Pinghu Zhaodan (Fermented Duck Egg)

Pinghu Zhaodan

　　　Product Name: Pinghu Zhaodan

　　Product Origin: Jiaxing, Zhejiang

　　Product Characteristics: Shell falls off naturally, inner membrane remains intact, egg presents a translucent appearance, shaped like a rugby ball; egg white is milky-white and soft-gel-like, yolk is orange-red or yellow

　　Product Components: Protein, fat, lecithin, ovotransferrin, vitamins A, D, B, as well as iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium

　　Product History: During the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1722–1735), in the western part of Pinghu City, Zhejiang, there was a liquor shop owner named Xu Yuanyuan who brewed liquor that became popular among locals. One year during the plum rain season, a major flood occurred, causing some of Mr. Xu’s duck eggs to fall into a vat of fermenting glutinous rice mash. Several months later, Mr. Xu discovered these eggs. Upon cracking them open, he was pleasantly surprised to find translucent egg whites enclosing bright orange-red yolks, exuding a rich and fragrant aroma. Upon tasting, he found the flavor uniquely delicious with a long-lasting aftertaste. Overjoyed and almost jumping with excitement, Mr. Xu realized the business potential — he decided to turn duck eggs into preserved fermented eggs by marinating them in glutinous rice wine mash, and then sell them on the market. And so, the Pinghu Zhaodan was born.

　　Product Introduction: Pinghu Zhaodan, also known as Soft-Shell Fermented Egg, has a history of over 200 years. Legend has it that during the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (circa 1730), someone from Pingshan, Haiyan successfully created the 'Soft-Shell Fermented Egg.' Its characteristics include: the shell falling off naturally, the inner membrane remaining intact, an egg with a translucent appearance shaped like a rugby ball, milky-white and soft-gel-like egg white, and an orange-red or yellow yolk. It offers a rich alcoholic fragrance, a delicious taste, and a long-lasting aftertaste. Pinghu Zhaodan has been exhibited at the 'Nanyang Industrial Exposition,' the 'London Expo in the UK,' and the 'Nanjing Commodities Fair,' receiving high praise from both Chinese and international visitors. It once won a gold medal at the Panama International Exposition. Currently, the production of Zhaodan continues to increase, and it is exported to Hong Kong, Macau, and various Southeast Asian countries.