Gongliu Apples

Gongliu Apples

Gongliu Apples are a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Gongliu Apples

　　Fruit

　　Geographical Scope

　　Gongliu County is located in the northwest of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, southeast of Yining City, along the upper reaches of the Ili River and the lower basin of the Tekes River. It borders Hejing County and Xinyuan County to the east, Qapqal County to the west, Tekes County to the south, and faces Nileke County and Yining County across the river to the north. The geographical indication protection area for Gongliu Apples includes seven towns and farms: Agersen Town, Dongmaili Town, Tastobe Township, Tikeareke Township, Aketukebie Town, Niu Chang (Cattle Farm), and Comprehensive Farm, covering a total of 19 villages and teams. The geographical coordinates are between 82°22′ to 82°34′ east longitude and 43°45′ to 43°51′ north latitude, with an average elevation of 824.6 meters. The protected area spans 3,333 hectares, with an annual output of 100,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　The fruit is nearly round, plump in shape, with a yellowish-green base color on the skin. Most fruits feature an orange-red blush and are covered with bright red streaks. The skin is smooth, the flesh is firm and crisp, and the flavor is pleasantly sweet and tart. The fruit stores extremely well—it can be kept in semi-underground cellars until May of the following year, or in cold storage until July. Gongliu Apples have a soluble solids content of approximately 16%, total acid of 0.4–0.6 g/100g, reduced ascorbic acid of 0–40 mg/100g, calcium content of 0–45 mg/kg, and iron content of 5–0 mg/kg.