Huizhou Dahongpao

Huizhou Dahongpao

　　Water chestnut (also known as horse hoof): A dual-purpose aquatic crop used both as a fruit and a vegetable. The locally grown variety is "Huizhou Dahongpao," with an annual planting area of around 10,000 mu and a total output of 15,000 tons. The harvest season runs from November to March of the following year, and the main production area is Qiankou Town. This is a local variety characterized by large corms, a brownish-red outer skin, white flesh, high moisture content, high sugar content, tender texture, and sweet taste. It has a good mouthfeel and high processing yield, making it an ideal raw material for canned goods and frozen foods.