Honglan Spinach [Shandong Pingdu Specialty]

What is Honglan spinach? Authentic Shandong Pingdu specialty: Honglan spinach

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Basic Introduction of Honglan Spinach

Honglan Spinach is originally from Honglan Village, Nancun Town, and has a long history. There has been a rumor since ancient times that "Honglan Spinach is the best in the world, and daughters here do not have to worry about marriage; as long as they can grow large spinach, they are not afraid of suffering and hunger". It is precisely because Honglan's spinach is rich in nutrients, containing essential substances such as iron and zinc for the human body, that the people here survived proudly in the old society of hunger and cold. From then on, the spinach produced here became well-known far and wide, and people had a special fondness for it

1. External sensory characteristics: Honglan spinach has a complete plant shape, with a height of 20cm to 30cm. The leaf tips are blunt and pointed, the base is spear shaped, the leaves are large, thick, and tender, the leaf color is dark green and bright, the petiole is short, the roots are purple red, there are few fibers, the taste is slightly sweet, and the flavor is good

2. Internal quality indicators: Honglan spinach contains protein ≥ 2.4%, iron ≥ 2.9 ㎎/100g, phosphorus ≥ 40 ㎎/100g, calcium ≥ 52 ㎎/100g, and vitamin C ≥ 35 ㎎/100g

3. Safety requirements: Honglan spinach strictly complies with the "NY5089-2005 Pollution free Green Leaf Vegetables"

4. Packaging: All packaging materials for Honglan spinach should be clean, hygienic, dry, non-toxic, and odorless. All packaging should be firm and not leak materials. Packaging materials should comply with national food packaging hygiene requirements and environmental protection requirements

5. Storage: Honglan spinach is suitable for storage at a temperature of 0 ℃~2 ℃ and a relative humidity of 95%~100%. The temperature is controlled at 0 ℃, and the storage time can be extended to 20 days. During storage, no condensed water should adhere to the leaves. Spinach can be stored in perforated plastic bags to reduce water loss and minimize physical damage. Atmospheric storage of 10% to 40% CO2 and 10% O2 can prevent leaf yellowing and maintain quality