Tie Shan Bayberries

Tie Shan Bayberries

Tie Shan Bayberries are a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　The village of Tie Shan in Lengshuijiang City has long been known as the “Hometown of Bayberries.” Not only are the hillsides covered with bayberry trees, but they are also planted abundantly in front yards and courtyards. When the bayberries ripen, the hills of Tie Shan turn a sea of green tinged with red and white, instantly making passersby’s mouths water and lifting their spirits.

　　There are many varieties of Tie Shan bayberries. The larger ones are about the size of a walnut, with thick flesh and small pits, and come in two types: black and white. The black bayberries are juicy, with moisture that seeps through to the surface—you can even leave a fingerprint with a light touch. They melt in your mouth, offering a sweet taste with a hint of sourness that refreshes the senses. The white bayberries are milky white and translucent. The smaller ones, called “money bayberries,” come in various colors such as bright red, purple-red, yellow, brown, and marbled, with a sour taste and firm flesh. A single bite can make your teeth tingle with sourness, yet they are excellent for adding a refreshing zing to dishes.

　　Tie Shan Bayberries

　　Geographical Scope

　　Shangrao County is located in the northeast of Jiangxi Province. It borders Xinzhou District, Yushan County, and Guangfeng County of Shangrao City to the east, Pucheng City and Wuyishan City of Fujian Province to the south, Yanshan County and Hengfeng County to the west, and Dexing City to the north. The county covers an area of 2,240 square kilometers, with jurisdiction over 2 subdistrict offices and 21 towns and townships, and a population of 715,700. Tie Shan bayberries are produced in Tie Shan Township, Shangrao County, situated between latitude 28°10′–28°15′ and longitude 118°03′–118°07′. The production area includes eight villages: Xiyan Village, Tie Shan Village, Hongshui Village, Jiushi Village, Daxi Village, Xiaoxi Village, as well as Tangli Village and Jiejia Village in nearby Wufushan Town, covering a protected area of 4,940 hectares with an annual output of 12,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Quality: The fruit is medium to large in size, with a regular flat-round shape, small pits, vibrant color, and ripe fruits appearing purplish-red. The flesh is fine, soft, thick, and juicy, offering a delicious fresh taste with a fragrant sweetness and slight acidity. 2. Internal Quality: The quality differences between Tie Shan bayberries and ordinary bayberries are shown in the table below (omitted). Tie Shan bayberries comply with the following standards: NY/T750-2003 Green Food Fruit Standard, NY/T391-2000 Green Food Production Environment Conditions, NY/T393-2000 Green Food Pesticide Use Guidelines, NY/T394-2000 Green Food Fertilizer Use Guidelines, DB33/174-1994 Grading Standards for Seedlings of Major Afforestation Tree Species.