Linjiang Temple Douban

Linjiang Temple Douban

　　　　Linjiang Temple Douban is produced in Ziyang, Sichuan, China. It is made primarily from locally grown high-quality fava beans and sesame seeds, along with salt, Sichuan peppercorns, black pepper, white sugar, dried shrimp, cured ham, chicken floss, fish floss, sesame oil, red yeast rice, chili paste, sesame paste, sweet bean paste, and a variety of spices, all meticulously brewed. The production involves multiple steps such as shelling the fava beans, soaking, inoculating, making koji, and salting, followed by nearly a year of fermentation in pools. Finally, after sterilization, it is blended with various auxiliary ingredients in precise proportions to become the finished douban paste. There are over 30 varieties, including sesame oil douban, dried shrimp douban, cured ham douban, chili oil douban, and fish floss douban. Linjiang Temple Douban boasts bright colors, an oily sheen, well-formed bean granules that melt in the mouth, and a rich aroma, characterized by its unique flavor profile of freshness, fragrance, saltiness, sweetness, and spiciness. Ingredients include protein, fat, sugar, and various vitamins, making it an excellent condiment for meals. The sesame oil douban was awarded the title of Sichuan Quality Product in 1980 and recognized as a quality product by the Ministry of Commerce in 1984.

　　Linjiang Temple Douban was first created in the 3rd year of the Qianlong reign (1738) and is the most famous Sichuan specialty from Ziyang. It has received praise from predecessors such as - and -. The “Linjiang Temple” series of products have successively been awarded honors including “China Time-Honored Brand,” “China Famous Trademark,” “Protected Geographical Indication Product of the People’s Republic of China,” “Green Food” certification, the “Ulaanbaatar International Food Festival” Gold Award, “China Famous and High-Quality Product,” “Sichuan Famous Brand,” “Sichuan Famous Trademark,” and provincial-level intangible cultural heritage protection craftsmanship.

　　The varieties of Linjiang Temple Douban include:

　　Over 30 varieties such as sesame oil douban, dried shrimp douban, cured ham douban, chili oil douban, and fish floss douban. Linjiang Temple Douban features bright colors, an oily sheen, well-formed bean granules that melt in the mouth, and a rich aroma, characterized by its unique flavor profile of freshness, fragrance, saltiness, sweetness, and spiciness. Ingredients include protein, fat, sugar, and various vitamins, making it an excellent condiment for meals.

　　The craftsmanship of Linjiang Temple Douban:

　　Linjiang Temple Douban is made primarily from locally grown high-quality fava beans and sesame seeds, along with salt, Sichuan peppercorns, black pepper, white sugar, dried shrimp, cured ham, chicken floss, fish floss, sesame oil, red yeast rice, chili paste, sesame paste, sweet bean paste, and a variety of spices, all meticulously brewed. The production involves multiple steps such as shelling the fava beans, soaking, inoculating, making koji, and salting, followed by nearly a year of fermentation in pools. Finally, after sterilization, it is blended with various auxiliary ingredients in precise proportions to become the finished douban paste. The sesame oil douban from Linjiang Temple Douban was awarded the title of Sichuan Quality Product in 1980 and recognized as a quality product by the Ministry of Commerce in 1984.

　　The “Linjiang Temple” series of brand products includes over 50 varieties and more than 180 specifications. They are bestsellers domestically and are also exported to countries and regions such as the United States, Japan, Canada, and Hong Kong, with annual supplies to Zhongnanhai.