Zhangdu Pickles

Zhangdu Pickles

　　“Zhangdu Pickles” are a traditional and renowned local specialty product of Jing County, with a long production history, unique manufacturing methods, and excellent craftsmanship. The county has over 1,000 professional technicians dedicated to their production. The main ingredients come from pollution-free vegetables grown by local farmers in towns such as Zhangdu, with more than 5,000 acres of specialized production bases, as well as other seasonal common vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, radish, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers, which are abundantly available. Zhangdu Pickles are rich in local character, have excellent flavor and quality, and are deeply loved by consumers. They have won numerous awards as premium products, including a Bronze Award at China's First Food Expo in 1988, and have been frequently featured in national and provincial newspapers, television, and radio programs.

　　The pickles specialty of Jing County has a long history and has been favored by people since ancient times, often served as a traditional condiment for entertaining guests and as part of banquet meals. It is especially well known for its fragrant vegetables, ginger, garlic, sesame radish strips. As early as the 1980s, veterans of the New Fourth Army returned to their old haunts in Jing County. Upon tasting their beloved fragrant vegetables once again, they were filled with joy and spontaneously composed a poem in praise: “Driving past the old streets once more, memories of the past stir my soul. The pickled ginger and fragrant greens are divine, their aroma lingers on the lips once more.”

　　Main Brands

　　In 1988, the trademarks “Zhangdu” and “Dingdu” were registered, followed by the “Zhengxinglong” brand in 1999, earning the trust of consumers. Among them, “Zhangdu Pickles,” “Zhengxinglong Pickles,” and “Dingdu Pickles” are especially famous far and wide.

　　The pickled vegetable series produced by Jing County Yucai Pickled Products Factory are a renowned specialty of Anhui Province, with a history of nearly 100 years. The products are meticulously processed using traditional techniques and unique formulas, without adding any preservatives, and are popular both within and outside the province.

　　The main products fall into six categories (fragrant vegetables, radish strips, ginger, chili peppers, minced garlic, and green beans), comprising over 60 varieties.

　　Fragrant Vegetables: Made from high-quality tall-stem Chinese cabbage, selected, washed, shredded, dried, seasoned, and pickled with precision. They boast a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste, making them an exceptional condiment.

　　Spicy Radish Strips: Golden in color and fragrant in aroma, these strips combine spiciness, fragrance, crispness, and tenderness, leaving a long-lasting aftertaste with every bite.

　　Sweet and Sour Ginger Strips: Bright in color, tender in texture, and crisp in bite, they balance sweetness with a hint of spice and a touch of sourness, making them a great tea accompaniment and an excellent flavor enhancer.

　　Red Chili Slices: Thick and tender, not sour or astringent, with a unique flavor.

　　Sour Green Beans: Tender in texture and distinctive in taste, combining sourness with sweetness and a hint of spice. They are not only a great side dish but also a tasty appetite stimulant.