Qianyang Dahong Sweet Oranges

Qianyang Dahong Sweet Oranges

Qianyang Dahong Sweet Oranges is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　A premium citrus variety. Discovered in 1956 in Anjiang Town, Qianyang County, known as the "Hometown of Citrus," it is a bud mutation of the common sweet orange. It was officially certified in 1962. The variety is most widely cultivated in Huaihua Prefecture, with Qianyang County as its primary production area. Currently, there are two cultivars: "No. 1 Dahong" and "No. 14 Dahong." The mature fruits are attractive in appearance, round or oval in shape. The fruit color is a bright, vivid crimson. The rind is thin, with a rounded top and slightly indented base. The flesh consists of fine, tender juice sacs that are soft, juicy, and low in fiber, offering a well-balanced sweet and sour flavor. The sugar content ranges from 10–11%, acidity from 1.2–1.3%, and soluble solids from 11–12%. The fruit has excellent storage qualities and can typically be kept for 7–8 months or even up to a year when stored in ventilated underground conditions. It is considered a high-quality gift for family and friends during holidays in Hunan and enjoys strong sales both domestically and internationally.

　　Qianyang Dahong Sweet Oranges

　　Geographic Scope

　　Hongjiang City is located in western Hunan Province, central Huaihua City, upstream of the Yuan River basin, on the eastern edge of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau within the Xuefeng Mountain area. Its geographical coordinates are 109°32′–110°31′ east longitude and 26°59′–27°29′ north latitude, spanning 102 km from east to west and 55 km from north to south. The total land area is 2,174 square kilometers. The production area of Qianyang Dahong Sweet Oranges is within Hongjiang City and is distributed across 13 towns and townships: Shawan, Xiazhou, Chatou, Taiping, Dachong, Qiancheng, Longtian, Shuping, Tuokou, Shendu Miao Ethnic Township, Xuefeng, Shuangxi, and Tieshan. These areas cover a total of 6,666.7 hectares at elevations between 165 and 400 meters.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: The Dahong sweet orange has an attractive appearance, round to slightly flattened in shape, with a vibrant crimson color. The flesh is fine-textured and juicy, with a well-balanced sweet and sour taste, distinctive flavor, and superior quality. It is excellent for fresh consumption and processing, and boasts exceptional storage capabilities. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: The edible rate reaches 70%, juice extraction exceeds 50%, and vitamin C content is between 49.98–72.4 mg per 100 ml. 3. Safety Requirements: Qianyang Dahong Sweet Oranges must comply with relevant standards and regulations, including the "China Agricultural Industry Standard for Pollution-Free Food," the "People's Republic of China Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law," and the "State Council Special Provisions on Strengthening the Supervision and Management of Food and Other Product Safety."