Gongzhuling Corn

Gongzhuling Corn

Gongzhuling Corn is a Geographical Indication Certification trademark.

　　Gongzhuling has been named the “Hometown of Chinese Corn” by the China Grain Industry Association. The corn grown in Gongzhuling maintains a starch content of over 71%, a protein content of over 9%, and a fat content of over 4%. Gongzhuling Corn has been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification trademark.

　　Gongzhuling City is located in the central-western part of Jilin Province, in the heart of the Songliao Plain, on the right bank of the middle reaches of the Dongliao River. The city lies between 124°10′ and 125°18′ east longitude, and 43°11′ and 44°9′ north latitude. Along with the U.S. Corn Belt and the Ukrainian Corn Belt at similar latitudes, it is recognized as one of the world’s “Three Great Golden Corn Belts.” The corn produced in Gongzhuling significantly outperforms that of other regions in both yield and nutritional content. Testing shows that Gongzhuling corn maintains a starch content of over 71%, a protein content of over 9%, and a fat content of over 4%.

　　Given Gongzhuling’s unique resource advantages and its vital role in ensuring national food security, on April 25, 2011, the China Grain Industry Association bestowed upon Gongzhuling the prestigious title of “Hometown of Chinese Corn.”

　　Gongzhuling Corn

　　 Gongzhuling City Grain Industry Association

　　 10764020

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