Beipiao Tomato (a specialty of Beipiao, Liaoning)

Introduction to Beipiao Tomatoes

Beipiao Tomatoes are a specialty of Beipiao City, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province. Beipiao tomatoes have good maturity, appearing as high round or flat round shapes, with evenly distributed fruits, high fruit hardness, clean fruit surface, smooth and bright red color (pink or bright red); No rotten fruits, overripe fruits, sun damage, fading spots, scars, frostbite, wrinkles, cavities, deformed fruits, cracked fruits, pests and diseases, and mechanical damage; No odor and high neatness; Medium fruit: single fruit weighs 100-149 grams; Big fruit: The weight of a single fruit is ≥ 150 grams. The edible part of Beipiao tomatoes is juicy berries. The intrinsic indicators of vitamin C, calcium, selenium, iron, and lycopene content in Beipiao tomatoes are significantly higher than those in non local tomatoes. Especially the highest content of vitamin P in vegetables

The mountains and rivers in Beipiao City are undulating, and the terrain is mainly composed of low mountains and hills. Among them, mountains, slopes, and flat land each account for one-third. The main protected area for Beipiao tomatoes is the construction of greenhouses on sloping land, which are windward and sunny, and have the advantages of good lighting and ventilation, making them suitable for planting Beipiao tomatoes

The geographical indication protection scope for agricultural products covers 29 townships and 260 administrative villages, including Xiguanying Town in Beipiao City. The geographical coordinates are 120 ° 15 ′ -121 ° 18 ′ E longitude and 41 ° 23 ′ -42 ° 17 ′ N latitude. Obtained geographical indication registration for agricultural products from the Ministry of Agriculture in 2012, with the certificate holder being Beipiao Vegetable Station. Beipiao City has a unique geographical environment and climate conditions, with an annual sunshine duration of 2651-3220 hours, sufficient sunshine, large temperature difference between day and night, brown soil accounting for 85% of the city's soil area, high altitude, mostly hilly areas, low rainfall, low air humidity, similar to the conditions of the tomato's native North America, which is conducive to the production of high-quality tomatoes. Beipiao tomatoes have the characteristics of a regular appearance, thick flesh and skin, high fruit hardness, bright red color, good taste, and resistance to storage and transportation. Beipiao has a long history of tomato cultivation, with a history of nearly a hundred years, and has become one of the earliest tomato cultivation areas in China. At present, the tomato cultivation area in Beipiao has reached 380000 acres, accounting for more than 70% of the local facility vegetable area, and has become one of the leading industries in agriculture in Beipiao City

What are the nutritional values of Beipiao tomatoesThe intrinsic indicators of vitamin C, calcium, selenium, iron, and lycopene content in Beipiao tomatoes are significantly higher than those in non local tomatoes. Especially the highest content of vitamin P in vegetables. Among them, soluble sugar is 1.90-2.02 g/100 g, vitamin C12.30-13.11 mg/100 g, total acid is 0.38-0.40 g/100 g, organic acid is 3242-3380 mg/kg, calcium is 110-119 mg/kg, selenium is 0.018-0.020 mg/kg, iron is 3.6-3.9 mg/kg, total sugar is 2.20-2.39 g/100 g, lycopene is 17.3-18.7 mg/kg

Red Beipiao tomatoes, with a fiery red color, generally have a slightly flattened spherical shape, a small navel, thick flesh, sweet taste, juicy and refreshing taste, excellent flavor, can be eaten raw or cooked, and can also be processed into tomato sauce and tomato juice; Pink Beipiao tomatoes, with a pinkish red color, nearly spherical shape, small navel, smooth fruit surface, moderate sweet and sour taste, and good quality

Yellow Beipiao tomatoes have a large orange yellow fruit, round in shape, thick flesh, and a sandy texture. They have a light raw taste and are suitable for cooked food