Salted duck eggs and century eggs from Niují

Salted duck eggs and century eggs from Niují

　　The salted duck eggs pickled in Niují Village, Xiao Jing Township, Dongming, are known for their fresh, tender, delicate, loose, sandy, and oily qualities, making them a feast for the eyes. The lead-free century eggs they produce feature dark brown, crystal-clear egg whites and firm, well-layered yolks, offering a fragrant and delicious taste. As early as the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty, the salted duck eggs and century eggs from Niují became local tribute products, continuously offered to the imperial court for over a hundred years. They were highly praised as a delicacy enjoyed by the emperor and the royal family, thus gaining fame across the land. After the reform and opening-up, leveraging the unique water and soil advantages of the village, they collaborated with Shandong marine enterprises, the provincial Department of Agriculture, and others to adopt new technologies in raising laying ducks, producing over 20 tons of eggs annually. The resulting salted duck eggs and century eggs are sold to major cities such as Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Jinan.