Beijingshi Persimmons

Beijingshi Persimmons

Beijingshi Persimmons are a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Beijingshi Persimmons are distributed in Beijing Township, Linyi County, covering 30 administrative villages including Weizhuang, Zhai Zhuang, Jia Zhuang, Qi Cun, and Wangjiazhuang. In 2011, they were recognized as a geographical indication agricultural product. The protected geographical area spans 110°21′00″ to 110°55′15″ east longitude and 34°58′50″ to 35°18′15″ north latitude, with a certified area of 200 hectares and an annual production of 9,000 tons. Beijingshi Persimmons are large in size, with an average single fruit weight of 230 grams and a maximum weight of up to 400 grams. When ripe, the top of the fruit is deep red in color, giving it a striking appearance. The flesh is orange-red, firm, sweet, refreshing, and extremely nutritious. Tests have shown that it contains carbohydrates ≥14.8g/100g, protein ≥1.82g/100g, vitamin C ≥29.4mg/100g, magnesium ≥10.9mg/100g, calcium ≥17.6mg/100g, and various other substances that are higher than those found in ordinary varieties.

　　Protected Geographical Area

　　The protected geographical area for Beijingshi Persimmons is located in Beijing Township, Linyi County, southern Shanxi Province, covering 30 administrative villages including Weizhuang, Zhai Zhuang, Jia Zhuang, Qi Cun, Wangjiazhuang, Liangjiazhuang, Luxiying, Chenjiazhuang, Gaojiapo, Nanjing, and others. The geographical coordinates are: 110°21′00″ to 110°55′15″ east longitude, 34°58′50″ to 35°18′15″ north latitude. The area extends 8 kilometers from north to south and 12 kilometers from east to west, with a protected scale of 200 hectares and an annual total production of 9,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　External Sensory Characteristics: Beijingshi Persimmons are large in size, with an average single fruit weight of 230 grams and a maximum weight of up to 400 grams. When ripe, the top of the fruit is deep red in color, giving it a striking appearance. The flesh is orange-red, firm, sweet, refreshing, and extremely nutritious. According to testing by PONY Testing in Beijing: carbohydrates ≥14.8g/100g, protein ≥1.82g/100g, vitamin C ≥29.4mg/100g, magnesium ≥10.9mg/100g, calcium ≥17.6mg/100g, and various other substances are all higher than those of ordinary varieties. Safety Requirements: In accordance with the industry standard NY5112-2005 for pollution-free food—deciduous stone fruits, the environmental conditions standard NY5013-2006 for pollution-free forest and fruit products, as well as relevant standards and requirements such as GB4285 for the safe use of pesticides, and GB/T8321 for the rational use of pesticides.