Lanxi Min Pig

Lanxi Min Pig

The Lanxi Min Pig is a geographical indication certification trademark.

The Lanxi Min Pig is a product certified as a geographical indication of agricultural products.

　　- An ancient local pig breed originating from the three northeastern provinces of China, and a major representative of the North China-type local pig breeds in the country. Originally called "Northeast-", it was officially designated as "-" during the "Chinese Northern Pig Breed Resources Symposium" held in Yanzhou, Shandong in 1982. Lanxi County has initiated research projects on the production performance and crossbreeding utilization of -, and has written monographs such as "Research on Northeast-" and "Research on Northeast- II". The many excellent traits of - have also attracted the attention of pig farming experts abroad. Over 200 experts from countries including the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Russia, and officials from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization have visited the farms to study -. The products have been exported to countries such as Japan and the United States, generating $200,000 in foreign exchange for the country. The state places great importance on the conservation of -, and in 2001, - was included in the National Livestock and Poultry Breed Conservation List. The county Party committee and government also attach great importance to the development of the - industry, listing it as one of the three pillar industries (flax, tourism, -).

　　Lanxi is known as the "Hometown of China's Northeast-". In recent years, the county has closely focused on accelerating the development of animal husbandry and increasing farmers' incomes, consistently prioritizing the industrial development of -. It has unwaveringly pursued the path of "introducing leading enterprises, strengthening bases, building brands, and expanding markets", promoting the rapid transformation of -’s breed advantages and resource advantages into industrial, developmental, and economic advantages, laying a solid foundation for shifting the focus of the livestock economy. From the national registration of the "Black Pearl" brand - meat products by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce in 2002, along with the certification of pollution-free agricultural products and production areas, to obtaining the geographical indication certification of "Lanxi-" from the Ministry of Agriculture in 2010, the development of - has achieved a qualitative leap. From January to May this year, the county cumulatively slaughtered 370,000 heads of -, with a stock of 720,000 heads, representing year-on-year increases of 74.8% and 52.8%, respectively. The - industry in Lanxi has evolved from a household sideline to a pillar industry of the county, becoming a main channel for increasing farmers’ income.

　　The "Lanxi 1" breed has a long history of farming. It is an ancient local pig breed in the northeastern region of China, ranking fourth in the world’s local pig breed rankings, and is a valuable gene pool for Chinese local pig breeds. There are large (large 1), medium (second 1), and small (pocket pig) types. Currently, apart from a small number of large and small 1 pigs raised in remote rural areas, the public mainly raises the medium-sized 1. Starting in 2002, Lanxi County listed the 1 industry as one of the three key industries for development, focusing efforts on building the 1 industry as a livelihood-enhancing sector, aiming to quickly establish the county as a major pig-producing region, and to amplify the brand effect of the "Hometown of China's Northeast 1". The base scale has rapidly expanded, the breeding system has begun to take shape, and the market reach has gradually broadened.

　　The "Lanxi 1" boasts outstanding advantages such as high litter size, excellent meat quality, cold resistance, and the ability to thrive on rough feed, garnering attention both domestically and internationally. Its coat is entirely black. It has a strong physique, medium-sized head, straight and long face with vertical wrinkles, and large drooping ears. Its back and waist are relatively flat with a single spine, featuring over 07 pairs. Its limbs are sturdy, the hindquarters are sloped and narrow, and the bristles are good, with dense brownish-red hair growing in winter. At 8 months old, male pigs weigh 79.5 kg with a body length of 105 cm, while females weigh 90.3 kg with a body length of 112 cm. Features: 1 has outstanding advantages such as high litter size, excellent meat quality, cold resistance, and the ability to thrive on rough feed, garnering attention both domestically and internationally.

　　Lanxi is the "Hometown of China's Northeast 1". In recent years, the county Party committee and government have closely focused on accelerating the development of animal husbandry and increasing farmers' incomes, consistently prioritizing the industrial development of 1, and unswervingly pursuing the path of "introducing leading enterprises, strengthening bases, building brands, and expanding markets". This has promoted the rapid transformation of 1’s breed and resource advantages into industrial, developmental, and economic strengths, laying a solid foundation for shifting the focus of the livestock economy. From the national registration of the "Black Pearl" brand 1 meat products by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce in 2002, along with the certification of pollution-free agricultural products and production areas, to obtaining the geographical indication certification of "Lanxi 1" from the Ministry of Agriculture in 2010, the development of 1 has achieved a qualitative leap. From January to May this year, the county cumulatively slaughtered 137,000 heads of 1, with a stock of 720,000 heads, representing year-on-year increases of 74.8% and 52.8%, respectively. The 1 industry in Lanxi has evolved from a household sideline to a pillar industry of the county, becoming a main channel for increasing farmers’ income.

　　Geographical Scope

　　Lanxi County is located slightly northwest of Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, in the southern part of the Songnen Plain. The Laha Ridge, an extension of the Lesser Khingan Mountains, runs north-south along the western bank of the Hulan River through the county. The geographical indication protection area for Lanxi- spans longitude 125°42′10″ to 126°38′10″ and latitude 46°02′05″ to 46°38′20″. It includes fifteen townships: Fendou, Hongxing, Pingshan, Liaoyuan, Yuanda, Xinghuo, Hongguang, Beian, Lanxi Town, Yulin Town, Kangrong, Changjiang, Changgang, Lanhe, and Linjiang. The total protected area is 144,000 hectares, with a production scale of 1.7 million heads, 1.05 million slaughtered, and meat product output of 100,000 tons. The protected area borders Qinggang County and Wangkui County to the north, Anda City and Zhaodong City to the west, neighbors the Hulan District to the south and southeast, and adjoins the Beilin District to the northeast.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　(1) External Sensory Characteristics: - has a black coat with long, dense bristles and thick brownish fur in winter; medium-sized head with a straight, long face featuring vertical wrinkles and large drooping ears; a single spine and flat body with a slightly concave back and waist; a large, drooping belly but not touching the ground; slightly sloped shoulders, a thick and long tail; sturdy limbs; folds above the hock joints and on the armpit sides; over 07–8 pairs of teats, neatly arranged; early sexual maturity, with males being well-proportioned and well-developed; - meat products feature bright red color, firm texture, even distribution of lean and fat, distinct marbling, translucent fat layers, moderate fat content, and a marble-like pattern on cross-sections. The cut surface is smooth, offering a delicate, juicy taste that is rich but not greasy—truly a premium meat product of exceptional color, aroma, and flavor. (2) Internal Quality Indicators: - has a pH value of 6.32±0.21, with a thawing moisture loss rate of about 5%, suitable tenderness, an optical density measurement of 0.937, low water content and high dry matter in the muscle, fine muscle fiber bundles, moderate intramuscular fat content, strong water-holding capacity, and no pale or yellow fat. Per 100g of pork: muscle moisture 68.39±2.76, crude protein >18%, crude fat >11%; intramuscular protein 23.35±1.61, intramuscular fat 5.25±0.52; muscle fiber diameter 36.48±2.01μm, muscle bundle fiber count 43.78±3.07; total amino acids >16%; calcium >3mg/100g, phosphorus >110mg/100g, iron >1mg/100g. (3) Safety Requirements: Lanxi- strictly adheres to the (NY5029-2008) standard.