquor culture is rich and profound. The culture of Jinhui Liquor is not only well-founded, but also…
Longnan Chun from Huizhou County…
The four counties of Wudu, Wenxian, Kangxian, and Chengxian in the Bailong River and Baishui River valleys of Longnan are the best olive oil production bases in China. The olives grown here are of higher quality than those from their place of origin along the Mediterranean coast. In recent years, Gansu's olive oil has become a key specialty product of the province. Currently, various types of olive planting demonstration...
Distinctive Quality: Kang County fungus belongs to the Auricularia polytricha (wood ear) category. It features large, thick caps, a jet-black glossy appearance, soft yet slightly springy texture, a smooth and refreshing mouthfeel, and a delicate fragrance. It has been widely renowned for over 200 years and is sold both domestically and internationally. Cultural Background: The history of harvesting and utilizing fungus in China dates back a very long time. As early as the 30s of the 6th century…
【Also known as】Daughter Tea, Thousand-layer Tower, Big Opposite Leaf Herb, Little Liu Jinu, Guizhou Hypericum 【Source】The dried whole plant of the plant Hypericum perforatum from the Clusiaceae family. St. John's Wort is a perennial herb with bright yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy, and sunny areas. It is found wild all over the world…