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What is Jixian apple? Authentic specialty of Jixian County, Shanxi Province: Jixian apples
Summary:Do you want to know what Jixian apples are? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Jixian County, Shanxi Province - Jixian Apples. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Jixian Apples. The full text takes about 4 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Jixian Apples and their nutritional value? What are the product features of Jixian Apple? The awards and honors of Jixian apples, etc
Introduction to Apples in Jixian
Jixian is located at the southern end of Mount Lvliang, in the residual gully area of the Loess Plateau, with a forest coverage rate of 45%. There is a large temperature difference, high altitude, and sufficient sunlight within the territory. The unique ecological conditions make Jixian the best apple growing area in China. Since the 1980s, the wise and hardworking people of Jixian have relied on their regional advantages, leveraged their technological strength, vigorously developed the apple leading industry, and achieved brilliant achievements. They have embarked on a new path of economic development to enrich the people and strengthen the county. The apple planting area in the county has reached 260000 mu, with an average of more than 3 mu per farmer, which is the largest in the country 1. Apples have the effect of reducing cholesterol levels French researchers have found through experiments that eating apples can reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, increase bile secretion and bile acid function, thus avoiding cholesterol precipitation in bile and the formation of gallstones. . An experiment has found that over 50% of people who regularly eat apples have cholesterol levels that are 10% lower than those who do not eat apples 2. Apples also have dual effects and functions of promoting bowel movements and stopping diarrhea. The cellulose contained in apples can soften the feces in the large intestine; Apples are rich in organic acids, which can stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis and promote bowel movements. On the other hand, apples contain pectin, which can inhibit abnormal intestinal peristalsis, slow down digestive activity, and thus suppress mild diarrhea<3. Apples have the effect of lowering blood pressure The causal type of Jixian apples is upright and tall, with a smooth and delicate fruit surface, bright and rich red color, crispy and sweet taste, thin skin, high hardness, and excellent storage quality. Jixian apples are sweet and sour, delicious, and nutritious, making them one of the fruits suitable for all ages. Its has won the gold medal at the first Shanxi Agricultural Expo, the gold medal at the first, second, and third Shanxi Famous Fruit Exhibition and Evaluation, the only gold medal in the apple category at the first China Agricultural Expo, the title of "Famous Brand Product" at the third China Agricultural Expo, and the title of "Famous Brand Product" at the 1996, 2000, 2001, and 2002 China International Fruit Expo. Jixian Apple officially registered the "Hukou Brand" trademark with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce in 1998. Hukou brand apples are popular in dozens of cities and regions in Beijing, Tianjin, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Inner Mongolia and other provinces and cities. Since 1997, they have been exported to Southeast Asian countries and have been on the rise year by yearJixian Apple Award Honor