Tianbaoshan Yellow Pears

Tianbaoshan Yellow Pears

Tianbaoshan Yellow Pears are a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Primarily produced in Xiquanzhuang and Xinzhuang areas at the western foot of Tianbaoshan Mountain, in Dayigou, southeastern Pingyi. The cultivation of yellow pears here began during the Qing Dynasty, over 200 years ago. It is one of the five major yellow pear production areas in Shandong and is known as the “Tianbao Pear Village.” A local saying goes: “Ten Jining prefectures are not worth one Dayigou,” highlighting the prosperity of the pear-growing region. Tianbao Yellow Pears mainly include over 10 varieties such as Zimuli, Chi Li, Mian Li, Longquan Li, Cha Zi Li, Xiangshui Li, and Zhui Zi Li, among which Zimuli is the most famous. Legend has it that it originally grew wild on Zimushan Mountain at the southern entrance of Dayigou. Later, someone discovered its uniquely flavorful fruit, transplanted it, and cultivated and propagated it, gradually making it the main variety of Tianbao Yellow Pears, accounting for about 70% of total yellow pear production. These pears are large, with thin skin and rich, tender flesh. They are crisp, juicy, brightly colored, sweet and fragrant in taste, easy to store and transport. They can also be used medicinally, with effects such as regulating qi flow, resolving phlegm, relieving cough, clearing heat, and moistening the lungs. They are considered a premium variety of pears. For many years, they have been popular in major domestic cities and various countries in Southeast Asia.

　　Tianbaoshan Yellow Pears

　　Geographical Scope

　　The protected geographical area for Tianbaoshan Yellow Pears is within Difang Town, Pingyi County, Shandong Province. It extends east to Wanggushan, south to Kangjiazhuang, west to Luoquan’ya Village, and north to Yuezhuang, covering one township and 22 administrative villages. The geographical coordinates are longitude 117°44'–117°53' and latitude 35°18'–35°23', with a total production area of approximately 3,000 hectares. The annual production totals 100,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: Tianbaoshan Yellow Pears are large with thin skin, golden-yellow in color, easy to store and transport. The average weight of a single pear is 300g, and can reach up to 400g. Due to their larger upper body and smaller lower body, resembling a mother carrying a child, they are commonly called “Zimuli” (Mother-and-Son Pears) by locals. Tianbaoshan Yellow Pears have benefits such as regulating qi flow, resolving phlegm, relieving cough, clearing heat, and moistening the lungs. They are considered a premium variety of pears and have been popular in major domestic cities and various countries in Southeast Asia for many years. 　　2. Internal Quality Characteristics: The flesh is white, crisp, tender, and juicy, with few stone cells. Soluble solids content is >10%, total sugar is 4–5%, total acid is <0.5%, and vitamin C content is 2.5mg–3.5mg per 100g of flesh. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pears, known as the “king of fruits,” are slightly cold in nature, sweet in flavor, and can promote saliva production, quench thirst, moisten dryness, resolve phlegm, and lubricate the intestines for smoother bowel movements. Eating one or two pears daily in autumn not only has unique benefits against autumn dryness but also helps clear heat and calm the nerves, and provides some auxiliary therapeutic effects for high blood pressure, excessive sleep, and vivid dreaming. Recently, Korean scientists also published survey results showing that eating one pear after a meal helps eliminate carcinogens accumulated in the human body; heated pear juice contains even more anti-cancer substances. Therefore, eating a pear after consuming fried or fast food is a recommended healthy dietary habit. 　　3. Safety Requirements: Tianbaoshan Yellow Pears are grown in an excellent environment, free from any pollution, and are highly nutritious and safe for human consumption. The product quality complies with the “Food Hygiene Law of the People’s Republic of China,” the “Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China,” and related standards.