Dachuan Anren Pomelo

Dachuan Anren Pomelo

Dachuan Anren pomelo is an agricultural product with geographical indication status.

　　Anren pomelo is a unique local variety from Dazhou in eastern Sichuan. Originating from Liangping pomelo but superior to it, this renowned regional pomelo has over 300 years of cultivation history. It is known for its sweet taste, juicy flesh, crisp and tender texture with little residue, few seeds, and strong aroma, enjoying fame both within and beyond the province.

　　Dachuan Anren Pomelo

　　Location:

　　Sichuan

　　Applicant:

　　Tea and Fruit Station of Dachuan District, Dazhou City

　　Location:

　　2016

　　Geographical Scope

　　The protected geographical indication area for Dachuan Anren pomelo includes seven towns (or townships) in Dachuan District, Dazhou City: Anren Township, Hulu Township, Datian Township, Huahong Township, Tanmu Town, Maliu Town, and Wanjia Town, covering 94 administrative villages. The geographical coordinates are between 107°43′ to 107°44′ east longitude and 31°1′ to 31°2′ north latitude. The protected area spans 6,493 hectares with an annual yield of 60,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: Dachuan Anren pomelo fruits are medium-sized and flat-round in shape; the fruit apex is broad and flat with a sunken column point; the base is slightly narrower with radial shallow grooves; the peel is relatively thin, yellow, and smooth, with medium to large, slightly raised oil glands and a strong fragrance; the sponge layer is white, and the central column is medium to large and full; the carpels are kidney-shaped, irregular, with white rinds; the flesh is honey-yellow, with short, compact, tender and juicy juice sacs, a strong sweet taste, and a slight slightly bitter-numbing aftertaste. The overall quality is excellent. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Dachuan Anren pomelo has soluble solids ≥10.0%, total sugar ≥7.0g/100g, and vitamin C ≥65.0mg/100g. 3. Safety Requirements: The production standards of Dachuan Anren pomelo comply with relevant national and industry standards.