Jingde Plum Blossom Turtle (a specialty of Jingde, Anhui)

Introduction to Jingde Plum Blossom Turtle

Plum Blossom Turtle has delicate and delicious meat, rich soup flavor, and abundant nutrition

The production area of Jingde Meihua soft shelled turtle is rich in mountain streams and water quality. Jingde County is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and all surface water is from mountain springs and streams. The water quality is excellent and there is no industrial pollution. The perennial water temperature is below 26 ℃, providing a superior water source foundation for the breeding of Jingde plum blossom turtles; The temperature, lighting, and precipitation conditions in Jingde County belong to the northern subtropical humid monsoon climate zone, with distinct four seasons, mild climate, moderate rainfall, and abundant sunshine. The annual precipitation is 1200-1500 millimeters, and there is no acid rain in the entire area. The average annual temperature is 15.5 ℃, and the temperature difference between day and night is ≥ 10 ℃. Specific temperature factors are one of the important conditions for the formation and retention of plum blossom shaped spots on Jingde plum blossom turtles; The soil contains high levels of minerals and organic matter, with a sand content of up to 60%, providing a superior growth environment for the breeding of Jingde plum blossom turtles

The geographical scope of Jingde Meihua turtle includes 10 towns and 16 administrative villages, including Yunle Town, Miaoshou Town, Jingyang Town, Yucun Town, Sanxi Town, Xinglong Town, Baidi Town, Suncun Town, Banshu Town, and Caijiaqiao Town, under the jurisdiction of Jingde County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province. The geographic coordinates are 118 ° 15 ′ 11.14 "to 118 ° 44 ′ 13.22" east longitude and 30 ° 07 ′ 37.54 "to 30 ° 29 ′ 28.28" north latitude. The protected area is 307 hectares, with an annual output of 400 tons

What is the nutritional value of Jingde plum blossom turtle

The muscle protein content of Jingde Meihua soft shelled turtle is ≥ 15.0g, the fat content is ≤ 2.3g, the content of 16 amino acids is ≥ 13.0g, and the content of 6 flavor amino acids is ≥ 5.5g per 100 grams

Jingde plum blossom turtle has an oval shaped carapace, greenish blue, with obvious plum blossom shaped spots; The abdomen is overall grayish white and yellowish, with 4 black spots; The skirt edge is moderately wide and elastic, with thick leather

Awards and honors of Jingde Plum Blossom Turtle

Jingde Plum Blossom Turtle was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in April 2021 as the "first batch of registered agricultural products with geographical indications in 2021"