Panlong Ginger

Panlong Ginger

Panlong Ginger is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Changling Community in Panlong Town, Rongchang County, Chongqing, is well-known for its abundant production of ginger (commonly called Panlong Ginger). This type of ginger features a white color, tender texture, pleasant aroma, smooth and easily digestible quality, low coarse fiber content, and low sulfur levels. It can be consumed as a dish, used as a flavoring agent, or utilized for medicinal purposes, making it very popular among consumers. It is a high-quality vegetable essential for restaurants and hotels. Through deep processing, the ginger can also be turned into health drinks suitable for all ages. Local farmers are committed to establishing a 10,000-mu pollution-free ginger base, turning this small crop into a “golden treasure” that helps them achieve prosperity.

　　　　In May 2003, relying on the local key agricultural product—ginger cultivation, Changling Community in Panlong Town established the “Rongchang County Panlong Changling Tender Ginger Professional Cooperative.” Guided by the principles of technology dissemination and community service, and aiming to transform the economic development model and adjust the economic structure, the cooperative is dedicated to promoting and developing the ginger planting industry. It has been recognized by Chongqing Municipality as one of the “Top Ten Model Cooperatives” and designated by the Ministry of Agriculture as a “National Demonstration Farmer Professional Cooperative Organization.” To date, the number of ginger growers in Panlong Town has reached 14,000 households, covering all 16 villages (communities) in the town, with a total planting area of over 15,000 mu, forming an initial model of scaled development.