Stone-ground Chili Sauce

Last updated 2026-11-08 — The stone-ground chili sauce is produced by Zheng'an County Xianggelao Stone-ground Chili Sauce Co., Ltd., located in Liudu Town Street. Established in October 2005, the company covers an area of 1,400 square meters, with factory buildings spanning over 1,300 square meters. With a total investment of over 1.5 million yuan, it commenced production in 2006, processing more than 60 tons of fresh chili peppers that year. The product is made according to the national green food standard CB2715—81. The main ingredients are local heirloom varieties, and the fertilizer used is primarily organic (farmyard manure). All raw materials and products are pollution-free green foods. To preserve the traditional ethnic (Gelao) flavor, the company still uses a stone mill equipped with an electronic drive system for processing. After fermentation, the sauce is packaged in non-hazardous, preservative-free forms such as 300g per bottle, 24 bottles per box, or 6 bottles per bag. In its debut year, the product was introduced to markets in Guangdong, Zhejiang, Chongqing, Shanghai, and Guiyang, receiving high praise from consumers for its distinctive taste compared to other products on the market. The company currently has a production capacity of 300 tons and provides employment for 60 people. Currently, the company is accelerating the development of two complementary products—pickled chili and soaked chili—and is establishing related spice bases for ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorn, and star anise within the town. By 2007, the goal is to bring all three products—chili sauce, pickled chili, and soaked chili—to market. The construction of raw material bases will be strengthened, benefiting farmers with 600,000 yuan in profits and generating 100,000 yuan in tax revenue. In 2006, Wang Qigan, a resident of Liudu Town Street, after multiple trials, successfully developed and produced potato vermicelli, a high-quality specialty of Liudu that gained widespread popularity. Although currently discontinued, it pioneered a path for the town's processing industry. Additionally, in 1997, Zhao Yun from Chongqing co-established Changfu Beef Jerky, which matched the quality of the original Changfu Factory products. The product was launched on the market and sold nationwide, earning praise from customers, with an annual production of 15–20 tons and generating over 50,000 yuan in annual taxes. However, due to factors such as a large outflow of migrant workers, the absence of an established beef cattle base, and raw material shortages, the operation was halted in March 2000.