Dehua Daiyun Black Chicken

Dehua Daiyun Black Chicken

The Dehua Daiyun Black Chicken is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　The Daiyun Black Chicken from Dehua is the only surviving rare breed in our province. It gets its name because its feathers, skin, meat, and internal organs are all black, and it boasts tender, fragrant, and deliciously savory meat that is rich in melanin, which has high nourishing and medicinal value. It is known as “more nourishing than soft-shelled turtle, better for recovery than pigeon, and more beautifying than pearl.” Tested by the Fujian Provincial Central Testing Institute, the chicken is found to be rich in protein, vitamins A, D, E, and essential nutrients such as calcium, iron, and zinc, all of which are two to three times higher than those found in ordinary native chickens. Yet its fat content is extremely low. For centuries, this chicken has been chosen by locals as an excellent nutritional supplement for women during postpartum recovery and as a premium gift for relatives and friends.