Huaning Citrus

Huaning Citrus

Huaning citrus is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Huaning citrus is a product with geographical indication status for agricultural produce.

　　Huaning citrus is widely renowned for its early ripening. Not only does it boast high quality and excellent taste, but it also offers the breathtaking sight of vast groves fragrant with golden fruits. As a result, many travelers eagerly leave the hustle and bustle of the city to come to Huaning, seeking tranquility away from the worldly noise. During this season, Huaning shines with golden fruits adorning lush green branches—an absolutely stunning sight. Along the Huapan Highway, citrus orchards stretch as far as the eye can see, with vibrant golden hues that dazzle. The enduring green remains soft and persistent, bringing the essence of autumn right before your eyes, leaving you in awe of the vastness of these orchards and the charm of the harvest season. This is the perfect time to visit the citrus groves with family or friends. Under the citrus trees, everyone—whether the whole family or a small group—can join in the fun. Armed with baskets and clippers, you can pick oranges while enjoying the rural scenery. Amid the unique fragrance and the refreshing sweetness, you’ll share in the joy of harvest.

　　Huaning Citrus

　　Geographical Area

　　Huaning citrus is produced in four towns within Huaning County: Panxi Town, Huaxi Town, Qinglong Town, and Tonghongdian Township. The geographical coordinates of the Huaning citrus production area are between 102°81′ to 103°09′ east longitude and 23°59′ to 24°34′ north latitude. It stretches 64 kilometers from north to south and about 8 kilometers from east to west, covering an area of 512 square kilometers. The total planted area across the county is 6,666.67 hectares, with an annual output of 300,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　(1) External Sensory Features: Huaning citrus fruits are tall and flat-round or flat-round in shape. When ripe, the fruits are orange or orange-yellow in color, with bright skin, a fragrant aroma, slightly large and prominent oil glands on the peel that are easy to remove, and weigh between 120–180 grams per fruit. (2) Internal Quality Indicators: The peel of Huaning citrus is of medium thickness, seedless, with orange-red flesh that is tender, juicy, easy to separate, moderately sweet and sour, rich in flavor, and highly nutritious. It has benefits such as regulating qi and strengthening the spleen, as well as moistening the lungs and relieving coughs. It contains vitamin C ≥30mg/100g, soluble solids ≥9.8%, total sugar ≥7.3%, and total acid ≤1.50%. (3) Safety Standards: Huaning citrus products comply with the quality and safety standards of "NY 5014-2001 Pollution-Free Food – Citrus."