Yongzhou Kiwifruit

Yongzhou Kiwifruit

　　Kiwifruit, known as the "king of fruits," is widely grown in Yongzhou. In Shuangpai County alone, the scattered planting area covers over 20,000 acres, with an annual yield of more than 100,000 kilograms. The local varieties of kiwifruit include the Chinese kiwifruit, the seedless kiwifruit, and the hairy kiwifruit. These fruits are oval-shaped, with a yellowish-brown, fuzzy skin, thick and juicy flesh, and offer a uniquely refreshing sweet-and-sour taste. According to scientific tests, the fruit's soluble solids content ranges from 10% to 18%, with high levels of glucose, protein, and vitamins. It also offers special medicinal benefits such as anti-cancer properties, promoting saliva production, relieving coughs, and reducing phlegm.

In addition to being eaten fresh, the fruit can be made into jams, canned goods, or wine. In recent years, Shuangpai County has engaged in the artificial domestication and cultivation of kiwifruit, establishing several high-quality cultivated kiwifruit bases. The county also processes kiwifruit wine and kiwifruit soda, which are sold in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hebei, Jiangsu, and Hong Kong.