Ebian Kiwifruit

Ebian Kiwifruit

　　Ebian kiwifruit is a specialty of Ebian County in Leshan City, Sichuan Province. The flesh of Ebian kiwifruit is sweet and tangy, with thick pulp and thin skin, and is rich in nutrients.

　　The Chinese kiwifruit, commonly known locally as “mao li er,” gets its name because it is a favorite food of monkeys. Its fruit is sweet and sour, refreshing and delicious, containing vitamins B and P, pectin acid, a variety of amino acids, fats, as well as minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, iodine, and zinc. Modern medicine has proven that it is known as the “king of fruits.” Ebian has discovered widespread growth in both high and medium-altitude forests, with currently 10 varieties and an annual total output of about 200,000 kilograms. Among them, the hairless large variety and the hairless small milk fruit are considered the best, with the largest single fruit weighing 110.5 grams.