Baohe Tangerines

Baohe Tangerines

Baohe Tangerines are a product with geographical indication.

　　“Baohe Tangerines” are characterized by their unique production region, quality traits, and specific cultivation methods. The fruits are flat-round in shape, slightly indented at the top, with smooth and delicate rinds. Their color is a bright yellowish-red hue. The skin is thin and easily separable, exuding a rich fragrance. The flesh is orange-red, juicy, seedless, tender, and melts in the mouth—offering a pleasantly sweet and tangy flavor with strong local characteristics.

　　Geographical Range

　　The geographical indication protection area for Baohe Tangerines covers the hilly northern region of Hantai District, Hanzhong City—south of the Qinling foothills and north of the South Main Canal. It includes 73 administrative villages across six towns: Hedongdian, Zongying, Hanwang, Wuxiang, Xuwang, and Laojun. The region spans from 106°51′ to 107°10′ east longitude and 33°02′ to 33°22′ north latitude, stretching from Yongjiu Village in Hanwang Town in the east to Hedongdian Village in Hedongdian Town in the west, from Yuwan Village in Xuwang Town in the south to Wangzhuang Village in Wuzhen Town in the north. The total area is 66,400 mu (approx. 4,427 hectares), with an annual yield of 42,300 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: Baohe Tangerines are flat-round in shape, slightly indented at the top, with smooth and delicate rinds, a bright yellowish-red color, thin and easily separable skin, and a rich fragrance. The flesh is orange-red, juicy, seedless, tender, easy to separate, and offers a sweet and tangy taste. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Baohe Tangerines are highly nutritious, containing no less than 12.0% soluble solids, a solid-acid ratio of no less than 14, and vitamin C content of no less than 35 mg per 100 ml. 3. Safety Requirements: The production bases for Baohe Tangerines strictly adhere to the environmental conditions for pollution-free fruit products as specified in NY5013-2006, or batch tests meet the quality and safety standards for tangerines outlined in Document No. Nongban Zhi [2013] 17.