Ningwu Oats

Ningwu Oats

Ningwu oats are a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　Ningwu Oats

　　Oats are highly nutritious, with an average protein content of 15.6%, which is 100% higher than rice, 75% higher than corn, 66% higher than wheat flour, and 60% higher than millet. The composition of the eight essential amino acids is relatively balanced, and the lysine content is even higher than that of rice and wheat flour. Their fat content is 5.5 times that of rice and 3.7 times that of wheat flour.

　　Oats are a highly nutritious cereal crop, with the highest protein content among grain crops. They contain all eight essential amino acids required by the human body, and their composition is relatively balanced. Rich in nutrients and good for staying full and resisting the cold, oats are regarded as a treasure in western Inner Mongolia and are the first of the “Three Treasures” of the Bashang Plateau. With low sugar but high protein content, oats are a good food choice for diabetics. Additionally, their fat contains a high proportion of linoleic acid, making them a therapeutic food commonly used by the elderly.

　　Shanxi

　　Ningwu County Agricultural Environment Protection and Monitoring Station

　　 The product comes from 244 administrative villages across 10 townships under the jurisdiction of Ningwu County, including Yuzhuang Township, Yangfangkou Town, DieTaisi Township, Geliao Township, Dongmafang Township, Huaidao Township, HuaBeitun Township, Ximafang Township, Shijiazhuang Town, and Xinbao Township. The geographical coordinates are between 112°00′05″ to 112°18′39″ east longitude and 38°41′02″ to 38°41′48″ north latitude.

　　AGI2017-02-2070