Taohua Mountain Chicken Eggs

Taohua Mountain Chicken Eggs

　　According to *The Complete Guide to China’s Local Specialties*, Taohua Mountain Chicken Eggs, Bijia Mountain Fish Maw, and Seven Sisters Spicy Peppers are collectively known as the “Three Treasures of Shishou.” Nearly one million Jingchu Taohua Mountain chickens roam freely amidst the picturesque bamboo forests of Taohua Mountain. They forage for insects and grass, peck at sand and stones, drink mountain spring water, absorb the spiritual essence of the beautiful hills, and imbibe the purity of the clear streams. Naturally free-range, these chickens produce eggs with uniquely rich flavors. The resulting “Jingchu Taohua Mountain” eggs feature thick, fragrant egg whites and golden, glossy yolks, rich in protein, amino acids, and a variety of essential trace elements needed by the human body—making them an excellent choice for healthy eating. In 2004, they were certified as a national “Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Production Area”; in February 2005, they were named a Famous Brand of Hubei Province’s High-Quality, Unique, and Novel Agricultural Products; and in May 2005, they won a gold award at the Second China Wuhan Agricultural Expo.