Chang'an Strawberries

Chang'an Strawberries

Chang'an strawberries are a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Chang'an strawberries were awarded the Gold Quality Award for China's Famous and High-Quality Fruits by the Organizing Committee of the China Fruits and Vegetables Industry Brand Forum. The China Fruit Marketing Association recognized Chang'an strawberries as "China's Famous Fruits." They are also a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Chang'an has a warm temperate semi-humid continental monsoon climate with large diurnal temperature variations and ample sunlight, which is conducive to the accumulation of sugar in strawberries. In addition, the pure, unpolluted water filtered down from the Qinling Mountains and the soil rich in organic matter provide superior natural conditions for producing high-quality premium strawberries, making Chang'an an internationally recognized prime strawberry production area. Currently, the strawberry cultivation area in Chang'an has expanded to 12,000 mu, including 3,200 mu of late-winter strawberries, mainly distributed in areas such as Lingzhao, Mawang, Wuxing, and Yinzhen. There are nearly ten cultivated varieties, including Akihime, Tochiotome, Benihoppe, and Sweet Charlie, with an annual output of 18,000 tons.

　　In recent years, in response to the scarcity of late-winter fruits in the northwestern region, Chang'an District arranged for technical personnel to conduct in-depth investigations and research on late-winter strawberry production and markets in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and other places in 2009, successfully introducing and promoting a number of high-quality new strawberry varieties such as Tochiotome and Akihime. At the same time, Chang'an District adhered to a model of "production in specialized parks, industrial packaging, and commercial sales," achieving the transformation from a single product to an entire industry, and within just one year, the strawberries became a hot seller in Xi'an’s fruit market. In July 2007, they obtained certification as pollution-free agricultural products; in November 2009, Chang'an strawberries were awarded the Gold Quality Award for China's Famous and High-Quality Fruits by the Organizing Committee of the China Fruits and Vegetables Industry Brand Forum; in November 2011, the China Fruit Marketing Association recognized Chang'an strawberries as "China's Famous Fruits."

　　In 2014, the "Chang'an Strawberries" application submitted by the Chang'an District Agricultural Technology Extension Center of Xi'an was reviewed by the Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and passed expert evaluation, leading to its implementation under the National Geographical Indication Agricultural Product Registration and Protection system.

　　Region: Shaanxi

　　Applicant: Chang'an District Agricultural Technology Extension Center of Xi'an

　　Region: 2014

　　Geographical Scope

　　The production area of Chang'an strawberries spans 13 subdistrict offices and 44 administrative villages in Chang'an District. The geographical coordinates are between 108°42' and 109°07' east longitude, and 34°03' and 34°12' north latitude. It extends east to Houguanzhai Village in Yangzhuang, south to Anshang Village in Yinzhen, west to Dongxingzhuang Village in Mawang, and north to Lianzhuang Village in Mawang. The total area exceeds 2,900 mu, with an annual output of over 4,600 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: The main varieties of Chang'an strawberries include Benihoppe, Akihime, Tochiotome, and Sweet Charlie. The fruits are short or long conical in shape, with an average weight of 20–40 grams per fruit. The size is moderate, the surface is bright red or crimson with a glossy finish, the flesh is fine-textured and white or light red in color, the taste is sweet and tender, and the aroma is rich. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Chang'an strawberries are nutritionally rich, with high levels of total sugar, soluble solids, and vitamin C. Specifically, the total sugar content exceeds 8%, the soluble solids content exceeds 10%, and the vitamin C content is over 75mg per 100 grams of strawberries. 3. Safety Requirements: Chang'an strawberries comply with the standards of "NY 5103-2002 Pollution-Free Food — Strawberries." Packaging and labeling must adhere to the Ministry of Agriculture’s "Administrative Measures for the Packaging and Labeling of Agricultural Products," and market entry follows the relevant regulations of the "Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law."