Jiangxia Zilian

Jiangxia Zilian

Jiangxia Zilian is an agricultural product with a geographical indication.

　　Jiangxia Zilian

　　Production region:

　　Hubei

　　Applicant:

　　Wuhan Jiangxia District Vegetable Technology Extension Station

　　Production region:

　　2016

　　Production area

　　The production area of "Jiangxia Zilian" (Jiangxia lotus seeds) includes six streets under the jurisdiction of Jiangxia District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province: Fasi Street, Wulongquan Street, Anshan Street, Jinkou Street, Zhengdian Street, and Husi Street. The geographical coordinates are between 114°01′ to 114°35′ east longitude and 29°58′ to 30°32′ north latitude. The total planting area is 6,667 hectares, with a total shell lotus seed yield of 15,000 metric tons.

　　Product quality characteristics

　　(1) External sensory characteristics: Fresh Jiangxia Zilian lotus pods are flat in shape and green in color, with 25–32 carpels and a fruit-setting rate of over 75%; shell lotus seeds are oval-shaped, dark brown, with a longitudinal diameter of 1.45–1.72 cm and a transverse diameter of 1.2–1.52 cm, weighing 140–160 grams per hundred grains; red lotus seeds (shelled with seed coat) are reddish-brown; fresh lotus seeds are oval-shaped, green, with milky-white flesh, a fragrant aroma, sweet taste, and bitter seed core; polished white lotus seeds are nearly round, light yellowish-white, weighing 90–110 grams per hundred grains.   (2) Internal quality indicators: Jiangxia Zilian has unique quality and rich nutrition. It contains protein ≥18%, starch ≥40%, and moisture ≤12%.   (3) Safety requirements: Compliant with the relevant provisions of GB2762 "National Food Safety Standard – Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods" and GB2763 "National Food Safety Standard – Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Foods."