Yangshuo Kumquats

Yangshuo Kumquats

Yangshuo Kumquats are a protected geographical indication product.

Yangshuo Kumquats are a certified geographical indication trademark.

　　Kumquats are one of the traditional fruits of Yangshuo, cultivated for over 140 years. Their fruits are rich in vitamins and essential trace elements needed by the human body, offering health benefits such as nourishing the lungs and spleen, calming wheezing and coughs, reducing phlegm and soothing qi, as well as stimulating saliva and quenching thirst. They are an excellent natural health food. The fresh fruits can be eaten raw or processed into candied fruits, preserves, and fruit wines. In recent years, the Yangshuo County Party Committee and government have supported and nurtured the kumquat industry as a key sector. Through technological innovation, they have vigorously promoted the “Three Avoidances” technique and pollution-free cultivation methods, significantly improving the quality, yield, and profitability of Yangshuo kumquats. “Yangshuo Kumquats” have become a renowned brand across China and even in Southeast Asia. The total planting area has expanded from less than 10,000 mu in 1999 to 174,000 mu in 2013, with an annual output of 179,300 tons. The main sales period is from early November to mid-April of the following year, and the primary production areas are Baisha, Xingping, and Jinbao towns.

　　In 2001, Yangshuo Kumquats were awarded the title of “Famous Brand Product” at the China International Agricultural Expo. In December 2002, they were recognized as a “Guangxi Pollution-Free Fruit Production Base.” In 2003, they received the first national certification as “Pollution-Free Agricultural Products.” In 2006, they were granted protected geographical indication status. In 2007, “Yangshuo Kumquats” were registered as a trademark with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, and the county was also honored as a “Key County for High-Quality Fruit Production Bases in China.” In 2008, Yangshuo kumquats under the brands “Guiyou” and “Yulong Jindan” obtained green food certification. In 2010, kumquats produced by Lüjin Company achieved organic certification. In the same year, Baisha Town was named “Hometown of Kumquats in Guangxi.” In 2011, they were awarded the title of “Top Ten Leisure Agriculture Products in Guangxi” and won the gold award at the First Guangxi Famous, Special, and High-Quality Agricultural Products Trade Fair. In 2013, they received the Best-Selling Product Award at the National Famous and High-Quality Fruit Products Trade Fair.

　　Geographic Scope

　　Nine towns across Yangshuo County, Guangxi. Namely: Baisha Town, Xingping Town, Putao Town, Jinbao Township, Yangshuo Town, Gaotian Town, Puyi Township, Fulizhen Town, and Yangdi Township.

　　Unique Qualities

　　Kumquats, also known as fortunella, belong to the Citrus genus of the Rutaceae family. Each 100 grams of fruit pulp contains 40–50 mg of vitamin C, as well as vitamin A, P, aromatic oils, carotenoids, and other substances. They offer special therapeutic effects for eye diseases, coughs, asthma, high blood pressure, and help prevent arteriosclerosis. Besides being eaten fresh, kumquats can also be processed into juices, candied fruits, canned goods, preserves, jams, and fruit wines, making them truly the king of fruits in terms of versatility.

　　Cultural Anecdotes

　　Kumquats have been cultivated in Yangshuo for over 140 years. In 2000, Yangshuo Kumquats were rated among the first batch of famous-brand agricultural products in Guilin. In 2001, they were honored as “Famous Brand Products” at the China International Agricultural Expo. In 2002, they were recognized as a 10,000-mu pollution-free production base by the Guangxi Autonomous Region. In 2003, they were certified as “China’s First Batch of Pollution-Free Agricultural Products” by the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Product Quality Certification Committee.