Youxi Golden Citrus [Fujian Youxi Specialty]

What is Youxi Golden Orange? Authentic specialty of Youxi, Fujian: Youxi kumquat

Summary:Do you want to know what Youxi kumquat is? This article is a detailed introduction toFujian Youxi specialty - Youxi golden orange. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Youxi golden orange. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Youxi golden orange and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Youxi Golden Orange? How did the history of Youxi kumquat come about? Tasting and eating methods of Youxi kumquat

Basic introduction of Youxi kumquat

Youxi kumquat is beautiful in shape, fresh in color, with thin skin and few pits, rich in juice and strong in taste, sweet and sour delicious, sweet and sour in taste, and can be eaten even with belt and meat. It contains a variety of vitamins and mineral salts, and can be eaten raw to regulate qi and nourish the middle. The function of dispelling cold and the effect of dissipating food and phlegm. The leaves, stems, and fruits of the kumquat tree can all be used for medicinal purposes, especially with good therapeutic effects on hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. The nutritional value ranks among the top in citrus fruits

The aroma of kumquat is pleasant, with the effects of promoting qi circulation, relieving depression, promoting digestion, reducing phlegm and throat, and sobering up. It is a great dietary supplement for people with abdominal distension, excessive cough and phlegm, irritability and thirst, and sore throat

Sensory characteristics: The fruit is oval or inverted oval shaped. The skin is smooth, brightly colored, thick, and the oil cells are small and dense. The skin is sweet and slightly spicy, with a fragrant aroma, and the meat is crispy and tender, with a sweet and sour taste

Golden oranges were first planted in Hongpai Village, Baziqiao, Youxi County. According to the "Youxi County Annals" in the 50th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1711), "kumquats are called kumquats when they are long and round. There is also mountain kumquat, commonly known as Jindou." This shows that kumquats have a cultivation history of at least 300 years in Youxi. The variety of Youxi kumquat is single, all of which are golden bullets. For hundreds of years, through long-term cultivation and continuous breeding by fruit farmers, the inferior and superior varieties have been eliminated. In addition, Youxi has good natural geographical conditions, mild climate, abundant rainfall, and rich soil organic matter. The produced kumquats are famous for their large fruit, thin skin, bright color, and beautiful taste. The cultivation area of kumquat in the county is over 6800 hectares, of which 6000 hectares are harvested and the yield is 38000 tons. Youxi kumquat is distributed in more than 60 villages in 12 townships, and 14 key villages such as Lvliu, Hongcun, Hongpai, etc. have established standardized cultivation demonstration areas of one thousand acres and one hundred acres. In towns such as Guanqian and Baziqiao, Youxi kumquat has become the main source of income for local farmers, and professional kumquat growers such as Zheng Daojian from Hongcun, Wu Shaozhen from Houqu Village, and Zhuo Chunsheng from Luliu Village have emerged. Youxi County has now become one of the four major producing areas of kumquat in China

Tasting and eating methods of Youxi kumquat

1. If you feel depressed or unhappy in your heart, eat white sugar kumquat cakes at will, chew them carefully, and swallow them to relieve discomfort

2. Stomach and abdominal distension, indigestion, salted kumquats, take 2 per dose, can relieve bloating

3. Cough, asthma, 5 kumquats, cut open and remove the core, add an appropriate amount of white sugar, add water and simmer until cooked, eat kumquats and drink soup<4. Bad breath accompanied by chest tightness and food stagnation is very effective. Take 5-6 fresh kumquats, wash and chew them