Dazhou Olive Oil

Dazhou Olive Oil

Dazhou olive oil is a geographical indication protected product.

Dazhou olive oil is a geographical indication certified trademark.

　　Geographical Scope

　　　Kaijiang County, Dazhou City, Sichuan Province: Pu’an Town, Gantang Town, Lingyan Township, Xinning Town, Yongxing Town, Xintai Township, and Yangliu Township

　　Distinctive Quality

　　　　Dazhou olive oil is a plant oil extracted by cold pressing fresh olives at room temperature. It is currently the only plant oil in the world obtained through cold pressing of fresh fruit. It is understood that the main chemical components of olive oil are fatty acids, glycerides, and non-glycerides. Glycerides mainly consist of saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids have strong health benefits, and the saponifiable content in the non-glyceride fraction of olive oil is very low, so the human body absorbs olive oil very efficiently, similar to human milk. Due to its many nutritional and healthcare functions, olive oil has been hailed by Western nutritionists as the “Friend of Human Health” and the “Queen of Plant Oils.” Countries such as the UK and the US have included olive oil in their pharmacopoeias.

　　Cultural Background

　　　　Dazhou City is located in eastern Sichuan. In 1974, olive trees were introduced and planted in Kaijiang and Daxian. Currently, there are 83 varieties and over 2,000 acres of olive tree resources preserved.

　　The geographical indication protection area for Dazhou olive oil includes the following 26 current administrative regions: Changling Town, Pu’an Town, Yongxing Town, Huilong Town, Gantang Town, Jiangzhi Town, Renshi Town, Xinning Town, Shaba Chang Township, Meijia Township, Changtian Township, Xintai Township, Qilong Township, Baoshi Township, Xinjie Township, and Jing’an Township in Kaijiang County; Tingsi Town and Maliu Town in Daxian County; Luojiang Town and Panshi Township in Tongchuan District; Luowen Town and Zengjia Township in Wanyuan City; Dongxiang Town and Liuchi Township in Xuanhan County; and Pubao Township and Tuandaba Township in Dazhu County, all under Dazhou City, Sichuan Province.