Wendeng Sand Pears

Wendeng Sand Pears

Wendeng Sand Pears are a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　Wendeng Sand Pears are a specialty of Wendeng City, Weihai, Shandong Province.

　　Wendeng Sand Pears are the third most widely planted fruit tree species in Wendeng and are distributed across various towns, with the highest concentration in Dashuibo, Gejia, Jieshi, and Gaocun. The main varieties cultivated include Golden Pear, Shinseiki, Hosui, Shinsui, and Huashan. With over 1,200 hectares under cultivation, the annual yield exceeds 50,000 tons. Wendeng Sand Pears are medium to large in size, with an average single fruit weight of over 300 grams and a maximum of up to 800 grams. Their hardness exceeds 4 kilograms per square centimeter, and some varieties reach as high as 13.6 kilograms per square centimeter. The shape is round or flat-round, similar to apples, with a well-formed appearance. After bagging, mature fruits show reduced russeting and have smooth, delicate skin. Once the fruit stem is trimmed, it rests against the fruit shoulder and is hidden within the calyx cavity. The skin color ranges from yellowish-brown to brown, while the flesh is white, antioxidant-rich, sweet, refreshing, and fragrant. The peel is thin, the core small, and the edible portion high. The flesh is fine, crisp, juicy, with few stone cells, high hardness, and excellent storage capability. In addition to being eaten fresh, they can also be processed into pear juice, pear paste, dried pears, pear preserves, canned pears, and more. Wendeng Sand Pears are rich in nutritional value. The soluble solids content of the fruit is 13%, vitamin C content is 6.31 mg/100g, total acid content is 0.17%, zinc is 0.86 mg, and iron is 1.04 mg. Additionally, they contain protein, fat, carbohydrates, phosphorus, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and a variety of other vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. Wendeng is one of the regions in Shandong Province with the longest history, largest cultivation area, and highest quality of sand pear production. The pears are harvested between September and October and can be stored at room temperature until April or May of the following year. Currently, 400 hectares of sand pears in Gejia Town have obtained pollution-free agricultural product certification. In November 2009, the sand pears from one planting enterprise in Wendeng were certified as organic food by the China Green Food Development Center. Depending on the variety and quality, the average price of Wendeng Sand Pears ranges from 4 to 8 yuan per kilogram. They are popular in major domestic cities such as Beijing, Nanjing, and Shanghai, and are also exported to neighboring countries including South Korea and Japan, with export earnings exceeding 3 million US dollars. The annual total sales of Wendeng Sand Pears in the region amount to over 210 million yuan.

　　Region: Shandong

　　Applicant: Wendeng City Green Food Association

　　Region: 2013

　　Geographical Scope

　　The geographical scope for the application and registration of the geographical indication of Wendeng Sand Pears covers areas within Wendeng City, starting from Dianzitou Village in Jieshi Town in the north; extending to Gushu Village in Dashuibo Town in the east; reaching Qiandao Village in Zeku Town in the south; and ending at Xitanjiakou Village in Gejia Town in the west. This includes 687 administrative villages across 15 towns (offices) and development zones within Wendeng City. The geographical coordinates are between 121°43' to 122°19' east longitude and 36°52' to 37°16' north latitude. The protected cultivation area spans 1,200 hectares, with an annual yield of 54,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: Wendeng Sand Pears are large and uniformly shaped, mostly round or flat-round. The skin color is mostly brown, yellowish-brown, or green. The lenticels are relatively large, generally without a stem button, and the fruit stems are relatively long. The flesh is white, dense, juicy, tender yet crisp, with few stone cells, sweet and refreshing with a fragrant taste. The skin is smooth with minimal russeting, the core is small, and the edible portion is large. In addition to being eaten fresh, they can also be processed into pear juice, pear paste, dried pears, pear preserves, canned pears, pear wine, and pear vinegar. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Wendeng Sand Pears are rich in nutritional value. The soluble solids content of the fruit is ≥12%, vitamin C content is 6.31 mg/100g, total acid content is ≤0.3%, iron is 1.04 mg/kg, and zinc is 0.86 mg/kg. Additionally, they contain protein, fat, carbohydrates, phosphorus, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and a variety of other vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. 3. Safety Requirements: The hygiene indicators of Wendeng Sand Pears comply with the NY/T844-2010 standard for green food temperate fruits.