Jinchuan Chili

Jinchuan Chili

　　Known as the “Little Jiangnan of Aba,” Sichuan’s Jinchuan County boasts unique light and heat conditions that are highly suitable for growing a variety of chilies. The county has minimal industrial activity and no “three wastes” pollution. In 2000, monitoring by the National Environmental Monitoring Center confirmed that its water, soil, and air all met national standards for green food production. In November of the same year, the “Sunhe Brand Chili” received green food certification. In October 2002, it was awarded the title of Famous and High-quality Product at the Western Sichuan Agricultural Expo, and in November of the same year, it obtained a Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Base Certificate after review by relevant departments of the provincial Department of Agriculture. The certified base covered an area of 2,000 acres, distributed across towns such as Shar, Ke’er, and Qingning.

　　The main varieties grown in the county include: Mexican chili, Chengdu Erjin Tiao, and local Oxhorn chili. The Mexican chili features a dark skin, thick flesh, sweet-spicy flavor, and a crisp texture. It stores and pickles well, retaining its crispness and aroma even after years of pickling. As a rising star in the chili family, it is highly favored.