Xupu Goose

Xupu Goose

Xupu Goose is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Origin and Distribution: Originally from the Shushui River basin in Xupu County, Hunan Province, distributed in Xupu, Huaihua region, as well as Longhui, Dongkou, Xinhua, Anhua, and other areas.

　　Breed Characteristics: Relatively large body size, cylindrical in shape. Plumage comes in gray and white, with white-feathered individuals averaging 57.5% of the population, and gray-feathered individuals at 34.3%. Around 20% of the flock have a topknot feather. Gray geese have grayish-brown feathers on the neck, back, and tail, white bellies, black beaks and wattles, and orange-red shanks and webs. White geese have entirely white plumage, with orange-yellow beaks, wattles, shanks, and webs. Adult male geese weigh 6.0–6.5 kg, females 5.3–6.0 kg.

　　Production Performance: At 60 days old, goslings weigh 3.0–3.5 kg; at 90 days, average weight is 4.4 kg. At 180 days, male geese weigh 5.89 kg, with semi-eviscerated and fully eviscerated slaughter rates of 88.6% and 80.7% respectively; female geese weigh 5.33 kg, with slaughter rates of 87.3% and 79.9%. They lay eggs 2–3 times per year, mainly in late autumn and early spring, producing around 30 eggs annually, with an average egg weight of 212.5 g. Eggshells are mostly white, with a few light blue. Female geese typically begin laying eggs at around 210 days old. The male-to-female breeding ratio is 1:3–5. Fertilization rate of breeding eggs is 97.4%, and hatching rate of fertilized eggs is 93.5%. They have strong brooding behavior, brooding 2–3 times per year.

　　Xupu Goose is prepared in a unique way, using local geese as the main ingredient, supplemented with taro, sesame oil, lard, salt, cinnamon, dried red chili, ginger, scallions, and other seasonings. It is stewed over low heat, with attention to knife skills and precise heat control. The resulting broth is rich and thick, with a bright red color, featuring a crispy exterior and tender interior, and is deliciously fragrant with a lingering aftertaste.

　　The production area of Xupu Goose includes the following 28 towns and townships under the jurisdiction of Xupu County, Hunan Province: Zhongxia Township, Guanyinge Town, Dizhuang Town, Tanjiawan Town, Shuangjing Town, Qiaojiang Town, Shuidong Town, Tongmuxi Township, Xiaojiakou Township, Simeng Township, Shu'ai Township, Rangjiaxi Township, Dawuxi Township, Zushidian Town, Yanjialong Township, Youyang Township, Gangdong Township, Liangjiang Township, Xiaohenglong Township, Tongxihé Township, Longwangjiang Township, Liangyaping Town, Jiuxijiang Township, Beidouxī Township, Longtan Town, Huangmaoyuan Town, Gezhuping Town, and Lufeng Town.