Yiwu Brown Sugar

Yiwu Brown Sugar

Yiwu Brown Sugar is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Yiwu Brown Sugar is an agricultural geographical indication product.

　　Product Name: Yiwu Brown Sugar

　　Product Origin: Yiwu, Zhejiang

　　Product Characteristics: Pale yellowish with a slight greenish tint, soft in texture, loose like fine sand, pure and residue-free, sweet and fresh with a fragrant taste

　　Product Composition: Contains 38.5 mg of iron, and also has relatively high levels of trace elements needed by the human body such as manganese and zinc. In addition, it contains ingredients such as carotene, riboflavin, and niacin

　　Product Functions: Provides benefits such as relaxing muscles and promoting blood circulation, dispelling cold and dampness, warming the stomach and strengthening the body. For new mothers, it helps restore vitality and enrich breast milk. For patients with acute hepatitis, moderate consumption of brown sugar can reduce protein consumption in the body and aid liver cell regeneration

　　Product Introduction: The reputation of Yiwu as the “Hometown of Brown Sugar” has been widespread for a long time. Also known as Yiwu Qing, brown sugar was awarded a Special Prize at the 1929 West Lake Exposition. It is a famous major local product of Yiwu.

　　Geographical Scope

　　The protected geographical indication area for Yiwu Brown Sugar as an agricultural product includes 12 towns and subdistricts in Yiwu: Yiting Town, Shangxi Town, Fotang Town, Chian Town, Chengxi Subdistrict, Choucheng Subdistrict, Choujiang Subdistrict, Jiangdong Subdistrict, Houzhai Subdistrict, Dachen Town, and Suxi Town, covering a total of 218 administrative villages. It stretches from Lizhao Village in Choucheng Subdistrict in the east, to Shangyang Village in Chian Town in the south, to Paixitou Village in Shangxi Town in the west, and to Yibei Village in Dachen Town in the north. The geographical coordinates are longitude 119°53′14″ to 120°12′47″ and latitude 29°05′43″ to 29°31′10″. The applied registration and protection area is 1,000 hectares, with a current sugarcane planting area of 566 hectares, producing 6,350 tons of brown sugar annually.

　　Product Quality and Characteristic Features

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: Yiwu Brown Sugar is pale yellowish with a slight greenish tint, soft in texture, loose like fine sand, pure and residue-free, sweet and fresh with a fragrant taste. Sensory requirements: Color: Light yellow, golden yellow, with a slight greenish tint; Form: Powdery, with small lumps, loose and dry; Taste: Sweet and fragrant (fresh), without off-flavors. 2. Unique Internal Composition: Yiwu Brown Sugar is unrefined and retains rich nutrition. According to measurements, each kilogram of Yiwu Brown Sugar contains 575 mg of calcium, 42.2 mg of phosphorus, 27.0 mg of iron, and 9,790.0 mg of potassium. Product quality and safety requirements refer to the Yiwu local agricultural standard specification "Pollution-Free Food – Yiwu Brown Sugar" (DB330782/014.3-2003). 3. Packaging, Labeling, and Related Regulations (1) Packaging: The packaging materials used for Yiwu Brown Sugar are woven bags lined with food-grade plastic bags; corrugated cardboard boxes must contain inner food-grade plastic bags. Food-grade plastic bags should comply with the "Hygienic Standard for Polyethylene Molding Products Used for Food Packaging" GB9687, while cartons and boxes should comply with the "Single and Double Corrugated Shipping Cartons" GB6543. Packaging should be tight and sturdy, moisture-proof, contamination-proof, and meet relevant hygiene standards. (2) Transportation: Transport vehicles for brown sugar should be clean, hygienic, and dry. They must not be mixed with toxic, harmful, odorous, or other easily contaminated items. During transit, protect against direct sunlight, rain, or dust. Storage in the open air is not allowed. (3) Storage: The storage warehouse for processed products should be cool and dry, with relative humidity kept below 70% and temperature not exceeding 35°C. Products should not be stored together with harmful, toxic, odorous, or other easily contaminated items. Shelf life is no less than 10 months.