Gai Zhou Ginger

Gai Zhou Ginger

Gai Zhou Ginger is an agricultural product with a geographical indication.

　　Gai Zhou Ginger is an agricultural product with a geographical indication. The production area of Gai Zhou Ginger is located in Gai Zhou City, Yingkou, Liaoning Province. The protected geographical indication area includes 15 towns, farms, and offices such as Xutun Town and Guizhou Town in Gai Zhou City. The geographical coordinates are 121°56′44″–122°53′26″ east longitude and 39°55′12″–40°33′55″ north latitude. The cultivation area spans 30,000 mu. It was registered as a national geographical indication agricultural product by the Ministry of Agriculture in 2011, with the certificate held by the Gai Zhou Agricultural Technology Extension Center. Gai Zhou’s unique geographical environment and favorable climate contribute to the distinctive quality of its ginger. Xutun is the main producing area of Gai Zhou Ginger. This town is located in the hilly region of southern Liaoning, characterized by a warm temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, mild weather, moderate rainfall, and abundant sunlight. The ginger produced here is notable for its large, plump size and smooth skin. It contains compounds such as capsaicin and zingerone, which give it a strong and rich spicy aroma. Gai Zhou Ginger is rich in sugars, proteins, fats, cellulose, minerals, and other nutrients, all of which exceed those found in similar products. Gai Zhou Ginger has a wide range of uses. It serves not only as a seasoning but also as a raw material in food processing and for medicinal purposes. In addition to being used as a flavoring agent, it can be processed into products such as ginger powder, dried ginger, ginger juice, ginger slices, and ginger oil. Due to its low moisture content and relatively thick skin, Gai Zhou Ginger is highly resistant to storage and suitable for long-distance transportation. It is not only sold in major domestic cities but also exported to countries such as Japan, South Korea, and the United States. Currently, the production scale of Gai Zhou Ginger is 30,000 mu, with an annual output of 120,000 tons, making Gai Zhou the largest ginger-producing county in Liaoning Province and giving it a certain level of recognition in the domestic market.

　　Geographical Scope

　　The protected area for Gai Zhou Ginger lies between 121°56′44″–122°53′26″ east longitude and 39°55′12″–40°33′55″ north latitude. It covers 15 towns and offices within the city, including Bangshibao Town, Nuquan Town, Dongcheng Office, Xicheng Office, Qingshiling Town, Taiyangsheng Office, Xihai Office, Xutun Town, Tuan Shan Office, Shagang Town, Jiuzhai Town, Chentun Town, Liangtun Town, Wanfu Town, and Guizhou Town. The cultivation area spans 30,000 mu, with an annual output of 105,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　(1) Quality Characteristics: Through long-term cultivation and natural selection, Gai Zhou Ginger has developed its own unique product traits. The ginger produced here is large and plump, with thick flesh, an especially strong spicy flavor, and rich in multiple nutrients. (2) Product Quality and Safety Regulations: The product registration follows specific national mandatory technical standards, detailed contents, and relevant legal regulations. These include: GB3059—1996 Ambient Air Quality Standard GB5084—1992 Farmland Irrigation Water Quality Standard GB3838—1998 National Surface Water Quality Standard GB4285—1989 Pesticide Safe Use Standard