Baji Small Peanuts

Baji Small Peanuts

Baji Small Peanuts are a product with geographical indication status.

　　As one of the famous local specialties of Siyang, Baji Small Peanuts have a long history and strong regional characteristics. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, when Confucius traveled from the State of Lu to the State of Wu to deliver lectures, he stopped in what is now Baji. The local students, keen to hear him teach, asked him to stay. Some gave him cured meat, while others offered the locally produced peanuts. After tasting the peanuts, Confucius exclaimed in praise, “Such a tiny fruit, yet eating it may grant long life.” After he left, people named the place where he lectured “Xuecheng” (City of Learning), built houses there, and erected memorial plaques. The local peanuts he praised were henceforth called “Longevity Peanuts.”

　　The soil in Baji Township is largely sandy loam, with significant temperature variations between day and night. The peanuts grown here have thin shells, tender flesh, and high oil content, reaching 40%–43%. They are rich in trace elements such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Once roasted, Baji Small Peanuts are white, fragrant, sweet, and crispy, offering an excellent taste and making them a premium gift for family and friends.

　　Baji Small Peanuts

　　Geographic Scope

　　The production area of “Baji Small Peanuts” is located in the northeastern part of Sihong County, Jiangsu Province. It includes 18,000 mu across 7 administrative villages in Baji Township, 12,000 mu across 4 administrative villages including Tongxing in Zhongxing Town, and 20,000 mu across 14 administrative villages including Qianwei in Wangji Town, totaling 50,000 mu across 25 administrative villages. The terrain in the region is relatively flat, sloping from south to north, with an elevation of 17–22 meters. The protected area lies between longitude 33°44′21.7″ to 33°52′59.4″ and latitude 118°43′19.54″ to 118°50′57.94″.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: “Baji Small Peanuts” grow in sandy soil, featuring clean white shells, thin husks, plump kernels, uniform and attractive shape, and full seeds. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: They are highly nutritious, rich in fat and protein, as well as minerals such as calcium, sodium, zinc, and manganese. Tests show that the peanut kernel contains 40–42% fat, 22–24% protein, and about 2.5–3% water-soluble sugar. They also contain various vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin, as well as essential amino acids required by the human body, which help promote brain cell development and enhance memory. Roasted “Baji Small Peanuts” are sweet and delicious, characterized by being “white, fragrant, sweet, crispy, with no residue when eaten and not greasy.” 3. Safety Requirements: The production environment of “Baji Small Peanuts” meets the requirements of the “Environmental Conditions for Pollution-Free Vegetable Production Areas” (NY5010-2001); the product quality reaches the standards of the “Pollution-Free Food—Peanuts” (NY5303-2005).