Weihai Fig [Shandong Weihai Specialty]

What is Weihai fig? Authentic Shandong Weihai specialty: Weihai figs

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

Basic Introduction of Weihai Fig

Weihai Fig is a specialty of Weihai City, Shandong Province, and a product protected by China's National Geographic Indication.

. The protection scope of Weihai fig geographical indication products includes the administrative areas under the jurisdiction of five towns and street offices in Weihai Economic and Technological Development Zone, Shandong Province, including Gushan Town, Boyu Town, Crown Street Office, Fenglin Street Office, and Xiyuan Street Office

It's not that figs don't actually bloom, but their flowers are hidden in the "fruit". The red threads hide the flower clusters of figs. Peel off the skin, revealing the milky white flesh. Swallow it in one bite, chew it carefully, and the tender flesh melts instantly. Small flower flesh explodes in the mouth, as if it has a popping candy taste

There are more than 10 varieties of figs in Weihai, with the main cultivated varieties being Qingpi, Braunschweig, etc. Most varieties bear fruit in summer and autumn, and mature gradually from June to November. The skin of Isatis indigotica is thin and seedless, the meat is soft, the flavor is sweet, fresh and refreshing, the nutritional value is high, and it contains various essential amino acids and minerals for the human body

Medicinal value

Healthy stomach and clear intestines, reduce swelling and detoxify. Treat enteritis, dysentery, constipation, hemorrhoids, sore throat, abscesses and scabies, benefit the throat, stimulate appetite and expel worms

Used for symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal distension and pain, hemorrhoids constipation, indigestion, hemorrhoids, prolapse, diarrhea, insufficient breast milk, sore throat, dysentery, cough and phlegm

Ornamental Value

Fig trees have an elegant appearance and are ornamental trees in courtyards and parks. They generally do not use pesticides and are a pure natural and pollution-free tree. Its leaves are large, palm shaped, and rough, with good dust suction effect. When combined with other plants, it can also form a good noise barrier. Fig trees can resist toxic gases and air pollution that ordinary plants cannot tolerate, making them a good tree species for greening chemical polluted areas. In addition, figs have strong adaptability, wind resistance, drought resistance, and salt alkali resistance. When planted in arid desert areas, they can play a role in windbreak, sand fixation, and greening of barren land

Sensory characteristics:The fruit is conical in shape. After the fruit is ripe, the skin is light yellow green, the flesh is light purple, the ribs are obvious, the skin is tough, there is a lot of juice, the flavor is sweet, the taste is soft, sweet but not greasy

Physical and chemical indicators:Soluble solid content ≥ 20%, acidity ≤ 0.3%. The weight of a single spring fruit is ≥ 70g, and the weight of a single autumn fruit is ≥ 40g

How did the history of Weihai figs come about