Fengshan Walnuts

Fengshan Walnuts

　　Fengshan walnuts come from Fengshan County, known as China’s Longevity County and a UNESCO Global Geopark. Currently, the county has planted 300,000 mu of high-quality walnut trees, including 230,000 mu in rocky desertification areas and 70,000 mu in earthen mountain regions. In 2013, 35,000 mu entered the trial production and fruit-bearing stage, yielding an annual output of 578 tons and generating over 20 million yuan in output value. Upon reaching full production, the county is expected to produce 18,000 tons of dried walnuts annually, with an estimated annual output value of around 700 million yuan. The walnut industry serves as a leading sector in Fengshan County, organically combining the control of rocky desertification, ecological environment improvement, and poverty alleviation through industrial development, achieving a win-win path for both ecology and economy.

　　Walnuts are highly nutritious and beneficial for brain health, earning them titles such as “longevity nut,” “fruit of longevity,” and “treasure of wellness.” According to testing by authoritative product quality inspection agencies, walnuts produced in Fengshan County have an average oil content of 65.8%–68.8%, with a maximum of up to 76.3%; protein content is around 15%, peaking at 29.7%. Of the walnut’s composition, 86% of the fat is unsaturated fatty acid. Walnuts are rich in copper, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, folic acid, and vitamin B1, and also contain fiber, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2. The phospholipids in walnuts have a positive effect on brain nerve health. The main walnut varieties cultivated in Fengshan County are Dapao walnuts and Fengyou No. 1 walnuts.

　　Fengyou No. 1 walnut is a variety independently selected and bred by Fengshan County and is one of the superior varieties approved by the Guangxi Forestry Quality Variety Approval Committee. Its variety code is: Gui S-SC-JS-033-2012. In 2007, Fengshan walnuts were awarded the title of “Green Ecological Longevity Famous and High-Quality Agricultural Product” at the second “Giants Cup” in Hechi City; in 2011, Fengshan walnuts were certified as pollution-free agricultural products by the National Ministry of Agriculture; in 2013, “Fengyou No. 1” walnut was named “China’s Superior Walnut Variety” in the “Three Excellences” selection event organized by the organizing committee of the 7th World Walnut Congress; in 2014, Fengshan walnuts participated in the first Guangxi Longevity County Expo and won the “Most Favorite Product Award.”