Bamboo shoots of Jiangle

Bamboo shoots of Jiangle

The bamboo shoots of Jiangle are a Geographical Indication (GI) agricultural product.

　　Bamboo shoots of Jiangle are a specialty of Jiangle County, Sanming, Fujian.

　　The bamboo shoots of Jiangle refer to the Dictyophora echino-volvata Zane, Zheng et Hu species. The people of Jiangle have a long history of gathering and consuming wild bamboo shoots. Large-scale artificial cultivation began in the mid-1980s. Jiangle County boasts a superior geographical environment, with forest coverage reaching up to 84%. The region is dominated by karst landforms, featuring high-calcium soil, clean and slightly acidic water, as well as low mineralization. Cultivation areas are mainly distributed in river valley basins within forests, where there is a significant day-night temperature difference. There is an abundance of cultivation materials such as moso bamboo sawdust, reeds, and rice husks. Unique cultivation methods, including covering with thick soil and harvesting when the mushroom cap begins to crack, contribute to the distinctive qualities of Jiangle bamboo shoots. Tests show that Jiangle bamboo shoots are large in size—dry stalks measure 17–20 cm in length and 2–3.3 cm in diameter (at the middle), with a crisp texture, rich aroma, and minimal discoloration during storage. In 1987, retired doctor Zheng Zerun successfully cultivated them in an 18-square-meter area in the mountain bamboo forest at an altitude of four to five hundred meters. That same year, Jiangle County listed outdoor bamboo shoot cultivation as a “small spark” project for development, and held special discussions on funding, spawn supply, technical training, mountain land use, and sales. This initiative mobilized farmers to develop production and establish production capacity. Since Dr. Zheng introduced bamboo shoot cultivation, 28 years have passed. In the past, cultivation yields were low and varieties mixed. With advancements in technology and the introduction of new varieties, key cultivars have become D89 from the Forestry and Agriculture University and D1 from the Sanming Fungus Research Institute. The cultivation model has also evolved from shade-sheltered growing to a three-dimensional intercropping system with taro, bringing encouraging changes to bamboo shoot farming. Currently, there are 38 spawn producers, with over 8,000 acres under cultivation, producing more than 8,000 tons of fresh shoots and generating over 100 million yuan in output value. It is one of the leading promoted varieties among edible fungi.

　　Region:

　　Fujian

　　Applicant:

　　Jiangle County Edible Fungi Association

　　Region:

　　2014

　　Geographic Scope

　　Bamboo shoots produced in Jiangle are an extremely valuable type of edible fungus. The protected area lies between 26°26′ and 27°04′ north latitude, and 117°05′ and 117°40′ east longitude, stretching 71 km from north to south and 59 km from east to west. The protected region includes nine townships under the jurisdiction of Jiangle County: Wanquan, Huangtan, Nankou, Bailian, Guangming, Gaotang, Guyong, Shuinan, and Dayuan, encompassing 96 administrative villages. The bamboo shoot planting area in Jiangle County spans 8,025 mu, with a yield of 7,850 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. Quality Features of Jiangle Bamboo Shoots: The Jiangle bamboo shoot is large in size—dry stalks measure 17–20 cm in length and 2–3.3 cm in diameter (at the middle), with a crisp texture, rich aroma, and minimal discoloration during storage. 2. Internal Quality: 10–22g carbohydrates /100g, 0.5–1.5g fat /100g, 0.1–0.8g protein /100g, 4.1–5.2g fiber /100g. 3. Safety Requirements: The quality of Jiangle bamboo shoots should comply with the NY/T836-2004 standard for bamboo shoots set by the Ministry of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China.