Jiangyong taro [Hunan Jiangyong specialty]

What is Jiangyong taro? Authentic Hunan Jiangyong specialty: Jiangyong taro

Content summary:Do you want to know what Jiangyong taro is? This article is a specialized article that provides a detailed introduction toHunan Jiangyong specialty - Jiangyong fragrant taro. It was compiled by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information on Jiangyong fragrant taro. The full text takes about 4 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Jiangyong fragrant taro and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Jiangyong taro? The awards and honors of Jiangyong taro

Basic Introduction to Jiangyong Taro

Taro, also known as betel nut taro, has a history of more than a thousand years of cultivation in Jiangyong. It is mainly produced in Taochuan Cave, Jiangyong County, and is therefore also known as Taochuan Taro. Jiangyong taro is characterized by its large size, tender flesh, and delicious taste. Generally, each weighs 2000-2500 grams, with larger ones weighing up to 5000 grams. The whole body of taro is precious, and taro leaves can be used as pig feed; Taro stems can be used as pickled vegetables; Taro contains a large amount of starch, protein, and vitamins. In addition to being used to make side dishes such as pastries, taro powder, taro slices, and taro balls, it can also be boiled in soup, fried, braised, or stir fried. It is fragrant, sweet, and refreshing, with a crispy and delicious texture. It is truly a delicious dish. Sweet taro braised pork is one of the famous dishes in Hunan. Jiangyong taro is known as the "Chinese Taochuan taro" in the international market

The stem of Jiangyong taro is round and straight, resembling betel nut, with a yellow brown skin, dark red old spots, and whiskers; High maturity, with few starch free tender spots in the upper part, and dense purple and dark red filamentous spots on the transverse section, which is a hallmark of Jiangyong's specialty taro. In Jiangyong, the soil is usually harvested in mid February and the harvest begins in late October. The entire harvest period can last up to 150 days, which is particularly beneficial for the balanced supply of the market. Generally, 1200-1500 plants are planted per mu, with a yield of 1.5-2.0 tons per mu, and a single weight of 1-1.5 kilograms, with some reaching up to 3 kilograms

Awards and honors of Jiang Yong taro

In 1999, won the gold medal at the Shanghai Science and Technology Festival

In 2000, won the gold medal at the 2nd Hunan Agricultural Expo

In 2001, won the gold medal at the 3rd Hunan Agricultural Expo