Luojiang Peanuts

Luojiang Peanuts

Luojiang peanuts are a protected geographical indication product.

　　Luojiang peanuts are a specialty of Luojiang County in Deyang City, Sichuan Province. Known for their uniform size, well-balanced saltiness, crisp texture, rich aroma, and non-greasy taste, Luojiang peanuts have earned the trust of consumers and are one of the best snacks for travel, pairing with drinks, or gifting to friends and family.

　　Deyang is one of the cradles of ancient Shu culture and rural reform, often referred to as the “Granary of Heaven” and a typical microcosm of the “Land of Abundance.” The topography within Luojiang consists of shallow hills formed by structural-erosional plains and connected hills, featuring undulating mounds with broad, gently sloping inter-hill areas and relative elevations generally under 100 meters. The soil has good physical properties—fertile, moist, loose sandy loam with neutral to slightly acidic pH. It is appropriately loose, fine, clump-free, and relatively soft, with a well-aerated and loose fruiting layer. The soil is rich in calcium, organic matter, phosphorus, and potassium, along with abundant trace elements such as iron, manganese, and boron. The soil is well-matured, nutrient-rich, with strong fertility retention, easy to cultivate, and ideal for peanuts. As peanuts prefer sandy soils, Luojiang’s soil not only has the right texture but is also highly nutritious, resulting in high yields, well-developed large fruit, and excellent quality. Over years of cultivation, breeding, and improvement, and through its synergy with local soil characteristics, Luojiang peanuts have developed their distinctive qualities. Today, the reason Luojiang peanuts have clean shells, large size, good quality, plump grains, and high nutritional value is due to Luojiang’s soil being perfectly suited for peanut growth.

　　To this day, there are still 24 peanut processing enterprises in Luojiang County, with an annual output value of around 580 million yuan, providing jobs for over 6,000 locals. Products meet domestic demand and are also exported to more than 10 countries and regions including Europe, America, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Among them, brands such as “Laobaozhu,” “Leming,” “Panlong,” “Fuyuan,” and “Jimei” enjoy the highest reputation.

　　The unique boiling and roasting methods used for Luojiang peanuts allow carbon dioxide, vanillin, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and other volatile aldehydes to be released during the baking process, creating a uniquely rich and lingering aroma. Each peanut that reaches the consumer is the result of meticulous craftsmanship by the people of Luojiang.

　　Sichuan Deyang Foreign Trade Tianfu Peanut Factory in Luojiang County produces “Tianfu” and “Changjiang Daqiao” brand Tianfu peanuts:

　　In 1983, it received the Ministry of Foreign Trade's “High Quality” honor certificate;

　　In 1985 and 1990, it was twice awarded “Sichuan Provincial Quality Product”;

　　In 1988, it won the silver award at the “First China Food Expo”;

　　In 1990, it received the Ministry of Economic and Trade’s “First Quality Product” award;

　　In 1992, it was awarded the “Sichuan Bashu Food Festival Gold Award Product”;

　　In 1994, it won the gold award at the “Sichuan Famous, High-quality, and Special New Products Expo”;

　　From 2001 to 2011, it was consistently rated “Most Favorite Product by Consumers” by the Consumer Association.

　　The “Laobaozhu” brand salted and dried peanuts produced by Deyang Luojiang Laobaozhu Food Factory have been awarded the titles “Sichuan Famous Brand” and “Deyang Well-known Trademark.”

　　The “Leming” Mountain Village Fragrant Peanuts produced by Deyang Leming Food Co., Ltd. were honored with the first “Sichuan Excellent Tourism Commodity” brand title. The Leming trademark was recognized as a “Deyang Well-known Trademark,” and it received the “Sichuan Time-Honored Brand” title issued by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce.