Panxian Hawthorn Preserved Fruit

Panxian Hawthorn Preserved Fruit

Panxian hawthorn preserved fruit is a geographical indication protected product.

　　Panxian hawthorn preserved fruit features a plump body, uniform size, moderate firmness, soft and moist flesh, bright and vibrant color, high transparency, easy preservation, a pleasant sweet-and-sour taste, tender texture that melts in the mouth without any off-flavors.

　　Panxian hawthorn preserved fruit is a well-known specialty product of Guizhou. It is made from the high-quality hawthorn abundantly produced in Panxian. Relying on the unique geographical and natural environment of Panxian’s plateau mountains and its rich cultural heritage, it is produced through multiple processes including cleaning, thorn removal, cutting, seed extraction, pre-boiling, cooling, sugar soaking, sugar boiling, cooling, and drying. The product boasts a plump body, uniform size, moderate firmness, soft and moist flesh, bright and vibrant color, high transparency, easy preservation, a pleasant sweet-and-sour taste, tender texture that melts in the mouth without any off-flavors. With a long history, Panxian hawthorn preserved fruit enjoys high recognition in western Guizhou and has long been a treasured gift for locals to give when visiting relatives and friends. It represents the culmination of Panxian’s profound cultural heritage and unique natural environment. Deeply loved by the public, it enjoys strong market demand and high visibility, making it a source of local pride.

　　The quality characteristics of Panxian hawthorn preserved fruit can be specifically divided into four aspects: appearance, color, taste, and flesh texture. In terms of appearance, Panxian hawthorn preserved fruit is uniformly sized, presents as evenly shaped pieces, contains no impurities or signs of mold, and gives a visually pleasing impression. High-quality pieces are larger in size, have moderate firmness, soft and moist flesh that does not stick to the hands, does not "leak sugar," and does not "return to sand." Regarding color, the fruit has a yellow, transparent, and bright appearance, is easy to preserve, and will not turn brown or black even after prolonged storage—this is its most distinctive feature. As for taste, during processing, the natural bitterness (tannins) of the hawthorn is removed using special methods after the thorns are taken off, resulting in a pleasant flavor that is appropriately sweet and sour, tender and easy to melt in the mouth, with no off-flavors. For flesh texture, the preserved fruit is rich in vitamins and carbohydrates. Tests show that per 100g of Panxian hawthorn preserved fruit, the energy content is 1282KJ, protein is 1.3g, carbohydrates are 74.2g, sodium is 106mg, and vitamin C is 1620mg. Compared to preserved fruits from other regions, Panxian hawthorn preserved fruit has a natural advantage—made from the “king of vitamin C,” hawthorn, it naturally has a high vitamin C content.

　　In recent years, apart from being popular in Guizhou and Yunnan, Panxian hawthorn preserved fruit has also been sold in Guangdong and other areas. It has established sales networks in some cities across the southwestern and southern regions of China. Its excellent quality has won the favor of consumers, and during the harvest season, merchants flock to purchase it, resulting in supply falling short of demand.

　　The production area of Panxian hawthorn preserved fruit includes the following 22 towns and townships under the jurisdiction of Panxian County, Guizhou Province: Xinmin, Pugu, Baotian, Zhongyi, Dashan, Xiangshui, Lemin, Shiqiao, Shuitang, Banqiao, Liuguan, Yingwu, Huopu, Huashi, Panjiang, Baiguo, Pingdi, Yuni, Chengguan, Pingguan, Hongguo, and Lianghe.

　　Guizhou Tianshili Food Technology Co., Ltd. Enterprise Standard: Q/CL0002S-2010 "Panxian Hawthorn Preserved Fruit"