Mouding Oil-Fermented Tofu

Mouding Oil-Fermented Tofu

Mouding Oil-Fermented Tofu is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　The "Que"quan-brand Mouding oil-fermented tofu originated in the Ming and Qing dynasties and has a history of over 200 years. It is one of the renowned local specialties of Chuxiong Yi Prefecture. Made with natural spring water and high-quality soybeans, the tofu follows traditional craftsmanship, undergoing natural fermentation and mold cultivation. It is then seasoned with premium cooked vegetable oil, chili, refined salt, and other ingredients, fermented in clay jars, and bottled. The tofu is characterized by its golden color, delicate texture, and enticing aroma. With its perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste, Mouding oil-fermented tofu is an excellent choice for home cooking, travel, and as a gift for family and friends.

　　Mouding Oil-Fermented Tofu originated in the Ming and Qing dynasties and has a history of over 300 years. It is one of the traditional local specialties of the Yi people. Made from soybeans with high protein content and using mold-fermented tofu produced in Tiantai as the raw material, it follows traditional craftsmanship, undergoes natural fermentation and mold cultivation, and is seasoned with premium cooked vegetable oil, chili, and refined salt. Fermented in clay jars, it contains no preservatives or artificial coloring, making it a purely natural green food. It has become a well-known brand within Chuxiong Prefecture. With its golden-yellow color and unique fragrant aroma, the tofu is celebrated both within and beyond the prefecture for its freshness, tenderness, oiliness, and pleasantly spicy flavor. The product is not only high-quality and affordable but also remains unchanged even when stored for long periods. In 1981, it was recognized as a Yunnan Provincial Quality Product, and in 1985, it was listed as one of the Chuxiong Prefecture’s renowned specialties. It is sold throughout the prefecture and in the Kunming area. The colorful, aromatic, and flavorful Mouding oil-fermented tofu is an excellent seasoning for home cooking and travel.

　　Oil-fermented tofu is made from high-quality soybeans and the fresh tofu produced using the crystal-clear spring water of Tiantai Shiyang. After undergoing natural fermentation and sun-drying through traditional folk techniques, it is seasoned with a variety of spices such as chili and Sichuan pepper, and then pickled with pollution-free edible rapeseed oil, chili, and refined salt. After more than sixty meticulous production processes, the “oil-fermented tofu” is completed.

　　In 2003, the 10th session of the Mouding County People’s Congress proposed building a “hometown of famous fermented tofu” and strengthening the Mouding oil-fermented tofu brand. In 2004, the Mouding County Party Committee and government, in their “Opinions on Accelerating the Development of the County’s Characteristic Economy,” listed oil-fermented tofu as one of the three major characteristic industries of Mouding County. In 2005, the County Party Committee specifically studied the “issue of developing the Mouding oil-fermented tofu industry.” In 2006, the County Party Committee and government included the development of the “Mouding oil-fermented tofu” industry in the “11th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of Mouding County,” proposing to strengthen the Mouding oil-fermented tofu brand, expand its reach across the nation, and make it a widely recognized high-quality specialty product. From then on, Mouding tofu processing enterprises flourished rapidly. The Mouding County Fermented Tofu Industry Association was established, currently comprising 11 corporate members.

　　Yunnan Mouding Jinta Economic & Trade Co., Ltd. was established in March 1999 as a specialized manufacturer of green food products under the “Tiantai Yangquan” brand series. Legal representative: Wang Zhiti. The company currently has total assets of 15 million yuan, covers an area of 12,000 square meters, and operates six specialized tofu production lines, producing 300 tons of green food “Tiantai Yangquan” brand tofu annually. It is a leading enterprise in the agricultural industrialization of Chuxiong Prefecture. Currently, it offers over twenty varieties across high, medium, and low-end specifications for the market. In August 2005, it received the “Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Certification” from the National Ministry of Agriculture; in September, it was awarded the title of “Eighth Consumer Favorite Product of Yunnan Province” by the Provincial Consumers Association. In December 2007, it passed the QS certification. In May 2008, it was recognized by the Provincial Department of Agriculture as a “Yunnan Famous Brand Agricultural Product”; in September of the same year, it won the “Silver Award” at the 4th Kunming Agricultural Expo; in November, the “Tiantai Yangquan” brand was recognized by the Provincial Administration for Industry and Commerce as a “Yunnan Famous Trademark.” In August 2009, it passed the green food certification. Currently, Jinta Company holds three invention patents.