Liu Jing Vermicelli

Liu Jing Vermicelli

　　Liu Jing vermicelli is a specialty of Liujing Village, Tushan Town, Pizhou City, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province. During its production, no chemical additives are used—only pure sweet potato starch—combined with special crafting techniques to produce vermicelli that is firm in texture, smooth on the palate, and not prone to overcooking, making it very popular in the market.

　　It is said that as early as 2007, the craft of making Liu Jing vermicelli was recognized as a first-class intangible cultural heritage of Pizhou City. In Liujing Village, vermicelli can be seen hanging everywhere—on doors and in courtyards, in fields and along roadsides.

　　The processing of vermicelli in Liujing has a history of several hundred years. Starting every October, merchants from various regions transport sweet potatoes here, and the locals begin processing the starch. When winter comes and the ground freezes, they start making the vermicelli. The whole process takes about two months in total. After production, the vermicelli is naturally frozen at low temperatures, then thawed in well water before being sun-dried. Once fully air-dried, it is ready for sale.

　　In 2004, the Liujing Village Vermicelli Marketing Association was established. The Liujing-brand vermicelli obtained trademark registration from the State Administration for Industry and Commerce and was certified as a pollution-free agricultural product by the Jiangsu Provincial Quality Supervision Bureau. Currently, as a renowned local specialty of Pizhou, Liujing vermicelli is sold far and wide, favored by consumers and also bringing prosperity to the villagers of Liujing.