Beidong Garlic

Beidong Garlic

Beidong garlic is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural produce.

　　Beidong Garlic

　　The garlic is flat-spherical or short-conical in shape, with a grayish-white or light brown papery outer skin. Once the outer skin is removed, it contains 6 to 10 cloves that are arranged in a circle around the flower stalk. The base of the stalk is disc-like, and it features many fibrous roots. Each clove is wrapped in a thin film, and peeling it away exposes a white, plump, and juicy scale. It emits a potent garlicky aroma and has a spicy, pungent taste. Its strong fragrance makes it suitable for eating, flavoring, or medicinal use. The underground bulbs are divided into cloves and classified into purple-skinned and white-skinned varieties based on skin color. Garlic was introduced to China from the Western Regions during the Qin and Han dynasties. Through artificial cultivation and breeding, it has developed anti-cancer properties and is widely enjoyed by the public.

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　　Quwo County Beidong Township Fruit and Vegetable Association

　　 The main producing area covers 17 administrative villages including Jingming Village, Nanlinjiao Village, Beilinjiao Village, Dongmingde Village, Ximingde Village, Nanxiahuan Village, Dongxiahuan Village, Dongyan Village, Xiyuan Village, Baishui Village, Liye Village, and Yimen Village in Beidong Township, Quwo County. The geographical coordinates are between 110°24′ to 110°37′ east longitude and 35°33′ to 35°51′ north latitude.

　　AGI2017-02-2067