Pickled Mustard Greens

Pickled Mustard Greens

　　Pickled mustard greens are one of the major local specialties of Tongxiang City. They are processed from stem mustard and are rich in protein, vitamin C, sugar, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and other nutrients. Tongxiang pickled mustard greens are known for their unique flavor—fresh, fragrant, tender, and crisp. The product sells well across China and is also exported to Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, and Western European countries. As a key production area for pickled mustard greens in China, Tongxiang has a perennial planting area of over 60,000 mu. With the development of the commodity economy, pickled mustard green production has grown rapidly nationwide. In the face of fierce market competition, our city has continuously improved mustard green varieties, explored high-yield cultivation techniques, refined processing methods, and promoted small packaging. Product quality has been enhanced, boosting both market competitiveness and the share of domestic and international markets. Currently, Tongxiang-produced pickled mustard greens account for about one-third of Zhejiang Province’s total exports of the product. (Tongxiang)