Phoenix Fruit

Phoenix Fruit

　　Dangyang Jingshui Mandarin, also known as Ponkan, is hailed as the “King of Citrus in the Far East.” China is one of the native regions of Ponkan. It has a well-balanced sweet and sour flavor, leaving a richly sweet aftertaste and a refreshing texture. With a sugar-to-acid ratio as high as 15–24:1, it is rich in nutrients such as vitamins and carotene, and boasts a high edible rate. The average single fruit weighs between 120–140g, with a fruit stem that features radiating grooves. The fruit shape is either tall and oblong or flat and round, with the tall oblong shape being preferred. Its fruit shape index ranges from 0.8 to 1. The peel is orange-red or orange-yellow, with a thick layer of wax that gives it a bright sheen. The skin is loose and easy to peel. Ponkan trees are tall and compact, with upright main branches and twigs that have a small degree of tapering.

　　　　In 2001, it was awarded the title of “China Famous Fruit.” The main production areas of Jingshui Mandarin in Dangyang are the Phoenix Mountain Forest and Fruit Farm in Banbian Town and Shuanglian Township in Wangdian Town. Every year, a large number of merchants come to purchase the fruit.