Lingkou Dried Radish

Lingkou Dried Radish

　　Lingkou Town has long been known as the "Hometown of Radishes." The white radishes grown in its unique sandy soil are sweet, crisp, and tender, rich in nutrients, and are believed to help relieve coughs, reduce phlegm, clear heat, promote saliva production, cool the body, detoxify, regulate qi, and improve digestion. There’s a local saying: “When radishes are in season, doctors have nothing to do.” Lingkou Dried Radish is a well-known local specialty of Danyang. Its production technique has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of the region. It strikes the perfect balance between salty and savory, is refreshingly sweet, crisp, and tender, with a richly aromatic fragrance. It keeps well over time and is often consumed to promote gastrointestinal motility, stimulate appetite, soothe the stomach, and aid digestion—making it an excellent side dish for congee.

　　As early as the 1930s, Lingkou Dried Radish had gained widespread fame. Initially processed and produced by local farmers, it was purchased by Shanghai merchants and sold under the brand name “Golden Dragon” across the country and exported to Southeast Asia. In 1951, the state-owned Danyang Lingkou Pickle Factory was established in Lingkou Town. In 1995, it was renamed Danyang Rongyuan Food Co., Ltd., now a leading agricultural enterprise in Zhenjiang. Today, its range of dried radish products enjoys a high reputation in markets in Japan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia.