Zhukou Small-Grain Peanuts

Zhukou Small-Grain Peanuts

Zhukou Small-Grain Peanuts are a product with geographical indication.

　　Zhukou Small-Grain Peanuts

　　Following review by the Quality and Safety Center of Agricultural Products under the Ministry of Agriculture and evaluation by expert panels, "Zhukou Small-Grain Peanuts" from Taining County met the registration and protection conditions stipulated in the "Administrative Measures for Geographical Indication of Agricultural Products." The Ministry of Agriculture approved the registration and implemented legal protection, making it the third agricultural product in Sanming City to receive national geographical indication registration and protection.

　　It is understood that small-grain peanuts are a unique variety of Zhukou Town, with a history of over a thousand years. The seeds are purple, small but firm and plump. Starting in April 2009, Taining County began the application process to register Zhukou Small-Grain Peanuts for geographical indication protection, collecting and organizing relevant application materials. The application covered everything from the superior quality of the small-grain peanuts to their historical and cultural value. The Zhukou Small-Grain Peanuts Professional Cooperative combined standardized production techniques to guide members in scientifically cultivating pollution-free peanuts, which significantly increased yield and further improved quality. This national geographical indication status has brought greater business opportunities for the development of Zhukou Small-Grain Peanuts.

　　Geographical Scope

　　Zhukou Small-Grain Peanuts are produced in Zhukou Town, Taining County, Fujian Province. Zhukou Town is located in the northeast of Taining County, between 117°10′ and 117°15′ east longitude and 26°54′ and 26°58′ north latitude. It borders Jiangle County to the southeast, connects to Shan Cheng Town to the southwest, adjoins Shangqing Township to the northwest, and neighbors Shaowu City to the northeast. The total area of the region is 114.5 square kilometers, with cultivated land covering 39,600 mu. Currently, the actual planted area of Zhukou Small-Grain Peanuts is 4,200 mu, yielding 600 tons. The terrain in Zhukou Town is relatively flat, featuring typical hilly landforms. The climate is mild and moist, with distinct seasons, abundant water resources, and good vegetation. The area also boasts the stunning attraction "Shiwang Ten-Mile Grand Canyon" within the Taining UNESCO Global Geopark, along with rich mineral and tourism resources.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: The pods are slightly smaller than those of ordinary peanuts. The shells are thin, with clearer textures than regular peanuts and a darker color, slightly reddish. After drying, the weight of 100 pods is 124.4g–128.6g, averaging 127.2g, and the weight of 100 kernels is 50–51g, averaging 50.6g. The kernels are plumper and more intact compared to regular peanuts, and the taste is crisper and more fragrant. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Zhukou Small-Grain Peanuts are highly nutritious, with protein content ranging from 20%–25% and fat content from 40%–50%. The vitamin C content in peanut kernels is ≥4.0mg/100g, and potassium content is ≥600mg/100g. 3. Safety Requirements: Peanuts entering the market must meet the hygiene standards for pollution-free peanuts (NY5303—2005).