Luoping Small Yellow Ginger

Luoping Small Yellow Ginger

Luoping Small Yellow Ginger is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Geographical Scope

　　　Currently administered towns and townships in Luoping County, Yunnan Province, including Luoxiong Town, Jiulong Town, Alu Township, Laochang Township, Changdi Township, Zhongshan Township, Jiuwuji Township, Banqiao Town, Dasuijing Township, and Lubuge Township.

　　Distinctive Qualities

　　　　Luoping Small Yellow Ginger is fine and slender in size, with high oil content, beautiful color, and rich aroma. It has long been known for its plumpness, juiciness, full-bodied flavor, and vibrant taste. As early as 1958, it became an export commodity. In 1983, the "Yunnan 120# Dried Ginger Slices" produced in Luoping were listed as premium products by the Ministry of Foreign Trade of the State Council due to their color, fine texture, minimal fibers, rich oil, fullness, and delicious taste, and were exported to countries and regions such as West Germany, France, Singapore, Belgium, and Hong Kong. In 1989, a total of 12 townships across the county planted ginger on 7.175 acres, yielding over 8.5 million kilograms. In recent years, the Luoping County Party Committee and government have placed greater emphasis on the production and sales of ginger, and farmers’ enthusiasm for growing it has increased year by year. In townships such as Dasuijing, Lubuge, Niujie, Banqiao, Changdi, and Laochang, there is even a popular saying: “To achieve a well-off life, grow ginger.”