Ningxia Guyuan Oats

Ningxia Guyuan Oats

　　Oats are also a distinctive grain crop in Guyuan County, Ningxia. Each year, 20,000 to 30,000 mu of land are planted with oats, yielding an average of 100–150 kilograms per mu, with a total annual production of around 2 million kilograms. The main variety, Ningyou No. 1, has oat grains that contain 15.88% crude protein, 5.94% crude fat, and 44.5% crude starch. It is a green, health-promoting food that can be processed into oatmeal, rolled oats, oat laozao (a fermented drink), and oat-based distiller’s yeast. Its starch is used to make "Youmian Rou Rou," a local dish beloved by residents.