Qingliu Tofu Skin

Qingliu Tofu Skin

Qingliu tofu skin is a geographical indication protected product.

Qingliu tofu skin is a geographical indication certified trademark.

　　Qingliu specialty tofu skin: Qingliu County has a long-standing history of producing tofu skin and enjoys widespread fame. Qingliu tofu skin is fragrant, mellow, sweet, chewy, quick to cook, and holds its texture even when boiled for a long time, making it a convenient food. It is a green food high in protein and low in fat. China is an ancient civilization with thousands of years of history, and Chinese cuisine stands out uniquely among the delicacies of the world. Tofu skin tastes sweet and mild, and is neutral in nature. It helps clear the lungs, nourish the stomach, relieve coughs, and reduce sweating. It is used to treat symptoms such as lung heat cough and constipation. When cooked with glutinous rice — which strengthens the spleen and stomach, relieves thirst, and calms irritability — and rock sugar, tofu skin porridge can benefit qi, improve bowel movement, support safe pregnancy, ease childbirth, and even induce labor. Expectant mothers who consume it before delivery may experience smoother labor and a shorter birthing process, making it an excellent health food for prenatal care.

　　　On December 24, 2007, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine officially approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for “Qingliu Tofu Skin” under Announcement No. 200 of 2007. The protected production area covers the current administrative region of Qingliu County. This marked the first national geographical indication protection product for Qingliu County and its first national-level brand, ending the county’s history without any national-level brands.

　　The production of “Qingliu Tofu Skin” boasts a history of over 800 years. Known for its golden color, and unique qualities of being fragrant, mellow, sweet, chewy, elastic, quick to cook, and holding its texture even after prolonged boiling, it is rich in plant protein, unsaturated fatty acids, and more than ten essential nutrients and trace elements beneficial to the human body. With its outstanding reputation, it is well-known both domestically and internationally. “Qingliu Tofu Skin” has become one of the leading industries in Qingliu for boosting agricultural efficiency and increasing farmers’ income. Obtaining geographical indication product protection is of great significance in further enhancing the product’s visibility, increasing its added value, expanding and strengthening the tofu skin industry, raising farmers' incomes, and promoting the development of new rural areas.

　　The protected production area for Qingliu tofu skin as a geographical indication product is defined according to the scope proposed in the "Request for Defining the Protected Production Area Scope of Qingliu Tofu Skin as a Geographical Indication Product" (Qing Zheng Wen [2007] No. 98) issued by Qingliu County, Fujian Province — namely, the current administrative region of Qingliu County, Fujian Province.