"Dahongpao" peppercorns

"Dahongpao" peppercorns

　　　　"Dahongpao" peppercorns feature large, plump spikes, thick skins, rich flesh, bright color, intense and spicy flavor, long-lasting aftertaste, minimal impurities, high purity, vivid red hue, strong numbing taste, and no pollution. They not only possess medicinal benefits such as dispelling wind, removing dampness, and repelling insects, but also serve as an excellent seasoning that removes fishy odors, enhances aroma, and boosts deliciousness. Long renowned as one of China’s famous peppercorns, in 2000, Hancheng was among the first cities to be named by the National Forestry Administration as the "Hometown of China’s Famous, Special, and High-Quality Economic Forest Peppercorns." On August 31, 2004, Hancheng Dahongpao peppercorns became the first in the country to receive the National Quality Inspection Administration’s "Geographical Indication Product Protection for Peppercorns."

　　Hancheng is the city with the highest quality, best economic returns, and largest production of premium peppercorns in China. Hancheng Dahongpao peppercorns are known for their "large, plump spikes, thick skins, rich flesh, bright color, intense and spicy flavor, and superior quality." Although peppercorns are grown in other parts of the country as well, when compared, only Hancheng Dahongpao enjoys the reputation of being a "Chinese Famous Pepper." It has long been sought after by merchants and favored by top chefs, yielding bountiful harvests every year and maintaining strong sales annually. Currently, Hancheng’s peppercorn production accounts for one-seventh of the national total, with 39 million peppercorn trees, an expected total output of 15.6 million kilograms, and an estimated annual output value of over 300 million yuan during the entire peak production period.