Crown Wheat

Crown Wheat

Crown Wheat is a Geographical Indication Certified Trademark.

Crown Wheat is a Geographical Indication Agricultural Product.

　　Crown Wheat is renowned for its unique qualities of “fragrant aroma, delicious taste, and crisp, tender texture,” making it highly popular among consumers. Crown Wheat has been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification trademark.

　　The planting area of Crown Wheat in Caidian District reaches 40,000 mu, with an annual output value of nearly 400 million yuan, making it the main production area of Crown Wheat in Wuhan. From wild growth to large-scale cultivation, Crown Wheat has undergone four rounds of variety improvement, which not only increased yield and quality but also extended the harvest period. Currently, 90% of the Crown Wheat on the Wuhan market comes from Caidian, and Jinchijie Village in the district has earned the reputation of being the “Number One Crown Wheat Village in Chu Tian.”

　　“Caidian Wheat” is mainly distributed in areas such as Zhuru, Yong’an, and Xiaosi. As a specialty agricultural product of our district, “Caidian Wheat” boasts a fragrant aroma, delicious taste, and crisp, tender texture, making it highly favored by consumers and enjoying a high reputation in the market.

　　At the 2013 Wuhan New Year Goods Fair, Caidian’s new variety of Crown Wheat — Xiangli No.1 — became an instant bestseller upon its debut. Xiangli No.1 is the result of a three-year effort by Wuhan Hexiangyuan Company, which grafted three varieties: wild Crown Wheat roots from Chenhu, Nanjing Crown Wheat, and Kunming Crown Wheat. Thanks to its appealing appearance, pleasant aroma, and excellent taste, Xiangli was sold at a premium price of 28 yuan per jin at the New Year Goods Exhibition.

　　Due to its strong resistance, Crown Wheat rarely suffers from pests or diseases, making it a pollution-free green food. With its crisp, tender texture and pungent aroma, Crown Wheat has gained increasing popularity among the public. The common preparation method involves briefly blanching the wheat in boiling water, draining the water, and then stir-frying it with cured meat or sausage. This results in a uniquely fresh, earthy fragrance, earning it the reputation of being “crisp on the plate, with a flavor that surpasses vegetables.” Crown Wheat is typically consumed for its tender stems, which are fragrant, delicious, crisp, and tender, with high nutritional value. Every 100 grams of tender stems contain 3.6 grams of protein, 1.5 grams of ash, 730 milligrams of calcium, 10.2 milligrams of phosphorus, 2.9 milligrams of iron, 1.4 milligrams of carotene, 49 milligrams of vitamin C, 20.4 milligrams of aspartic acid, 34.3 milligrams of glutamic acid, 0.97 milligrams of lysine, as well as abundant trace elements and acid detergent fiber. In addition to its edible value, Crown Wheat also offers notable medicinal benefits. Li Shizhen’s “Compendium of Materia Medica” lists multiple therapeutic and health-preserving functions of Crown Wheat, including claims that its roots and stems can “clear internal heat and detoxify the body.” Research shows that the root of Crown Wheat, which is cool in nature and sweet in taste, and its leaves, which are neutral in nature, can calm liver fire and treat conditions such as weak stomach qi, edema, as well as prevent dental, throat, and constipation issues. The roots are high in starch, providing thermal energy for the skin and serving as components of nerve structures, enzymes, and hormones. They also help protect the brain and function as liver glycogen reserves, aiding in detoxification.

　　Hubei

　　Crown Wheat

　　Wuhan Caidian District Vegetable Science and Technology Extension Station

　　12073200

　　Wheat (fresh vegetable)

　　Crown Wheat

　　Region: Hubei

　　Applicant: Wuhan Caidian District Vegetable Science and Technology Extension Station

　　Region: 2014

　　Geographic Scope

　　Caidian District is located in the western suburbs of Wuhan, situated at the confluence of the Han River and the Yangtze River in the triangular area on the eastern edge of the Jianghan Plain, covering a total area of 1,094 square kilometers. The protected geographic scope of “Caidian Wheat” spans between longitude 113°41′00″–114°13′00″ and latitude 30°15′00″–30°41′00″, with a protected area of 100,000 mu. “Caidian Wheat” is currently produced in the streets (towns) under the jurisdiction of Caidian District, including Zhuru Street, Yong’an Street, Zaoshan Street, Tonghu Farm, Xiaosi, Hongbei Agricultural Demonstration Zone, and Yuxian. The production area covers 40,000 mu, encompassing 143 administrative villages.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: Crown Wheat has well-developed rhizomes with dormant buds on the nodes that can sprout above-ground stems. The stems are upright, growing up to 1–1.5 meters in height and 1–2 cm in diameter when mature. The leaves are palmately lobed, alternate, deeply divided, large, and green, with light green undersides and no fuzz. The tender green stems and underground rhizomes are used for consumption. The young stems have a pale green skin, are 25–30 cm long, about 0.5 cm in diameter, and have a crisp, tender, white flesh with a faint special fragrance similar to fish mint. When stir-fried, Crown Wheat tastes delicious, with a crisp, tender texture and a hint of sweetness, along with a particularly fresh earthy aroma. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Crown Wheat is rich in nutrients, including calcium: 500–720 mg/kg, iron: 10.6–12.7 mg/kg, potassium: 200–320 mg/kg, zinc: 7.5–8.2 mg/kg, phosphorus: 350–500 mg/kg, crude fiber: 1.5%, and flavonoids: 0.5%. 3. Safety Requirements: The standards for Crown Wheat must comply with the requirements 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.”