Yun’an Silkworm Cocoons

Yun’an Silkworm Cocoons

Yun’an Silkworm Cocoons are a protected geographical indication product.

　　Yun’an Silkworm Cocoons

　　Yun’an Silkworm Cocoons: Yun’an County in Guangdong Province is a key sericulture production area, with a long history of mulberry planting and silkworm breeding. Over the years, the quality of “Yun’an Silkworm Cocoons” has significantly improved, characterized by excellent sensory attributes, high cocooning rate, high cleanliness, and high degumming rate. The cocoons are pure white with a natural luster, have little cocoon clothing, and feature uniform shape, making them highly favored by consumers. “Yun’an Silkworm Cocoons” and related silk quilt products are popular in Shaoguan, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Shenzhen, Foshan, Hong Kong, Macao, as well as neighboring provinces such as Hunan and Jiangxi, enjoying a high reputation both within Guangdong and in surrounding regions.

　　The current administrative region of Yun’an County, Guangdong Province

　　Yun’an County People’s Government Request Regarding the Delimitation of the Origin Area of Yun’an Silkworm Cocoons, Document No. Yunxianfu Bao [2013] 9

　　Guangdong Provincial Local Standard: “Yun’an Silkworm Cocoons” (Draft)