Nanchuan Square Bamboo Shoots

Nanchuan Square Bamboo Shoots

Nanchuan Square Bamboo Shoots are a protected geographical indication product.

Nanchuan Square Bamboo Shoots are a certified geographical indication trademark.

　　There are over 1,000 species of bamboo in the world, but square bamboo is unique to China. The Jinfo Mountain, home to 100,000 mu of square bamboo forests, yields nearly 10,000 tons of fresh shoots annually. Both the square bamboo and its shoots have a shape that is neither quite square nor round, featuring four oval ridges. While most bamboo shoots are known as "spring shoots after rain," those from Jinfo Mountain are "autumn shoots after rain." Compared to other bamboo shoots, square bamboo shoots have richer flesh, finer and crisper fibers, are easy to chew, and offer a superior taste. They contain more than ten types of amino acids, including eight essential ones that the human body cannot synthesize. Their total hydrolyzed amino acid content reaches as high as 3.88%, about 30% higher than the average of 2.31% found in other bamboo shoots. Recognized by experts and modern consumers as the "intestinal cleaner for humans," the "iron broom," or the "guardian of the gut," they are considered a natural, green health food. They can promote gastrointestinal motility, help prevent digestive tract and cardiovascular diseases, stimulate appetite, and contribute to overall health.

　　The characteristics of Jinfo Mountain Square Bamboo Shoots. Known as a mountain delicacy, these shoots grow on Jinfo Mountain, one of the country’s national scenic spots and nature reserves, hence the name "Jinfo Mountain Square Bamboo Shoots." Renowned for their unique qualities, they enjoy fame both at home and abroad and are hailed as "a world wonder, unique to China."

　　Processing and production features of hot pot specialty products

　　 The "Jin Zhu" brand square bamboo shoot hot pot series products are made from tender shoots of Jinfo Mountain square bamboo. Instead of traditional preservation methods such as sulfur fumigation, bleaching, or chemical preservatives, they use clear water preservation technology. Produced strictly according to export food processing procedures and utilizing advanced equipment and techniques, they are finely processed and ready to be directly added to hot pot for cooking right after opening the package.

　　The protected geographical indication area for Nanchuan Square Bamboo Shoots is defined by the "Notice on Defining the Geographical Indication Product Area of Nanchuan Square Bamboo Shoots" (Nanchuan Government Document [2008] No. 19) issued by the People's Government of Nanchuan District, Chongqing. It covers the current administrative regions of 11 towns and subdistricts: Dongcheng Subdistrict, Nancheng Subdistrict, Xicheng Subdistrict, Sanquan Town, Dayou Town, Jinshan Town, Hexi Town, Toutou Town, Guhua Township, Qingyuan Township, and Delong Township in Nanchuan District, Chongqing.