Zhenxi White Radish

Zhenxi White Radish

Zhenxi White Radish is an agricultural product with geographical indication.

　　White radish has long been cherished for its health benefits in aiding digestion and cutting through greasiness. Zhenxi Town in Weiyuan County is famed for producing white radishes that are notably large, snow-white in color, tender in flesh, and melt-in-the-mouth. The locally distinctive "Zhenxi Pickled Radish" has a long processing history, dating back to traditional craftsmanship used since the 1930s — over 60 years of tradition. In March 1982, "Zhenxi Pickled Radish" made its first appearance at the provincial township enterprise exhibition and was warmly welcomed.

　　Zhenxi White Radish

　　Geographic Scope

　　Zhenxi White Radish is produced within Zhenxi Town, Weiyuan County, Sichuan Province. The production area neighbors Yanling Town, Xindian Town of Weiyuan County, and Gaoshan Town of Zigong. The protected zone includes 30 administrative villages: Xiao Bing Village, Yangjiazui Village, Zhengxing Village, Tuantiao Village, Lufeng Village, Zhengrong Village, Huaci Village, Linjiangsi Village, Tongluo Village, Yangtian Village, Wuxing Village, Jinzhu Village, Qingshui Village, Hongguang Village, Lianhua Village, Chuanzhu Village, Hujian Village, Honglin Village, Xinwu Village, Xinhua Village, Hefeng Village, Huxin Village, Minjian Village, Humin Village, Zhongxin Village, Yongtuan Village, Huangni Village, Yonghe Village, Laojun Village, and Longwangba Village. The geographical coordinates are between 104°29′13.3″E to 104°37′16.1″E longitude and 29°25′47″N to 29°34′28.8″N latitude.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　(1) External Sensory Features: Zhenxi White Radish is flat and round, resembling a goose egg, with a plump and full shape. Its skin is snow-white, glossy, and smooth. The flesh is white, and the taste is crisp, sweet, and tender, with little to no spiciness. (2) Internal Quality Indicators: Zhenxi White Radish has low crude fiber content and a relatively high sugar content. Testing shows that Zhenxi White Radish contains only 0.45% crude fiber, compared to common white radishes which have 0.4%–1.0% (according to the *Food Composition Table*). Therefore, Zhenxi White Radish has a crisper, sweeter, and more tender taste than other white radishes. (3) Quality and Safety Requirements: The product quality complies with mandatory technical standards such as *GB53082 Pollution-Free Vegetable Quality Standards*.