Introduction to Zhao County Huangguan Pear
Huangguan Pear (Huangguan Pear): It is an early maturing variety, also known as "early golden". Huangguan pear is a new and excellent early maturing variety developed by the Shijiazhuang Tree Research Institute in Hebei Province, China, using Snow Pear as the female parent and Japanese New Century Pear as the male parent. It has a beautiful appearance, excellent quality, early fruiting, and high yield. The Huangguan pear produced in Zhao County has a beautiful appearance, with oval shaped fruit and a yellow white surface. The fruit points are similar to Huangguan apples, with an average weight of about 250 grams per piece. It has the characteristics of thin skin, thick flesh, fine texture, soft and juicy texture, and a sweet and sour taste. It is very popular in the market
Zhao Zhou has a long history of over two thousand years in planting and cultivating snow pear. The variety of Huangguan pear is excellent and deeply loved by consumers. And in 1996, it was officially named and awarded the glorious title of "Hometown of Chinese Huangguan Pear" by the state. Zhaozhou Huangguan pear is mainly produced in Zhao County, Shijiazhuang City, as well as in the areas of Jinzhou, Xinji, and Gaocheng City. It covers an area of about 200000 mu and has an annual output of about 500 million jin. Its fruit is abundant and large, with an average weight of over 300 grams per fruit. The maximum weight of a single fruit can reach 1900 grams. Huangguan pears mature and are harvested in early September. Huangguan pears have high yield, are resistant to storage and transportation, have strong adaptability, and have broad production prospects. Zhaozhou Huangguan pear is named after its pure white flesh, which is as white as jade and as snowy as snow. Huangguan pear is vividly described by people as "as big as a fist, as sweet as honey, and as crispy as a diamond"Zhaozhou Huangguan pear has been found to contain various organic acids, minerals, proteins, and vitamins. It has the effects of generating fluids, moistening dryness, clearing heat and detoxifying, resolving phlegm and stopping cough. Since the Qin and Han dynasties, it has been selected as a royal gift in the imperial court of various dynasties and is still a delicacy for state banquets. Known as the 'number one pear in the world'. Its fruit is long or oval shaped, with a bright golden color, a crispy and juicy texture, a sweet and fragrant flavor, and a soluble solid content of about 13%, up to 16.5%Zhao County has a temperate continental climate with distinct four seasons and abundant sunshine resources. The growth of Huangguan pear fruit in Zhao County is mainly concentrated in summer and autumn, with long sunshine hours, sufficient heat, and moderate rainfall, laying a good foundation for producing high-quality pear fruit. Zhao County has abundant groundwater and good water quality, which can provide high-quality water sources for pear production in Zhao County. The Huangguan pear production area in Zhao County is located on the ancient course of the Hutuo River in the east and along the Shahe River in the south. It is situated on the alluvial plain at the eastern foot of the Taihang Mountains, and the soil is composed of silty sandy loam, which contains various trace elements. The topsoil is loose, has good air permeability, and has a certain ability to retain fertilizer and water, making it suitable for planting Huangguan pears in Zhao CountyWhat is the nutritional value of Huangguan pear in Zhao CountyThe soluble solids content of Huangguan pear in Zhao County is ≥ 12.0%; Titrable acid ≤ 0.15%; Vitamin C ≥ 6mg/100g; Hardness ≥ 5 kg/cm2 The Huangguan pear fruit in Zhao County is elliptical in shape, with an average weight of 250 grams per fruit; The skin is yellow, the fruit surface is smooth, and there are no rust spots; Thin skin, small core, and pure white flesh; The meat is fine and crispy, with few stone cells and residue, and plenty of juice. It has a sweet and sour taste that is pleasant to the palate Zhaozhou snowflake pear has unique quality. In 1985 and 1989, it won the national high-quality fruit crown twice; In 1993, it won the gold medal at the "93 China High Quality Agricultural Products and Technological Achievements Expo" in Bangkok, Thailand. In 1997, it also won the highest honor, the "Huludao Cup" award, at the "National Golden Autumn Fruit TV Performance Competition". Bestseller in over 20 countries and regions including Asia, Africa, Europe, and America. In 1986, Zhao County was designated as the "Snow Pear Commodity Production Base" by the Ministry of AgricultureAwards and honors for Huangguan pear in Zhao County