Taigu Pot-shaped Jujube

Taigu Pot-shaped Jujube

Taigu Pot-shaped Jujube is a protected geographical indication product.

Taigu Pot-shaped Jujube is a certified geographical indication trademark.

Taigu Pot-shaped Jujube is an agricultural geographical indication product.

　　The main production area is Limingzhuang in Taigu County, with cultivation also found in Yuci, Pingyao, Jiaocheng, and Qingxu. Legend has it that the Pot-shaped jujube has been cultivated since the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. The fruit is large and named for its pot-like shape. It has thin skin, thick and crisp flesh, and a moderate sweet-and-sour taste.

　　Fresh jujubes contain 37.8% refractometric sugar, 30.35% total sugar, 0.57% acid, and a sugar-to-acid ratio of 52.92:1. Each 100 grams of fresh jujube contains 493.2 mg of vitamin C. Dried jujubes contain 71.38% sugar, 3.15% acid, and a sugar-to-acid ratio of 22.66:1. Each 100 grams of dried jujube contains 30.13 mg of vitamin C.

　　Red jujubes are sweet, delicious, highly nutritious, and have great health and medicinal value. There is a folk saying: “Eat three jujubes a day, and you’ll never look old.” Regular consumption plays an important role in promoting human health. Its leaves, branches, pits, bark, and roots can all be used medicinally, treating disorders of the internal organs, and providing benefits such as boosting energy, enriching blood, nourishing the stomach, and calming the nerves. Long-term consumption helps strengthen the body, prolong life, enhance willpower, and build strength.

　　Taigu Pot-shaped Jujube Geographical Indication Product

　　Geographical Scope

　　The protected geographical indication area for Taigu Pot-shaped Jujube includes nine administrative regions in Taigu County, Shanxi Province: Mingxing Town, Houcheng Township, Beiwang Township, Shuixiu Township, Hucun Town, Yangyi Township, Xiaobai Township, Rencun Township, and Fancun Town. This variety is located in Taigu County in the northeastern part of the Jinzhong Basin, Shanxi Province. To the northeast it borders Yuci District, to the southeast it meets the boundary with Yushe County, to the southwest it neighbors Qixian County, and to the northwest it adjoins Qingxu County. The geographical coordinates are longitude 112°28′–113°01′ and latitude 37°12′–37°32′. The planting area of Pot-shaped jujubes is 10,000 hectares, with an annual output of about 40,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　Pot-shaped jujubes have thin skins, thick flesh, a sweet taste, and small pits, making them an excellent variety for fresh eating. They are even better when made into dried or wine-soaked jujubes. The fruit weighs 19g, is oblong-ovate, with thin, deep red skin, thick flesh, crisp texture, moderate juice content, and a sweet flavor. Internal quality indicators: analysis shows that its nutritional value is higher than similar products. The color is deep red, with an average single fruit weight of 20g, and large fruits exceeding 50g, earning the praise “eight make a foot, ten make a pound.” Pot-shaped jujubes are rich in nutrition—each 100g of fresh pulp contains about 30–50g of sugar, 3.5–4.2g of protein, 38–41mg of calcium, 20–23mg of phosphorus, 0.4–0.5mg of iron, and various organic acids and vitamins, especially vitamin C, which reaches 380–600mg, ranking first among fruits. When dried, Pot-shaped jujubes have fine-textured flesh that remains moist during long storage, with a drying rate of 57.2%. The sugar content of dried jujubes is 71.4%, significantly higher than that of ordinary jujubes. Quality and safety standards: The Xinggu brand Taigu Pot-shaped Jujube follows the industry standard GB/T5835-2009, with production license number QS/140717020029. During production, strict non-polluting standards are adhered to, and protocols such as the “Taigu Pot-shaped Jujube Production Operation Procedures,” “Agricultural Product Quality Technical Control Measures,” “Base Manager Responsibilities,” and “Internal Inspector Responsibilities” are established.