Jintang Navel Oranges

Jintang Navel Oranges

Jintang navel oranges are a product with geographical indication status.

　　Jintang navel oranges are round or short oval in shape, with a well-proportioned and attractive appearance. The fruit is medium to large in size, with smooth, orange-colored, glossy skin. The stem end and apex are round, with small or closed navels. The peel thickness is even and moderate, and the fruit emits a rich fragrance. Its flavor is pleasantly balanced between sweet and sour, rich and full-bodied, with tender, melt-in-your-mouth flesh, abundant juice, and seedless. Jintang navel oranges are highly nutritious, rich in vitamins and other essential elements needed by the human body. The fruit has a soluble solid content of ≥11%, total sugar of ≥8.5%, total acid of ≤0.8%, and contains ≥45mg of Vitamin C per 100g.

　　Jintang navel oranges are produced in six towns in Jintang County, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province: Sanxi Town, Gaoban Town, Pingqiao Township, Jinlong Town, Huaikou Town, and Baiguo Town. These areas border Longquanyi District, Qingbaijiang District, Deyang City, and Jianyang City. The production area lies between 104°20′37″ and 104°52′56″ east longitude, and 30°29′10″ and 30°57′41″ north latitude, at an altitude ranging from 385 to 538 meters. The protected production area spans 6,666.7 hectares, with an annual yield of 150,000 tons.