Guanxian Ya Pear

Guanxian Ya Pear

Guanxian Ya Pear is a geographical indication protected product.

Guanxian Ya Pear is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Guanxian Ya Pear is an agricultural geographical indication product.

　　Guanxian Ya Pear was originally one of the premium varieties of traditional pears in Tangyi County, with a cultivation history of 500 years. The Lanwo area is known for its high yield and excellent quality, earning the reputation as the "Hometown of Ya Pears." The pear gets its name from the protrusion at the base of the stem, which resembles a duck's head. This pear is visually appealing—when freshly picked, the mature fruit has a yellowish-green skin that turns entirely golden after storage. It is large in size, small in core, thin-skinned, juicy, with a balanced sweet and sour taste, rich aroma, and a crisp, delicious flavor. It is also excellent for making canned goods and beverages. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Ya Pear has become the dominant pear variety in Guanxian and has been sold both within and outside the province, as well as to countries in the southeast region, where it has been widely welcomed by consumers.

　　Geographical Scope

　　Guanxian Ya Pear is produced within the administrative region of Guanxian County, Liaocheng City, covering four townships: Lanwo Township, Qingshui Town, Ganguantun Township, and Xinji Township, encompassing a total of 52 administrative villages. The western boundary is Qu Tun Village in Lanwo Township, the eastern boundary is Liu Bazhai Village in Xinji Township, the northern boundary is Liu Tun Village in Qingshui Town, and the southern boundary is Da Qu Village in Lanwo Township. The geographical coordinates are: 115°31′ to 115°39′ east longitude, 36°33′ to 36°37′ north latitude, with an altitude ranging between 29.5 and 35 meters. The total protected area spans 7,003 hectares, with an annual output of 310,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. Appearance Characteristics: The fruits of Guanxian Ya Pear are golden yellow in color (milky white when bagged), with thin skin, crisp and juicy flesh, few stone cells, and a deliciously crisp and sweet taste. They are large in size, small in core, fragrant, and leave a refreshing aftertaste. The fruit surface is clean and smooth, with a well-shaped form. The pear is named for the enlarged base of the stem and the duck-head-like junction where the stem meets the shoulder of the fruit. 2. Internal Characteristics: The fruits have bright color, tender and fine texture, and are generally crisp. Each fruit weighs between 180g and 280g and is rich in various vitamins, organic acids, zinc, iron, and other nutrients. The soluble solids content is ≥12.0%, titratable acid ≥0.2%, and vitamin C ≥8mg/100g. 3. Safety Requirements: Guanxian Ya Pear strictly adheres to the NY/T 844-2010 standard.