Malianzhuang Melon [Shandong Laixi Specialty]

What is Malianzhuang melon? Authentic Shandong Laixi specialty: Malianzhuang melon

Content summary:Do you want to know what Malianzhuang melon is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Laixi, Shandong Province - Malianzhuang Melon. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Malianzhuang Melon. The full text takes about 7 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Malianzhuang Melon and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Malianzhuang sweet melon? How did the history of melon in Malianzhuang come about? The production method of Ma Lianzhuang sweet melon, etc

Introduction to Melons in Malianzhuang

Melons in Malianzhuang are abundant along the beautiful scenery and green water surrounding the Dagu River. According to the requirements and ideas of the Laixi Municipal Party Committee and Government to cultivate characteristic industries, accelerate the development of "three products and one standard" agricultural products and "southern vegetables and northern fruits", tens of thousands of acres of melon planting bases have been formed in the surrounding areas centered on the Qingdao Malianzhuang Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market after years of development by the Malianzhuang Town Government. With strong support and guidance from the Municipal Agriculture Bureau, Science and Technology Bureau, Land Bureau, Water Resources Bureau, Environmental Protection Bureau, Quality Supervision Bureau, Industry and Commerce Bureau and other departments, it has been built into the largest and highest quality green and pollution-free melon production base in the country. Malianzhuang sweet melon has developed and grown in accordance with the requirements of "three products and one standard" agricultural products, with the production concept of pollution-free, green, organic products and the geographical indication of "Malianzhuang", striving to create a "high-end, high-quality, efficient, and ecological" sweet melon base. Malianzhuang sweet melon has been exported to many large and medium-sized cities such as Beijing, Dalian, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc. Forming an industrial chain consisting of hundreds of thousands of people in production, packaging, refrigeration, sales, and services has made significant contributions to promoting harmonious economic and social development

What is the nutritional value of Malian sweet melon

1. Melons contain a large amount of carbohydrates and citric acid, and are abundant in water. They can cool down and clear heat, produce fluids to quench thirst, and relieve irritability

2. The conversion enzyme in cantaloupe can convert insoluble proteins into soluble proteins, which can help kidney patients absorb nutrients

3. Cucurbitacin B in melon stems can protect the liver and alleviate chronic liver damage

4. Modern research has found that sweet melon seeds have the ability to drive and kill roundworms, silkworms, and other pests

5. Melon is rich in nutrients and can supplement the energy and nutrients needed by the human body

"Malianzhuang" sweet melon is famous throughout the country for its "fragrant, crispy, and sweet" characteristics, and has won the favor of a large number of consumers. The "Malianzhuang" sweet melon was awarded the title of "Qingdao Famous and Excellent Agricultural Product" in 2011 and the title of "Provincial Specialty King" in Shandong Province in 2012

The Growth Environment of Melons in Malianzhuang

1. Melons prefer light during the day and require 10-12 hours of light per day to maintain normal growth and development. Malianzhuang Town is located in the central part of the peninsula, with distinct four seasons and abundant sunshine, which gives it the advantage of climate. Use plastic film high-temperature greenhouses with high transparency and no water droplets when cultivating protected facilities. The large temperature difference between day and night in greenhouses is conducive to the accumulation of sugar and the improvement of fruit quality<2. Sweet melons have strict soil requirements, and sandy loam soil with deep soil layers, good permeability, and low water accumulation is the most suitable. Malianzhuang cantaloupe grows on the banks of Dagu River, the largest river in the Jiaodong Peninsula. The soil layer here is deep and permeable, making it a sandy soil that is not prone to waterlogging, providing the most suitable geographical conditions for cantaloupe growth<3. The development of Renhe Malianzhuang sweet melon has received strong support and assistance from the Municipal Party Committee, Municipal Government, and various levels of departments. Under the correct leadership of the Malianzhuang Town Party Committee and Government, and through the diligent cultivation and scientific breeding of the Malianzhuang people, traditional handicrafts have been closely combined with high-tech to cultivate a nationally renowned fruit

Method of Making Melon in Malianzhuang

Melon, Avocado, Shrimp Salad

Ingredients

Several small sprigs of coriander (coriander), 1 netted or smaller cantaloupe, 2 avocado (avocado), 50g of mixed salad leaves, 350g of cooked shrimp without shell, a little sugar, a little salt and black pepper, salad dressing ingredients: 1 scallion, 125ml of fresh cream, 2 tablespoons of pure olive oil, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

Method

1. Making salad dressing: Cut the scallions in pairs, peel and chop them into small pieces, put them in a bowl. Add fresh cream, olive oil, vinegar, and sugar, mix well, season with salt and pepper, and set aside for later use

2. Wash and drain the coriander, tear off the leaves, and keep them for decoration

3. Cut the cantaloupe into 4 slices, remove the seeds and skin, and cut it straight into thin strips

4. Cut off the core of avocado and then peel it. Cut straight into slices of the same thickness as the cantaloupe strips

5. Remove the dead leaves from the salad leaves, wash and drain, place them in separate plates, and then add long strips of cantaloupe and avocado slices. Sprinkle shrimp meat on top, pour salad dressing over it with a spoon, and garnish with the remaining coriander before serving