Han Yuan Prickly Ash Oil

Han Yuan Prickly Ash Oil

Han Yuan Prickly Ash Oil is a geographical indication protected product.

　　Quality and Technical Requirements for Han Yuan Prickly Ash Oil

　　I. Raw Materials

　　1. Fresh Prickly Ash:

　　(1) Variety: Gongjiao (Tribute Pepper).

　　(2) Growing Conditions: Altitude within the production area ranges from 1,100m to 1,800m, with soil types including paddy soil, yellow-brown soil, alluvial soil, and purple soil; organic matter content ≥1.0%, pH value 6.8 to 8.0.

　　(3) Cultivation and Management:

　　① Seedling Propagation: Propagated by seeds, sown from late September to early October, with container-grown seedlings transplanted.

　　② Planting: Planted in spring from February to March, or in autumn from September to October. Planting density shall be ≤110 plants per 667㎡ (mu).

　　③ Pruning: A “pruning-through-harvesting” method is used to form an outward-spreading, inward-hollow, cup-shaped tree canopy.

　　④ Fertilization: Primarily organic fertilizer is applied, with mature trees receiving ≥40kg of well-rotted organic fertilizer per plant annually.

　　⑤ Harvesting: Manually harvested from August to September when the pepper fruits are bright red with full oil sacs; harvesting is done on sunny or non-rainy days.

　　⑥ Environmental and Safety Requirements: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, etc., must comply with national regulations and must not cause environmental pollution.

　　2. Rapeseed Oil: Rapeseed oil produced within the designated area may be supplemented through external procurement if local supply is insufficient; the product quality must comply with relevant national standards.

　　II. Processing Technology

　　Heating rapeseed oil to 160°C to 200°C and mixing it with freshly picked (within 24 hours) fresh prickly ash at a ratio of 2:1 by spraying and pouring, stirring and soaking, separating the oil from the pepper, and allowing the oil to settle until it becomes clear and transparent.

　　III. Quality Characteristics

　　1. Sensory Characteristics: Light yellow to brownish-yellow in color, clear and transparent, with the inherent aroma of prickly ash and a long-lasting numbing flavor.

　　Han Yuan Prickly Ash Oil

　　Administrative region currently under the jurisdiction of Han Yuan County, Sichuan Province

　　 Letter from the People’s Government of Han Yuan County Regarding the Protection Area of Han Yuan Prickly Ash Oil as a Geographical Indication Product, Han Fu Han [2012] No. 156

　　 Enterprise Standard Q/21110317-3.1-2010 "Han Yuan Prickly Ash Oil" of Sichuan Han Yuan Handa Food Factory

　　 Enterprise Standard Q/21110317-3.1-2010 of Sichuan Hanyuan Handa Food Factory, "Hanyuan Prickly Ash Oil"