Chunhua Buckwheat

Chunhua Buckwheat

Chunhua buckwheat is a product certified with a Geographical Indication for Agricultural Products.

　　 The seeds of Chunhua buckwheat are reddish-brown or dark brown in color, and the flour is grayish-white with a distinctive fragrant aroma. Due to regional influences, buckwheat grown in high-altitude areas above 1,200 meters in the northern part of Chunhua County exhibits superior quality, especially in Liang Wudi Village, Tiewang Township (at an altitude of 1,350–1,400 meters) where the ruins of the Han Ganquan Palace are located. The grains from this area have less pronounced edges, commonly known as edgeless buckwheat. Thanks to their plump, round shape and high flour yield, they are considered the highest quality variety.

　　Intrinsic Quality

　　Chunhua buckwheat is rich in starch, protein, various amino acids, vitamins, rutin, total flavonoids, protease, and also contains higher levels of trace elements such as copper and selenium.

　　Dietary Therapy & Health Benefits

　　Foods made from Chunhua buckwheat flour are smooth on the palate and easy to digest and absorb. They are beneficial in preventing anemia and cancer, controlling diabetes, treating hypertension, and are particularly effective in lowering cholesterol, blood lipids, blood sugar, and blood pressure. It is an excellent food for health maintenance, wellness, and beauty, and is especially recommended as a therapeutic and health food for people with high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or high blood pressure.

　　Natural Environment of the Producing Area

　　The production area of Chunhua buckwheat is located in the northwest of Xianyang, with terrain generally higher in the north and lower in the south, and altitudes ranging between 630 and 1,809 meters. It lies in the hilly and gully region at the southern edge of the Weibei Loess Plateau, characterized by a semi-humid and semi-arid continental monsoon climate. The annual average temperature is 8°C–10°C, with annual precipitation of 610.8 mm, average annual sunshine duration of 2,249.1 hours, total annual solar radiation of 49.86×10⁸ joules per square meter, ≥10°C active accumulated temperature of 3,281.0°C, and an average frost-free period of 170–183 days. The area enjoys abundant sunlight and large diurnal temperature variations, which are conducive to the growth of buckwheat and the accumulation of nutrients.

　　Geographical Scope

　　The production area of Chunhua buckwheat is located in the northwest of Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province, with geographical coordinates between 108°18′–108°50′ east longitude and 34°43′–35°03′ north latitude. It borders Sanyuan and Yao County to the east, Jingyang and Liquan to the south, Yongshou and Bin County across the Jing River to the west, and Xunyi to the north. The distribution area includes eight townships: Chengguan, Qinhe, Tiewang, Bujiia, Shiliyuan, Hujiamiao, Guanzhuang, and Runzhen, with a perennial planting area of 50,000 mu and an annual output of about 10,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: Chunhua buckwheat has a short growth period, is drought-resistant, tolerant to poor soil, and highly disease-resistant. Its grains are plump, with reddish-brown or dark brown seed coats, high flour yield, fine-textured flour with uniform color, and produces food with a shiny appearance, smooth texture, and good palatability. 2. Intrinsic Quality Indicators: Chunhua buckwheat is highly nutritious, with an average crude protein content of no less than 11.47% and a crude fat content that is at least 7 percentage points higher than the control. 3. Safety Requirements: The product meets the standard requirements for buckwheat as specified in the NY5301-2005 regulation for pollution-free wheat and wheat flour.