Huayuankou Sweet Potato [Henan Zhengzhou Specialty]

What is Garden Mouth Sweet Potato? Authentic Henan Zhengzhou specialty: Huayuankou sweet potato

Content summary:Do you want to know what Huayuankou sweet potato is? This article is a detailed introduction toHenan Zhengzhou specialty - Huayuankou sweet potato. It was compiled by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information on Huayuankou sweet potatoes. The full text will take about 10 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Huayuankou sweet potatoes

Basic introduction of Huayuankou sweet potatoes

The Huayuankou sweet potato planting base has an excellent environment, with red sandy loam as the main soil, rich in minerals and trace elements, and a large temperature difference between day and night. It is unique in producing high-quality sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes produced have a beautiful appearance, pure cooked food taste, moderate powder quality, fragrant, sweet, sticky, soft taste, or chestnut flavor, and low fiber content

Regional Scope

Huayuankou is located on the south bank of the Yellow River in the northern part of Zhengzhou city, east to Zhengzhou Yellow River Second Bridge, west to the Yellow River Scenic Area, south to the embankment of the south bank of the Yellow River, and north across the river to Yuanyang and Wuzhi. The geographical coordinates range from 34 ° 16 ′ to 34 ° 58 ′ north latitude and 112 ° 42 ′ to 112 ° 47 ′ east longitude. Huayuankou was formed due to the flooding and alluvial deposits of the Yellow River. The terrain is flat, with an elevation of 90-95 meters above sea level. The geological structure is loose sediment, and the sediment lithology is composed of the flood and alluvial deposits of the Yellow River throughout history. The landform types are slightly inclined flat land, depression, river floodplain, etc. The total area of the region is over 6600 hectares, and the annual output of sweet potatoes in Huayuankou is nearly 7500 tons

Product quality characteristic features

1. External sensory features: The appearance of Huayuankou sweet potatoes is symmetrical, with an average single fruit weight of 200g and a maximum single fruit weight of 2000g. They have oval and spindle shapes, and a smooth and beautiful skin. The appearance comes in red, yellow, purple and other colors, and the taste varies depending on the color. Various fresh potatoes have their own characteristics. 2. Internal quality indicators: Huayuankou sweet potatoes are rich in more than 10 trace elements, carotenoids, vitamins A, B, C, E, etc. After testing by the Fruit and Seedling Quality Supervision and Inspection Testing Center of the Ministry of Agriculture, the content of β - carotene is 786-926 μ g/g, and the content of vitamin C is 26.6-31.2 ㎎/100 ɡ. Sweet potatoes, as a healthy food, are the champion of the "Top 10 Best Vegetables" selected by the World Health Organization (WHO), and nutritionists also praise sweet potatoes as the "most nutritionally balanced food". Sweet potatoes not only have weight loss and anti-cancer effects, but also effectively prevent bone calcium loss, making them a very nutritious food. In addition to containing a certain amount of calcium, Garden Mouth sweet potatoes also contain a large amount of potassium and magnesium, which can maintain ion balance in the body and slow down calcium loss caused by aging. In addition, sweet potatoes have only one-third of the calories of rice of the same weight, and are almost free of fat and cholesterol, making them a great low-fat, low calorie food. 3. Safety requirements: Huayuankou sweet potatoes are strictly produced in accordance with the green food standard system issued by the Ministry of Agriculture of China. Implement NY/T391-2000 "Environmental Conditions for Green Food Production Areas", NY/T393-2000 "Guidelines for the Use of Green Food Pesticides", and NY/T394-2000 "Guidelines for the Use of Green Food Fertilizers". 4. Packaging: Packaging materials should comply with national food packaging hygiene requirements and also meet environmental protection requirements. The sales packaging of sweet potatoes should comply with the relevant provisions of GB/T 17109, and all packaging materials should be clean, hygienic, dry, non-toxic, odorless, and meet food hygiene requirements. 5. Storage: Sweet potatoes are commonly stored in cellars. Because cellar storage can utilize underground heat and the breathing heat of potato chunks to keep warm and prevent freezing, it is relatively safe. The storage time can last up to 4-5 months. Before entering the cellar, it is necessary to strictly select and remove damaged potatoes, diseased potatoes, cracked potatoes, and frozen potatoes. Before entering the cellar, dry hay should be laid at the bottom and around the cellar. During storage, it is necessary to have a dedicated person manage and inspect it frequently. The main management work is to regulate the temperature inside the cellar, prevent the occurrence of diseases, and must be done well according to the three different stages of storage. The storage process complies with the regulations of NY/T5190-2002. 6. Transportation: Transport vehicles must be clean and hygienic, and must not be mixed or transported with toxic or harmful substances. Sweet potatoes must be sold in clear batches, in a clean environment, and with good ventilation. Sweet potato products must not be exposed to direct sunlight or rain, and attention should be paid to anti freezing and anti heat measures. Transportation shall comply with the "Green Food Storage and Transportation Guidelines" (NY/T1056-2006)