Zigui Summer Orange

Zigui Summer Orange

Zigui Summer Orange is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Zigui Summer Orange is a specialty of Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province. Grown in the uniquely climatic Three Gorges River Valley region, Zigui Summer Oranges are known for their “well-shaped fruits, smooth orange-yellow skin, crisp and tender flesh, balanced sweet-and-sour flavor, rich taste, and pleasant aroma.”

　　Summer oranges are a unique variety within the sweet orange category. They bloom in early April of the previous year and ripen in late April of the following year, creating the distinctive spectacle of “flowers and fruit meeting,” adding a beautiful highlight to the Three Gorges Reservoir area.

　　Zigui’s unique climate makes it the renowned “Winter Warm Center” of Hubei, providing incomparable advantages for cultivating summer oranges. The county currently has 4,000 acres under cultivation, with an annual output of 2 million kilograms. The main varieties grown are Fuling Summer Orange and Campbell. Zigui Summer Oranges are characterized by their well-shaped form, smooth orange-yellow skin, crisp and tender flesh, balanced sweet-and-sour flavor, and rich aroma. Each fruit weighs about 150–200 grams, with soluble solids content of 11–12 grams, acid content of 0.9–1.2 grams, and vitamin C content of 58–60 milligrams. In addition, they contain various nutrients such as protein, fat, inorganic salts, crude fiber, calcium, and iron. They are an excellent fresh fruit in terms of appearance, color, aroma, and taste, as well as a naturally nutritious health “beverage.”

　　Zigui Summer Oranges have a sweet taste and mild nature. They help invigorate the spleen and stomach, clear the lungs and dissolve phlegm, nourish the skin and beauty, regulate qi, fight cancer, and relieve hangovers. Regular consumption can supplement essential nutrients, strengthen the body, prolong life, and make them a premium tonic and gift for home use, summer travel, or presenting to family and friends.

　　Region:

　　Hubei

　　Applicant:

　　Zigui County Citrus Association

　　Region:

　　2014

　　Geographical Scope

　　Zigui Summer Oranges are mainly produced in ten townships of Zigui County: Xiatan, Shuitianba, Guizhou, Quyuan, Guojia Dam, Shazhenxi, Meijiahe, Lianghekou, Jiǔwǎnxī, and Maoping. The protected geographical indication area spans longitude 110°18′ to 111°00′ and latitude 30°38′ to 31°11′, covering a total production area of 1,333 hectares with an annual output of 19,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: The fruit is oval, nearly round, or spherical, weighing ≥150 grams per piece. It is suitable for both fresh consumption and processing, and is resistant to storage. The peel is bright in color, ranging from orange-yellow to orange-red, and is relatively thin. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: The flesh is crisp, tender, and tender, with a rich, sweet flavor, abundant juice, and few or no seeds. It is resistant to storage and transport. The titratable acid content of the fruit is <1%, and the vitamin C content is ≥240 mg/1000g. 3. Safety Requirements: Product quality complies with the standards set by NY/T426-2000.