Nanxi White Goose

Nanxi White Goose

The Nanxi White Goose is a protected geographical indication product.

　　The Nanxi White Goose

　　The Sichuan Nanxi White Goose, as one of the original habitats of the Sichuan White Goose, comes from Nanxi District in Sichuan Province, which lies in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. The region features an extensive network of rivers, streams, weirs, and reservoirs, covering a water area of 630,000 mu. Local farmers have long maintained the traditions of both raising white geese and consuming goose meat. The “Sichuan White Goose” is a high-quality local breed in China and ranks first among protected white goose breeds. In recent years, Nanxi District has been actively building its brand as the “Hometown of the Sichuan White Goose,” leading to rapid development in the goose industry. The breeding farm for the “Sichuan White Goose” located in Shimasi Village, Luolong Town, is the only national-level resource farm for the “Sichuan White Goose” in China. In terms of deep processing of goose products, Nanxi County Fumin White Goose Breeding and Development Co., Ltd. has established an integrated production and operation model that includes breed preservation and selection, breeder goose development, protective-price recovery and incubation of goose eggs, distribution of goslings, and protective-price recovery, processing, and sales of adult geese.

　　In Nanxi District, Sichuan, nearly every restaurant prepares goose dishes. A “Whole Goose Feast,” featuring delicacies such as Fortune Pomegranate Goose, Crispy Rice Corn Goose, Crispy Skin Goose, Premier Pizza Goose, Spicy Goose Lips, Chrysanthemum Goose Tongue, Crystal Goose Liver Egg, Crispy Goose Skin, Premier Goose Breast, Braised Goose, Bamboo Fungus Goose Soup, Fragrant Braised Goose, Boiled Goose, Goose Liver, Goose Intestines, and Goose Blood, has become a unique and premium hallmark that attracts more consumers. One can even find a Tai Chi symbol on the menu — the “Tai Chi Goose Liver Soup.” This dish is made by mashing goose liver into a paste, simmering it with fresh broth into a brown goose liver soup, and combining it with white concentrated soup in a bowl, forming a lifelike Tai Chi diagram. It is visually pleasing and deliciously savory and refreshing. The cold dishes in the Goose Feast include braised goose wings in marinade, double-spicy goose liver bits, and fragrant braised goose hearts, while the hot dishes feature Fortune Pomegranate Goose, Crystal Goose Liver Egg, and Sautéed Goose Meat Strips. The soup dishes include the Tai Chi Goose Liver Soup. For preparation methods, the Fortune Pomegranate Goose, known for its fragrant, savory, and salty taste, is made by dicing the goose meat, stir-frying it with chopped leeks, wrapping it in wafer paper, and tying it into the shape of a pomegranate. The bottom is brushed with egg wash, dipped in sesame seeds, and pan-fried until the sesame is fragrant. The Crystal Goose Liver Egg, with its light fragrance, savory taste, and lingering flavor, is made by mixing cooked goose liver bits, shrimp bits, and well-seasoned hot jelly stock, then pouring the mixture into eggshells, chilling until set, removing the shell, and serving.

　　Driven by the catering industry, every part of the goose can be sold at a good price, with profits multiplying. The strong market demand has boosted the farming of Sichuan White Geese. Nanxi County now produces 4.8 million commercial geese annually, achieving a total output value of over 200 million yuan. Selection and production process of goose jerky: Made from the hind leg and breast meat of white geese, the process involves over ten steps including cleaning, deboning, marinating, cutting, and seasoning. Currently, several flavors have been developed, including spicy, numbing-spicy, five-spice, pickled pepper, and barbecued. Reportedly, from the incubation of white geese to initial and further processing, Nanxi County Fumin White Goose Breeding and Development Co., Ltd. has already fulfilled its commitment to providing one-stop streamlined services. As a Nanxi specialty, the goose jerky product line also includes more than 10 varieties such as crispy goose intestines and goose gizzards. The meticulously prepared products are vibrant in color, rich in aroma, and leave a lasting impression.

　　The production area of the Nanxi White Goose covers the current administrative region of Nanxi District, Yibin City, Sichuan Province.

　　Letter from the People’s Government of Nanxi District, Yibin City Regarding the Definition of the Protected Geographical Indication Product Range of Nanxi White Goose, Nan Fu Han [2015] No. 80

　　Sichuan Provincial (Regional) Local Standard: DB511500/Txx-xxxx "Geographical Indication Product Nanxi White Goose" (Draft)