Yanqing Guoguang Apple (a specialty of Yanqing, Beijing)

Introduction to Yanqing Guoguang Apples

Yanqing Guoguang Apples are a specialty of Yanqing District, Beijing and a national geographical indication for agricultural products. The fruit of Yanqing Guoguang is flattened and round in shape, with a yellow green background and bright red stripes or a completely bright red color on the surface; The skin is moderately thick, with a lot of fruit powder, small and dense fruit spots that are distinct and irregular in shape; The flesh is light yellow or greenish white in color, with fine and crispy flesh, a moderate sweet and sour flavor, and a fragrant aroma

Yanqing Guoguang apples are rich in various beneficial minerals for the human body. When harvested, the soluble solids content reaches 15% -16% (decreasing by 1-2% after fruit bagging), and the fruit hardness reaches 8.2 kg/cm (18 pounds/cm) or more. High sugar content, storage resistance, and significantly different fruit quality compared to other production areas. There is a lot of fruit juice, which can be stored for 5 months at room temperature and until June or July of the following year under cold storage conditions. The Guoguang flavor is tempting after storage and is one of the favorite fruits among consumers

The planting areas of Guoguang apples in Yanqing are mainly distributed in Zhangshanying Village and Xiaying Village, Zhangshanying Town, Yanqing District; Huangyukou Village, Baiyangyu Village, Yanzhuang Village, and Sanlizhuang Village in Jiuxian Town; The northern mountain belt with Heiyukou Village and Qujiayao Village as the main lines in Xiangying Township; Small quantities are distributed in some areas such as Libao Village, Bangshuiyu Village, Kangzhuang Town, Yongning Town, and Jingzhuang Town in Badaling Town

What are the product features of Yanqing Guoguang AppleYanqing Guoguang apples have a sugar content of 16%, which is 2.5 percentage points higher than the standard in Beijing. They have a moderate sweet and sour flavor, aroma, small pits, fine flesh, crispy texture, high hardness, and storage resistance, making them popular among consumers. The biggest difference between Yanqing Guoguang apples and Guoguang apples from other regions is their high coloring rate. Guoguang apples from other regions are mostly green, while Yanqing Guoguang apples have a coloring rate of 75% for first grade fruits

Awards and honors of Yanqing Guoguang apples

In 1985, Yanqing Guoguang apples won the "First National High Quality Fruit Award" for their unique and excellent fruit quality. They were awarded the gold medal by the National Serf Fisheries.

In November 2006, they won the "Excellent Exhibition Product Award at the 2nd China International Forestry Industry Expo 2006".

Obtained the Geographical Indication Certificate for Agricultural Products issued by the Ministry of Agriculture in 2009