Fumin Water Bamboo Shoots

Fumin Water Bamboo Shoots

Fumin Water Bamboo Shoots are a product certified under China’s Agricultural Geographic Indication system.

　　 Fumin Water Bamboo Shoots are renowned for their superior quality. The current planting area exceeds 4,000 acres, with an annual output of over 10,000 tons. They are mainly grown in Kuanzhuang and Sandan townships, where the Kuanzhuang market has gradually developed into a trading hub for the shoots. Plans are underway to attract investment for a water bamboo shoot preservation and deep-processing project, with an investment of 8.5 million yuan and an expected annual profit of 1.7 million yuan.

　　Fumin County is located in central Yunnan, in the northwest of Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan. It lies 23 kilometers from Kunming and has historically served as a strategic gateway for routes from Sichuan, Tibet, and northern Yunnan into the regional hub of Kunming, earning it the nickname “the Lock of Northern Yunnan.” The county features distinct dry and wet seasons, concentrated rainfall, no severe summer heat, abundant sunshine, favorable light and heat conditions, large diurnal temperature variations, small annual temperature differences, and a marked vertical climate. These superior light, temperature, and water conditions are highly conducive to crop production. Fumin County produces a wealth of grain and cash crops including rice, corn, wheat, flue-cured tobacco, water bamboo shoots, chestnuts, medicinal herbs, waxberries, grapes, winter peaches, and cherries. The region enjoys an outstanding ecological environment and has been designated as a production base for live pigs, poultry eggs, chestnuts, high-quality rice, and a key part of the local “vegetable basket” program at both the municipal and provincial levels.

　　Fumin Water Bamboo Shoots are renowned for their superior quality. The current planting area exceeds 4,000 acres, with an annual output of over 10,000 tons. They are mainly grown in Kuanzhuang and Sandan townships, where the Kuanzhuang market has gradually developed into a trading hub for the shoots. Plans are underway to attract investment for a water bamboo shoot preservation and deep-processing project, with an investment of 8.5 million yuan and an expected annual profit of 1.7 million yuan.

　　The water bamboo shoots produced in Fumin County are not “black-hearted,” but instead are snow-white, delicious, and highly nutritious—making them very popular with consumers. They are sold to cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing, and exported as far as Southeast Asia and Russia, gaining notable recognition. In 2009, they were certified as “Green Food” by the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment. In particular, “Chicken Leg Water Bamboo Shoots” have become a branded vegetable product of the county. Testing by the Kunming Inspection and Testing Center for Agricultural Environmental Quality Supervision, under the Ministry of Agriculture, confirmed that all indicators meet the standards for pollution-free agricultural products in Yunnan Province, leading to their official certification as pollution-free vegetables by the Yunnan Provincial Department of Agriculture.

　　In accordance with the Regulations on the Administration of Agricultural Geographic Indications, the Fumin County Agricultural Technology Extension Center in Yunnan Province applied for geographic indication protection for “Fumin Water Bamboo Shoots.” After preliminary review, expert evaluation, and public announcement, the application met the procedures and requirements for registration as an agricultural geographic indication. The Ministry of Agriculture therefore approved its registration on May 2, 2012.

　　Fumin Water Bamboo Shoots

　　Production Area

　　Fumin Water Bamboo Shoots are produced within Fumin County in Yunnan Province, covering three towns: Kuanzhuang, Dongcun, and Sandan. The geographical coordinates are: 102°21′–102°47′ east longitude and 25°08′–25°36′ north latitude. The area stretches 51.6 km from north to south and 44.2 km from east to west, covering a total area of 1,003 square kilometers. The lowest elevation is 1,455 meters, and the highest peak reaches 2,817 meters. The production area of Fumin Water Bamboo Shoots spans 600 hectares, with an annual output of 25,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　(1) External Sensory Characteristics: Fumin Water Bamboo Shoots are a common aquatic vegetable. They are the enlarged, spindle-shaped tender stems of the grass family plant Zizania latifolia, stimulated by the smut fungus Ustilago esculenta, covered by green leaf sheaths. The edible portion consists of three cylindrical sections, resembling chicken legs, with a yellowish-white color, smooth surface, glossy finish, tender and dense flesh, and minimal fiber. There are no black spots. (2) Internal Quality Indicators: Fumin Water Bamboo Shoots mature early and have a long harvest period, available from February to October each year, and are resistant to storage and transport. They are highly nutritious, containing water, sugar, crude fiber, and protein. Specifically, they contain 92.7% water, 0.96% total sugar, 0.62% crude fiber, and 1.45% protein. (3) Safety Requirements: Compliance is required with the standards set forth in GB2762, GB2763, and GB10650.