Doushan Almonds [Shanxi Guangling Specialty]

What is Doosan Almond? Authentic Shanxi Guangling specialty: Doushan almonds

Content summary:Do you want to know what Doushan almonds are? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Guangling, Shanxi Province - Doushan Almond. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Doushan Almond. The full text takes about 7 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Doushan Almond and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Doushan almonds? How did the history of Doushan almonds come about? Wait

Basic Introduction to Doushan Almonds

Guangling Doushan Almonds are a national geographical indication product for agricultural products. It is known as one of the three treasures of Shanxi specialties (almonds, walnuts, and red dates). Guangling has a long history of cultivating Renyong apricots, which are abundant in Douquan Township. It is known as the "tribute almond from Doushan, fragrance of Doushan almond for thousands of miles". It is famous for its fullness and crispness, and is on par with the almonds from Zhangjiakou and Xuanhua in Hebei Province

"Doushan Almonds" are produced at the foot of Doushan Mountain in Guangling, Shanxi, China. They flow by the river and have a long history, dating back to the Ming Dynasty. The folk custom of eating almonds has been passed down to this day. The soil and geographical location of Guangling (at 39 degrees north latitude and an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level) are very suitable for the growth of apricot trees. It is known as the golden point for almond growth, with unique geographical advantages that make the almond particles here plump, high in trace elements, and crispy in taste, making it a luxury among apricot kernels. The "Dou Shan Almond" has gained worldwide fame and earned the reputation of being the number one almond in China. On December 7, 2012, the former Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China approved the implementation of national agricultural product geographical indication registration and protection for "Doushan Almonds". The geographical protection range is: 39 ° 35 ′ -39 ° 55 ′ N latitude, 113 ° 51 ′ -114 ° 24 ′ E longitude, 45 kilometers long from east to west, 40 kilometers wide from north to south, with a total protected area of 10900 acres

Moisturizing the lungs: Bitter almonds can relieve cough and asthma, moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements, and can treat diseases such as lung disease and cough. Sweet almonds and dried fruits commonly consumed in daily life tend to be moisturizing and have a certain lung nourishing effect

Lowering cholesterol: Almonds are also rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, which can not only reduce cholesterol levels in the human body, but also significantly lower the risk of heart disease and many chronic diseases

1. External sensory characteristics:The seed is drupe shaped, with a long stem, drooping, elliptical, oblong inverted, oval or nearly spherical shape, measuring 2.5-3.5 cm in length and 1.5-2 cm in diameter; Light yellow or orange yellow when mature; Seed coat bone, light yellow, often with 2 (sparse 3) longitudinal ridges; Inner seed membrane texture, light reddish brown

2. Internal quality indicators:Doushan almonds are rich in nutrients such as protein, unsaturated fatty acids, iron, phosphorus, total flavonoids, and vitamin E. Modern research has shown that almonds contain nutrients and ingredients that can clear heat, detoxify, dispel dampness, disperse lumps, and reduce blemishes and wrinkles. They have good preventive and therapeutic effects on facial acne, rough skin, pigmentation, and wrinkles. Regular use can effectively delay skin aging, making the skin clean, bright, shiny, and elastic