Gaobeidian Yellow Peaches

Gaobeidian Yellow Peaches

Gaobeidian Yellow Peaches are a Geographical Indication Agricultural Product.

　　Gaobeidian Yellow Peaches are a specialty of Gaobeidian City, Baoding, Hebei Province. Known for their excellent taste and rich nutrition, these peaches are popular in international markets such as Japan. Gaobeidian Yellow Peaches are recognized as a National Agricultural Product Geographical Indication Protected product.

　　Gaobeidian City has a long history and a simple, honest folk culture. According to the "Gaobeidian City Annals," during the Xia Dynasty, the Yi tribal group settled and expanded here. The cultivation of peach trees in Gaobeidian has a long history. As recorded in the "Gaobeidian City Annals," in the 12th year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign in the Qing Dynasty, several families with the surname Wang guarded a peach orchard in the area before settling down and founding a village, which they named Wangjiazhuang after their surname—later shortened to Wangzhuang, now known as Wangzhuang Village in Zhangliuzhuang Township. Thanks to Gaobeidian’s favorable natural climate, high-quality soil, mineral-rich groundwater, strong technical support and services, local government attention, and smooth processing and sales channels, the planting area of yellow peaches in the city has expanded rapidly to reach a total of 6,000 mu. The peaches typically weigh between 160–185 grams each, are nearly round in shape, with a round or slightly pointed top. The skin is yellowish-green, and the flesh is yellow with red blushes, offering a sweet-and-sour flavor that becomes especially sweet and richly peach-flavored when ripe. The flesh is tender, full-bodied, and visually appealing, with high yield, good storability and transportability, and excellent processing characteristics. The Gaobeidian Golden Boy No. 4 yellow peach won the second prize at the “2008 China Hebei Quality Fruits Guinness Challenge Competition,” and the Gaobeidian Golden Boy No. 7 won the silver award at the “First Hebei Province Famous and High-Quality Fruits Competition.”

　　Yellow peaches are a variety of peach characterized by their yellow flesh, hence the name. They are highly nutritious, containing abundant antioxidants, dietary fiber, and various trace elements.

　　In 2014, the "Gaobeidian Yellow Peaches" application submitted by the Gaobeidian Yellow Peach Association passed the review of the Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and expert evaluation, leading to its registration and protection under the National Agricultural Product Geographical Indication system.

　　Geographical Scope

　　The geographical indication area for Gaobeidian Yellow Peaches covers six townships and 16 natural villages: Beicheng Subdistrict, Xincheng Town, Xinlizhuang Town, Zhangliuzhuang Township, Sizhuang Town, and Baigou New Town. It spans from Zhangliuzhuang Township in the east to Beicheng Chengezhuang in the west, Xiaohancun in Xinlizhuang in the north, and Gaoqiao Farm in the south. Its geographical coordinates are between 115°47′24″ to 116°12′4″ east longitude and 39°5′53″ to 39°23′17″ north latitude. The protected area spans 30,000 mu, with a perennial planting area of 6,000 mu and an annual output of 12,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: Gaobeidian Yellow Peaches typically weigh 160–185 grams each, are nearly round in shape, with a round or slightly pointed top. The skin is yellowish-green, and the flesh is yellow. The peaches have a strong yellow peach flavor, good yield, firm texture, and excellent processing suitability. Their taste is pleasant, sweet-and-sour, becoming sweeter upon ripening, with a rich peach flavor, full-bodied flesh, appealing color and taste. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Gaobeidian Yellow Peaches are highly nutritious. Testing shows they contain 0.92–0.99g/100g total dietary fiber, 13.5–13.6g/100g soluble solids, and 5.87–6.11mg/100g vitamin C.