Rongjiang Kudzu

Rongjiang Kudzu

Rongjiang kudzu is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Rongjiang kudzu is a specialty of Rongjiang County in Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province.

　　Rongjiang kudzu has a cylindrical or spindle-like shape, with few fibrous roots or branches. Its skin is thin with slight wrinkles and is yellowish-brown in color; the flesh is milky white, soft and tender when cooked, with a glutinous (sticky) texture, a fragrant, slightly sweet taste, a strong kudzu flavor, and no residue.

　　The current administrative areas of 19 towns and townships under the jurisdiction of Rongjiang County: Guzhou Town, Zhongcheng Town, Zhaihao Town, Pingyong Town, Leli Town, Langdong Town, Zaiva Township, Chongyi Township, Pingjiang Township, Sanjiang Township, Renli Township, Tashi Township, Baka Township, Dingwei Township, Xinghua Township, Jihua Township, Shuiwei Township, Pingyang Township, and Liangwang Township.

　　The Request from Rongjiang County People's Government Regarding the Application to Define the Geographical Indication Protection Scope of Rongjiang Kudzu Products, Rongfu Cheng [2015] No. 31

　　Guizhou Provincial Local Standard:

　　Production Technology Regulations for Rongjiang Kudzu (Draft)