Black Willow White Pear Crisp Melon

Black Willow White Pear Crisp Melon

Black Willow White Pear Crisp Melon is an agricultural product with a geographical indication.

　　Black Willow White Pear Crisp Melon

　　Fruit

　　Production Area

　　Wulate Front Banner is situated in the western part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, at the eastern end of the Hetao Plain, under the jurisdiction of Bayannur City. It borders Baotou to the east, Wuyuan to the west, faces Hangjin Banner and Dalad Banner of Ordos City across the river to the south, and adjoins Wulate Middle Banner to the north. Its geographical coordinates lie between 108°11′–109°54′ east longitude and 40°28′–41°16′ north latitude, covering a total area of 7,476 square kilometers. The banner governs eleven sums and towns: Wulate Town, Baiyanhua Town, Xin’an Town, Dasha Tai Town, Xixiaozhao Town, Xiaoshaotai Town, Xianfeng Town, Ming’an Town, Sudulun Town, as well as Erdengbulage Sumu and Shadegai Sumu, comprising 93 administrative villages. The main production region is concentrated in Xianfeng Town (formerly Heiliuzi Township) of Wulate Front Banner, with a total cultivation area of 30,000 mu and an annual output of 90,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: The fruit is pear-shaped, turning yellowish-white upon maturity, with a slight green tint around the shoulder. The flesh is white, the pulp is yellow, and the aroma is rich. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Protein ≥0.6%, total sugar ≥5.84%, carbohydrates ≥6.1g. Each 100g of flesh contains calcium ≥7.54mg, iron ≥0.41mg, potassium ≥262mg, zinc ≥0.15mg, magnesium ≥19.3mg, and vitamin C ≥15.8mg. The melon stem contains cucurbitacin and crystalline bitter compounds such as cucurbitacin B and E, which offer good health benefits. 3. Safety Requirements: The production of Black Willow White Pear Crisp Melon complies with the NY5109 standard for "Pollution-Free Melons."