Zhongxiang Spring Orange [Hubei Zhongxiang Specialty]

What is Zhongxiang Spring Water Orange? Authentic Hubei Zhongxiang Specialty: Zhongxiang Spring Orange

Content Summary:Do you want to know what Zhongxiang Spring Orange is? This article is a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Zhongxiang, Hubei Province - Zhongxiang Quanshui Citrus. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Zhongxiang Quanshui Citrus. The full text takes about 7 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Zhongxiang Quanshui Citrus and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Zhongxiang Quanshui oranges? Awards and honors for Zhongxiang Quanshui oranges, etc

Basic Introduction to Zhongxiang Spring Water Citrus

Zhongxiang Spring Water Citrus originates from Zhongxiang, Hubei, the hometown of longevity in China. Native ecological cultivation, pollution-free spring water irrigation, tender and residue free fruit flesh, which can prevent excessive consumption and prevent overheating. It is a great product for home beauty and longevity! Winning the Gold Award at the Hubei Agricultural Expo

Spring water citrus (scientific name: Citrus reticulata), also known as spring water citrus, is a fruit of the Citrus genus in the Rutaceae family. The outer skin of the fruit is thick and contains flesh petals, consisting of juice bubbles and seeds. Spring water oranges are brightly colored, sweet and sour, and are a common delicious fruit in autumn and winter. It is the mature fruit of various spring water citrus species such as Fuquan water citrus or Zhuquan water citrus in the Rutaceae family. Spring water oranges are often collectively referred to as mandarin spring water oranges, with bright colors, sweet and sour flavors, and are one of the most common fruits in people's lives. Spring water citrus has a sweet and sour taste, a warm nature, and enters the lungs and stomach meridians; Has the effects of stimulating appetite, regulating qi, quenching thirst, and moistening the lungs; Indications include chest obstruction, nausea and vomiting, insufficient appetite, insufficient stomach yin, dry thirst in the mouth, lung heat cough, and excessive alcohol consumption. Spring water tangerines are also very nutritious, with one spring water tangerine almost meeting the daily vitamin C requirements of the human body

Regional Scope

Zhongxiang Quanshui Citrus is produced in 8 administrative townships, reservoirs, and management areas, including Zhangji Town, Changshou Town, Yangzi Town, Kedian Town, Wenxia Reservoir, Shimen Reservoir, Huangpo Reservoir, and Guanzhuang Lake Management Area, as well as 90 villages in Zhongxiang City. Zhongxiang City is located in the central part of Hubei Province, in the middle reaches of the Han River, at the northern end of the Jianghan Plain, and in the transitional zone between the Jianghan Plain and the northern hills of Hubei Province. The territory covers an area of 4488 square kilometers. The geographical coordinates are between 112 ° 07 ′ -113 ° 00 ′ E longitude and 30 ° 42 ′ -31 ° 36 ′ N latitude. The terrain is divided into hills, plains, and mountainous areas, with a ratio of 5:3:2 and an altitude of 32.5-1051 meters. It borders Jingshan County to the east, Tianmen City and Shayang County to the south, Jingmen City to the west, and Yicheng City and Suizhou City to the north. Zhongxiang Quanshui oranges have a perennial fruit bearing area of 40000 mu and a total output of about 26000 tons

What are the nutritional values of Zhongxiang spring water oranges

① Appetizer and regulate qi, helping digestion. The tangerine peel glycosides and other substances contained in oranges have a bidirectional regulatory effect on the intestine. It can not only inhibit intestinal smooth muscle to achieve pain relief, antiemetic, and antidiarrheal effects, but also stimulate intestinal smooth muscle, promote digestion, and treat abdominal distension, lack of appetite, heating, etc. In addition, it also has liver protective, choleretic, and anti ulcer effects

② Dispelling phlegm, relieving cough and asthma. The volatile oil and limonene contained in oranges can promote increased secretion of respiratory mucosa, alleviate bronchial spasms, facilitate the discharge of phlegm, and have the effects of expectorant, cough and asthma relief

③ Anti inflammatory and anti allergic. Both hesperidin and methyl hesperidin in oranges have vitamin P-like effects, which can counteract the increase in vascular permeability caused by histamine. When combined with vitamin C and vitamin K4, the inhibitory effect is more significant, thus having anti-inflammatory and anti allergic effects. In addition, orange peel can also inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus

④ Reduce blood pressure, lipid, and prevent atherosclerosis. The hesperidin contained in oranges has a significant dilating effect on surrounding blood vessels and has a blood pressure lowering effect. The 6-diethylamine methyl hesperidin contained in it can reduce the fragility of coronary capillaries, and phosphoryl hesperidin can reduce serum cholesterol, significantly reduce and improve aortic atherosclerosis. Orange peel contains flavonoids that can dilate coronary arteries, increase coronary blood flow, and have effects similar to vitamin P in enhancing microvascular toughness and preventing rupture and bleeding

⑤ Awaken and quench thirst. Orange flavor is sweet and sour, containing a large amount of water, various vitamins, and rich carbohydrates. It can produce saliva, quench thirst, relieve annoyance, and sober up

(1) External sensory characteristics: Zhongxiang Quanshui orange has a short conical shape, thin, orange yellow, and smooth skin; The oil cells are sparse and obvious, and the fruit top is round and flat; The flesh is tender and has turned into residue; Rich juice, sweet and sour taste, strong flavor; The single fruit weighs 180-280g, with a dense central column and a fragrant aroma

(2) Intrinsic quality indicators: Zhongxiang Spring Water Citrus has unique quality, rich nutrition, potassium content ≥ 480mg/kg, titratable acid ≤ 0.6%, vitamin C180-380mg/kg

(3) Quality and safety regulations: Zhongxiang Quanshui oranges comply with the technical specifications and standards for producing pollution-free citrus products

Awards and honors of Zhongxiang Quanshui oranges

In 2017, Quanshui oranges were awarded the "Zhongxiang Quanshui Citrus" agricultural product geographical indication certification and green food certification by the Ministry of Agriculture, greatly enhancing the market awareness and competitiveness of Quanshui oranges. Currently, they are still in high demand at a price of 30 yuan per kilogram