Yicheng salted duck [a specialty of Yicheng, Hubei]

What is Yicheng salted duck? Authentic specialty of Yicheng, Hubei: Yicheng duck

Summary:Do you want to know what Yicheng duck is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Yicheng, Hubei Province - Yicheng salted duck. It was compiled by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Yicheng salted duck. The full text takes about 7 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Yicheng salted duck and the product characteristics of Yicheng salted duck? How did the history of Yicheng salted duck come about? The production method of Yicheng salted duck, etc

Introduction to Yicheng Duck

Yicheng Duck, also known as Yicheng Sauce Duck, is produced in Yicheng City, Hubei Province and is one of the specialties of Xiangyang. Yicheng salted duck is made from adult ducks that feed on ancient snails, fish and shrimp, and rice. It is processed through more than 20 processes, including fattening, Li killing, dehairing, refining, shaping, sun drying, frost erosion, and vacuum preservation technology, using unique ingredients. The product has a white and light yellow appearance. The inner wall of the abdominal cavity is dry, and the muscle section is tightly arranged in a rose red color, suitable for saltiness. Duck meat is plump and delicate, fat but not greasy, with thin and fragrant skin, and has the functions of high protein and low fat. In 2006, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for Yicheng salted duck

1. Sensory characteristics: The shape of "duck" is divided into two types: fan-shaped and pipa shaped. It has a beautiful appearance, dry abdominal cavity, tight muscle section, bright color, fat but not greasy, tender meat, high protein, low fat, and a fragrant aftertaste<2. Physical and chemical indicators: moisture ≤ 45.0%, salt (as NaCl) ≤ 10.0%, protein ≥ 18%, fat ≤ 35.0%, acid value (as KOH) ≤ 2.0 mg/g, peroxide value (meq) ≤ 197, nitrite (as NaNO2) ≤ 20.0 mg/kg

The production method of Yicheng duck

The superior natural conditions of Yicheng are the foundation for the rich characteristics and excellent quality of Yicheng duck. The production of high-quality Yicheng board ducks requires specific environmental conditions such as temperature, moisture, light, and soil. Only a suitable ecological environment can cultivate unique and high-quality original breeds. Yicheng is located in the northwest of Hubei Province, in the middle reaches of the Han River, with unique geographical and climatic conditions, and beautiful mountains and waters within its borders. It is truly a high-quality duck production area

Yicheng salted duck is carefully selected and processed, starting from the ninth lunar month every year and ending on February 2nd of the following year. The quality of salted duck made on frosty days is the best