Longhua Millet

Longhua Millet

Longhua Millet is a product with geographical indication status.

　　Longhua Millet is one of the four historically renowned and high-quality specialties of Yicheng County, Shanxi Province. As early as the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was prized as an imperial tribute for its golden color, rich pulp, and high content of vitamins, proteins, and various minerals essential to the human body, along with numerous health benefits. It enjoyed fame across southern Shanxi and was exported to Japan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. However, with the development of society, this renowned specialty long suffered from challenges related to production costs and techniques, retaining only its brand reputation without corresponding brand value. Since 2004, Longhua Village in Yicheng County has introduced a cooperative mechanism, operated according to market principles, and guided millet farmers toward intensive, large-scale, and profitable development paths. This approach has yielded good economic results, transforming "Longhua Millet" from a folk product into a branded commodity.

　　Longhua Millet features a golden hue, pure aroma, and soft texture, making it suitable for both steaming and boiling, with millet porridge being the most recommended preparation. It is rich in various nutrients and trace elements needed by the human body, including protein, fat, sugar, vitamins, calcium, iron, and phosphorus. It aids metabolism, boosts immunity, and helps postpartum women recover quickly, making it especially suitable for the elderly, children, and new mothers.

　　Geographical Scope

　　Longhua Town is located in the eastern part of Yicheng County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province. The region spans longitude 111°33′58″ to 112°03′09″ and latitude 35°23′12″ to 35°51′42″. It borders Qinshui County of Jincheng City to the east, Qiaoshang Town of the same county to the south, and Jiaodi Township of the same county to the north. The overall terrain of the town is higher in the east and lower in the west, with elevations ranging from 800 to 1,300 meters. Longhua Millet refers to the millet produced from foxtail millet grown within the entire jurisdiction of Longhua Town, which comprises a total of 28 administrative villages.