Guanling Pitaya

Guanling Pitaya

Guanling Pitaya is a geographical indication protected product.

Guanling Pitaya is an agricultural product geographical indication product.

　　Guanling Pitaya: The red-fleshed pitaya from Guanling, Anshun, is rich in nutrition and unique in function. It contains plant-based albumin and anthocyanins, which are rare in most plants, along with abundant vitamin C and water-soluble dietary fiber. It combines the benefits of "fruit," "flower," "vegetable," "healthcare," and "medicine," making it a priceless treasure.

　　The production area of Guanling Pitaya includes eight townships under the jurisdiction of Guanling Autonomous County, Guizhou Province: Bangui Township, Shangguan Town, Huajiang Town, Bade Township, Duanqiao Town, Xinpu Town, Gangwu Town, and Puli Township.

　　Geographical Scope

　　The geographical protection area for the agricultural product geographical indication of Guanling Pitaya covers six townships within Guanling Autonomous County: Huajiang Town, Shangguan Town, Gangwu Town, Duanqiao Town, Xinpu Town, and Bangui Township. The geographic coordinates are: latitude 25°33′38″–25°55′32″, longitude 105°22′50″–105°45′22″, stretching 43 km from east to west and 57 km from north to south. The area spans 28,000 mu, with a yield of 45,000 tons and an output value of 450 million yuan.

　　Product Quality and Characteristic Features

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: Guanling pitaya fruits are round in shape; the peel has a uniform color, appearing bright red or light purplish-red; the peel bears oblique scales; the weight is moderate; the flesh is purplish-red, fragrant, juicy, rich in flavor, sweet but not greasy. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Guanling pitaya (variety “Zihonglong”) contains 2.50–4.60 mg/g of anthocyanins, 1.42–2.60% crude fiber, and 6.01–7.10% reducing sugar. 3. The production of Guanling pitaya strictly follows the production norms and standards for pollution-free agricultural products. The product safety and quality comply with DB52/T 611—2010 "Production Technical Specifications for Pitaya in the Karst Mountainous Areas of Guizhou."