Ke Cheng Pomelo

Ke Cheng Pomelo

　　　　Product Name: Ke Cheng Pomelo

　　Product Origin: Ke Cheng, Quzhou, Zhejiang

　　Product Ingredients: Rich in vitamins such as VC and VE

　　Product Characteristics: Sweet, rich-flavored, few seeds, vibrant color

　　Product Functions: Beauty and skin care, supplementing essential vitamins for the body

　　Product History: Historically, during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317–420 AD), the scholar Lei Cizong recorded in his work "Yuzhang Ji": “The land spans a thousand li, with waterways extending in all directions. Fine vegetables and premium rice are renowned across the regions, while iron, timber, and pomelos supply the neighboring areas.” It is unclear whether the term “pomelos” here refers to the pomelo fruit or Jiangxi’s specialty, the Nanfeng honey tangerine. However, the character “pomelo” (椪) does appear. This suggests that the historical usage of the character “椪” can be traced back at least 1,500 years.

　　Product Introduction: The pomelo is the main citrus variety cultivated in Quzhou, accounting for over 60% of both planting area and production. Especially in Qujiang District, its yield makes up 42% of the total agricultural output value of the district, and the citrus-related agricultural tax also contributes one-third of local fiscal revenue. In Quzhou, the pomelo is truly a household name, known to everyone, young and old. The character “pomelo” (椪) is relatively uncommon and rarely used, and there is especially little awareness of its origin.