Ren Shi Salted Duck

Ren Shi Salted Duck

Ren Shi Salted Duck is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　Ren Shi Salted Duck

　　Ren Shi Salted Duck is one of the local specialty products of Kaijiang County. It is made from Kaijiang local ducks as the raw material, through processes of curing and roasting. The *Kaijiang Yearbook* (2006–2007) records that “the production technique of Tang Salted Duck originated and has been passed down in Renshi Town, Kaijiang County, for over 100 years.” Other materials such as the *Kaijiang County Annals* also document that in 1958, a new food processing factory was built on East Street in the county town, mainly producing salted duck and other products. In September 2008, the traditional production technique of Tang Salted Duck in Renshi, Kaijiang, was listed by the Dazhou Municipal People's Government as part of the second batch of municipal intangible cultural heritage protection items.

　　Ren Shi Salted Duck has a crude fat content of less than 0.5%, a crude protein content of more than 20%, and cholesterol (mg/100g) below 30mg. Its heavy metal content meets national health standards. Due to the unique processing technique of the salted duck and characteristics such as low fat content and rich variety of amino acids in the duck meat, the product boasts a golden color, tender and resilient texture, distinctive flavor, strong aroma, and high nutritional value. Ren Shi Salted Duck is an extension of the Kaijiang local duck product chain and an important way to increase the added value of Kaijiang local duck products. There are currently several salted duck processing enterprises in Kaijiang, including Sichuan Shangheqing Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., Ren Shi Tang Salted Duck, Li Salted Duck, and Yang Salted Duck. Their annual processing capacity reaches 500,000 ducks, with an output value of 40 million yuan.

　　Region:

　　Sichuan

　　Applicant:

　　Kaijiang County Poultry Industry Association

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　　2014

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　　Ren Shi Salted Duck is mainly produced in Kaijiang County, Sichuan Province. The production area is located between 107°42′06″–108°05′07″ east longitude and 30°47′40″–31°15′28″ north latitude, covering 20 towns and townships including Xinning, Pu’an, Yongxing, Xintai, Lingyan, Huilong, Tianshi, Qilong, Changtian, Shabachang, Meijia, Jiangzhi, Baoshi, Gantang, Jing’an, Renshi, Xinjie, Guangfu, Changling, and Baimiao. The production area spans 1,033.8 square kilometers, with an annual processing capacity of 3 million Ren Shi Salted Ducks and an annual output of 2,000 tons.