Qishan Yam [Hubei Qichun Specialty]

What is Qiyao yam? Authentic Hubei Qichun specialty: Qiyam

Content summary:Do you want to know what Qiyam is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Qichun, Hubei Province - Qiyam. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Qiyam. The full text takes about 10 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Qiyam and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Qiyam? How did the history of Qiyams come about? The awards and honors of Qiyam

Basic Introduction of Qichun Yam

Qichun Yam is a geographical indication certified agricultural product with delicate meat, white color, abundant juice, rich starch, and a good taste that sets it apart from others. It is produced in the northern mountainous area of Qichun, Li Shizhen's hometown at the southern foot of the Dabie Mountains. This area is the junction of the Dabie Mountains and the the Middle and Lower Yangtze Valley Plain Plain. The climate is suitable, and the resources are abundant. The medicine produced in Qichun Mountain is fat and shaped like a Buddha's hand, and has long become a famous local product in eastern Hubei

Qiyam is a traditional specialty of Qingshi Town, Qichun County, and a key crop in the Tongzi River Basin. Its high-quality and delicious taste is renowned worldwide. The famous name of "Qiyao" has been around for a long time. "Qiyao" has three wonders: one is that it grows in the midst of green mountains and clear waters. Qiyams are mainly produced in the area of Gaoxi Village, Qingshi Town, Qichun County. Located at the magical latitude of 30 ° N, it is bordered by the Dabie Mountains to the north and the Yangtze River to the south, with green mountains and clear waters, and a clean and pollution-free environment. Erqi is used in diet to prolong life. Qiyam has large and plump branches, rich starch, white and juicy color, and a sweet and fragrant taste. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, Qi yam is sweet, warm, and non-toxic. It has the effects of nourishing kidney qi, strengthening spleen and stomach, stopping diarrhea and dysentery, resolving phlegm and saliva, and moistening fur and hair. Qiyam is rich in various nutrients, especially high in polysaccharides. Polysaccharides are widely recognized as the main active ingredients in yam. According to reports, yam polysaccharides have pharmacological effects such as anti-tumor, immune regulation, anti mutation, anti-aging, etc. And yam Congee is called "immortal Congee", and yam grain is called "immortal grain". Sanqi has abundant benefits when planted in the fields. In 2013, the "Qiyam" planted in Gaoxi Village, Qingshi Town produced 3500-4000 kilograms per mu, with an average selling price of 6 yuan per kilogram and a net income of over 16000 yuan per mu. The products are exported to various parts of the province and even to other regions

1. Yam contains only about half the calories and carbohydrates of sweet potatoes of the same mass, without fat, and has a higher protein content than sweet potatoes

2. The main component of yam is starch, and a part of it can be converted into starch decomposition product dextrin, which can help digestion. Therefore, yam is a raw taro food

3. Yam contains various trace elements, among which potassium has a high content, and the types and quantities of vitamins it contains are relatively small, with almost no carotene

External main features: The appearance is like a club, with thick rhizomes and straight growth. The club is generally 20-30 cm long and has many fibrous roots. After cleaning, the skin color is bright yellow and the flesh is white

Internal quality indicators: Contains various nutrients such as protein, among which protein (on a dry basis) ≥ 12.5%, total sugar (on a dry basis) ≥ 2.0%, starch (on a dry basis) ≥ 65.0%, amino acids (on a dry basis) ≥ 10.0%, moisture ≥ 65.0%, calcium ≥ 137, iron ≥ 5.8, potassium ≥ 2600, zinc ≥ 4.5, magnesium ≥ 130 and other elements