Pan Mountain Mopan Persimmon

Pan Mountain Mopan Persimmon

The Pan Mountain Mopan Persimmon is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Pan Mountain persimmons belong to the Damo Pan persimmon variety, a specialty of China, also known as "Mopan Persimmon" or "Gaipan." Pan Mountain Mopan Persimmons are of high quality—large, uniform in size, brightly colored, and sweet in taste. Pan Mountain has been recognized by the National Forestry Department as the “Hometown of Mopan Persimmons.” It has also successfully passed the national review for geographical indication product protection, marking the first time Jizhou County applied for such recognition. This further enhances the visibility and reputation of Jizhou’s forestry and fruit products, giving them a competitive edge in the market. Rural cooperatives have exported high-quality Pan Mountain Mopan Persimmons to countries such as Russia and Japan.

　　 Persimmons are a symbol of good fortune and happiness. Their round shape represents reunion and completeness, while their orange-red hue signifies prosperity. The Chinese word for persimmon, “柿” (shì), sounds like phrases such as “万事如意” (wàn shì rú yì, meaning “may everything go as you wish”) and “世代吉祥” (shì dài jí xiáng, meaning “generational good fortune”). Among persimmon varieties, the Mopan Persimmon stands out for its large size, beautiful shape, smooth texture, and vibrant color. It is one of the finest astringent persimmon varieties in the world. The Pan Mountain region has a long history of cultivating this fruit, yielding persimmons of exceptional quality. Each 100 grams of persimmon contains 0.7 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, 11 grams of sugar, and provides 48 kilocalories of energy. Additionally, persimmons are rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron, as well as various vitamins. However, overconsumption or improper eating of persimmons can lead to the formation of gastric “persimmon stones,” as persimmons contain high levels of pectin and tannins, especially concentrated in the pulp and seeds.

　　The geographical indication product protection area for Pan Mountain Mopan Persimmons covers 29 villages in Jizhou District, Tianjin City: Zhuantao Village, Lianhe Village, Yushizhuang Village, Lianhualing Village, Liangzhuangzi Village, Gouhebei Village, Shuang’an Village, Panfuzhuang Village, Shifo Village, Tayuan Village, Yingfang Village, Xingjiagou Village, Yegou Village, Guayuezhuang Village, Yongpingzhuang Village, Dongdafota Village, Jiagezhuang Village, Nanying Village, Zhangdingzhuang Village, Juguitun Village, Beixiaotun Village, Menzhuangzi Village, Xidafota Village, Zhougezhuang Village, Lianhuayuan Village, Guanzhuang Village, Dacaigezhuang Village, Xiaocaigezhuang Village, and Beizhu Village; 7 villages in XujiaTai Township: Pushui Village, Taomiao Village, Xiaomizhuang Village, Xiarenchang Village, Huajiashi Village, Dashiyu Village, and Baiyu Village; and 7 villages in Bangjun Town within the current administrative regions: Shuiquan Village, Xiagezhuang Village, Xiyanhe Village, Dongyanhe Village, Dasunggezhuang Village, Xiaofuzhuang Village, and Xiaosunggezhuang Village.