Qijiang Chili Peppers

Qijiang Chili Peppers

　　Qijiang chili peppers are a specialty of Qijiang District in Chongqing. With moderate spiciness and a mellow flavor, they are well-suited for direct use in cooking or for making pickles, douban (chili bean paste), and similar condiments. Qijiang chili peppers have been awarded a National Geographical Indication certification trademark.

　　Qijiang chili peppers have a long cultivation history. In 2012, the planting area reached 150,000 mu, distributed across 20 towns and streets including Dongxi, with an annual production of over 200,000 tons of fresh chili peppers. Major varieties include Yanjiao 425 and Chaotian 148. Currently, large quantities of fresh Qijiang chili peppers are on the market, sold directly to major outlets such as Panxi Vegetable Market in the main urban area, Chongkelong supermarket chain, and Yonghui supermarket chain, generating annual sales of over 200 million yuan.

　　In 2013, the "Qijiang Chili Peppers" application submitted by the Qijiang District Vegetable Association of Chongqing was approved and registered as a China National Geographical Indication certification trademark by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, with the trademark registration number: 12922453.