Boluo Pu Millet

Boluo Pu Millet

Boluo Pu Millet is a protected geographical indication product.

　　“Boluo Pu Millet”: Made from foxtail millet harvested in Huashan (Huā’er Shān or Flower Mountain) of Boluo Pu Town, Dashiqiao City, Liaoning Province. The grains are large, yellow, and richly aromatic.

　　“Boluo Pu Millet” has a long history. The original Gaiping County Annals contains two records about it, one of which, in the “Various Categories of Products” section, states: “In the local dialect, unmilled millet is referred to as such; according to the ‘Flower Catalogue,’ it is called ‘sù’ (millet), and it is an important grain for the region. That produced near Huā’er Shān north of the city is particularly fine, and was offered as tribute during the early Qing Dynasty.” The Huā’er Shān of the early Qing Dynasty refers to today’s Huashan in Boluo Pu Town, Dashiqiao City. Due to the ideal microclimate of Huashan (Huā’er Shān), which is highly suitable for millet growth, the processed millet is rich in amino acids, vitamins B1, B2, and other nutrients, offering high nutritional value.

　　According to analysis by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Boluo Pu Millet contains 12.3% protein, 5.26% fat, 74.95% crude starch, and 0.26% lysine, along with abundant vitamins and various trace elements. It is highly nutritious and of excellent quality, making it one of the most popular emerging pollution-free foods on the market today.

　　The production area of Boluo Pu Millet covers three towns under the jurisdiction of Dashiqiao City, Liaoning Province: Boluo Pu Town, Yong’an Town, and Tangchi Town.

　　I. Varieties

　　Suitable millet varieties for cultivation within the production area include Donggu 1, Donggu 3, and 132 Qianjin Gu (132-Thousand-Jin Millet).

　　II. Site Conditions

　　Within the production area, elevation ranges from 0 to 200 meters, with brown earth soil as the main type. The parent material of the soil is mostly acidic rock weathering. Soil organic matter content is ≥0.8%, and pH ranges from 6.8 to 7.5.

　　III. Cultivation Management

　　1. Sowing and Management: Avoid continuous cropping and practice proper crop rotation. Sow from early to mid-May, with no more than 450,000 plants per hectare retained. Perform weeding and hoeing at least three times during the growth period.

　　2. Fertilization: Apply over 2,500 kg of well-rotted organic fertilizer per 667 m² (1 mu) annually.

　　3. Environmental and Safety Requirements: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, and similar inputs must comply with national regulations, and environmental pollution must be avoided.

　　IV. Harvesting

　　Harvest promptly when the husk turns the variety’s characteristic color and the grains become hard.

　　V. Processing

　　Foxtail millet → Screening → Stone removal → Magnetic separation → Milling → Selection → Inspection → Packaging.

　　VI. Quality Characteristics

　　1. Sensory Characteristics: Large, plump grains with light or deep yellow color; steamed or boiled, they emit a fragrant, slightly sweet aroma.

　　2. Physicochemical Indicators: Dietary fiber ≥7%, protein ≥9.7%, calcium ≥105 mg/kg, zinc ≥23 mg/kg.

　　3. Safety and Other Quality Technical Requirements: Product safety and other quality technical requirements must comply with national regulations.