Xiangling Lotus Root [Shanxi Xiangfen Specialty]

What is Xiangling lotus root? Authentic Shanxi Xiangfen specialty: Xiangling lotus root

Content summary:Do you want to know what Xiangling lotus root is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Xiangfen, Shanxi Province - Xiangling Lotus Root. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Xiangling Lotus Root. The full text takes about 9 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Xiangling Lotus Root

Introduction to Xiangling Lotus Root

"Xiangling Lotus Root" is a specialty of Xiangfen County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, named after its main production in Xiangling Town, the county. The production area includes 42 administrative villages in 7 townships along the Fen River in the central part of the county, including Xiangling Town, Nanxindian Township, Dengzhuang Town, Xincheng Town, Nanjia Town, Xijia Township, and Yonggu Township. The area has abundant water sources, flat terrain, fertile soil on the Fen River beach, and a long history of lotus root cultivation. The lotus root produced is a treasure throughout its body, with a beautiful shape, crispy and tender taste, wide applications, and high yield and economic benefits. On August 17, 2011, "Xiangling Lotus Root" obtained the "Geographical Indication Registration Certificate for Agricultural Products of the People's Republic of China"

The traditional famous Xiangling lotus root has a beautiful shape and is a treasure throughout its body. Its roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits all have economic value. In addition to lotus roots and seeds for consumption, pollen, lotus leaves, lotus cores, etc. can also be used as dishes, beverages, and health foods. Lotus roots generally contain 10-20% starch and 1-2% protein. The starch and protein content in lotus seeds are as high as 40-50% and 19-22%, respectively, and both contain various vitamins, which can be used for raw food, cooked food, processing and storage, making candied fruits and lotus root powder, etc. Lotus root is still a commonly used medicine in traditional Chinese medicine. Lotus nodes, lotus roots, lotus cores, petals, stamens, lotus leaves, etc. can all be used as medicine

Origin Environment

Xiangfen County is located in the central southern part of Shanxi Province, with a temperate monsoon climate. It is a major county in Pingchuan, Linfen City, with Ta'er Mountain to the east and Lvliang Mountain to the west. The Fen River runs through the central part of the county from north to south, with a total length of 52200 meters. The terrain on both sides of the Fen River is flat, the water source is abundant, the soil and fertilizer are abundant, and the agricultural conditions are good. It is the "golden cradle" for the development of agriculture, and lotus planting is a long-standing agricultural industry- Xiangling is under the jurisdiction of Xiangfen County, Linfen, and is known as the "Golden Xiangling". Nanxindian Township is adjacent to the Fen River, and the vast beach along the river provides it with unique conditions for lotus root cultivation

Scenery of Xiangling Lotus Root Base (4 photos) Xiangling Lotus Root Base has become a tourist destination with the beautiful scenery of "infinite blue lotus leaves connecting to the sky, and lotus flowers reflecting the sun in a unique red", providing people with leisure tourism and attracting writers, photographers, calligraphers, and artists to explore

Product Quality Characteristics

1. External Sensory Features: Liancai is an enlarged underground rhizome of lotus root, which is divided into white lotus and yellow lotus according to its skin color; Xiangling lotus root is white lotus, with spindle shaped fruit and uniform size; Mature fresh lotus vegetable, with a plump lotus root shape, crispy skin and white flesh, sweet and juicy taste, can be broken and brushed, and has a unique fragrant taste. It has good commercial value; According to the different season of listing, there are three types of fruit lotus root, fresh lotus root and old lotus root. The fruit lotus root comes into the market after the middle of July, and the raw food is the best. The fresh lotus root comes into the market around the Mid-Autumn Festival. Both raw and cooked lotus root and old lotus root can come into the market all year round, and cooked food is the best. The three types of food have their own characteristics. 2. Internal quality: Xiangling lotus root is rich in nutrients. The test results show that carbohydrates are ≥ 12.2g/100g, protein is ≥ 1.51g/100g, fat is ≥ 0.4g/100g, total dietary fiber is ≥ 27.5%, starch is ≥ 8.4%, vitamin C is ≥ 40.7mg/100g, vitamin B1 is ≥ 0.046mg/100g, vitamin B2 is ≥ 0.018mg/100g, total sugar is ≥ 2.6%, crude fiber is ≥ 1.0%, and calcium is ≥ 26.1mg/100g. Compared with ordinary lotus roots, it has significant advantages. 3. Safety requirements: The ecological environment of Xiangling lotus root production area complies with NY5331-2006 "Environmental Conditions for Pollution free Food and Aquatic Vegetable Production Areas". During the production process, strict adherence to the NY5238-2005 Technical Regulations for the Production of Pollution free Aquatic Vegetables. Xiangling lotus root production products comply with the safety indicators of the agricultural industry standard "Pollution free Food Lotus Root" of the People's Republic of China. The packaging and labeling must comply with the "Management Measures for Agricultural Product Packaging and Labeling" of the Ministry of Agriculture. Those entering the market must comply with the relevant provisions of the "Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law" and other laws and regulations. Corrugated cardboard boxes shall comply with the provisions of GB6543, plastic bags shall comply with the provisions of GB4456 and GB588-89, and plastic boxes shall comply with the provisions of GB8868-88 "Vegetable Plastic Turnover Boxes"