Wenzu Chinese Toon

Wenzu Chinese Toon

Wenzu Chinese Toon is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Wenzu Town in Zhangqiu City is located in the southern mountainous region of Zhangqiu, Jinan, Shandong Province. The area features crisscrossing mountain ranges, lush vegetation, spectacular scenery, and a unique climate, making it a naturally unpolluted environment. The superior geographical conditions create optimal growing conditions for local crops, yielding abundant produce, among which Wenzu Chinese Toon is especially renowned. The Wenzu Chinese Toon shoots are plump and tender, with bright reddish leaves that glisten with oil and show hints of green within the red. In terms of taste: Wenzu Chinese Toon has a rich, captivating aroma. It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and other trace elements, with higher nutritional content than ordinary Chinese toon. Per 100 grams of Chinese toon shoots, there are 9.8 grams of protein, 143 milligrams of calcium, 115 milligrams of vitamin C, 135 milligrams of phosphorus, and 1.36 milligrams of carotene.

　　Chinese toon is known as the “tree vegetable” and consists of the tender shoots of the Chinese toon tree. Around the Grain Rain period each spring, the fresh shoots can be used to prepare a variety of dishes. Not only is it highly nutritious, but it also possesses significant medicinal value. With thick leaves and tender shoots, green leaves edged in red, resembling agate and jade, Chinese toon boasts a rich fragrance and far greater nutritional richness than other vegetables, making it a prized delicacy for banquets.

　　Wenzu Chinese Toon

　　Wenzu Town Chinese Toon Planting Association

　　10921192

　　Chinese Toon (Fresh Vegetable)