Dechang Mulberry [Sichuan Dechang Specialty]

What is Dechang Mulberry? Authentic Sichuan Dechang Specialty: Dechang Mulberry

Summary:Do you want to know what Dechang Mulberry is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Sichuan Dechang specialty - Dechang Mulberry. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Dechang Mulberry. The full text takes about 12 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Dechang Mulberry and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Dechang mulberry? How did the history of Dechang mulberry come about? The awards and honors of Dechang Mulberry

Introduction to Dechang Mulberry

Dechang Mulberry is a specialty of Dechang County, Sichuan Province. Dechang has a subtropical plateau monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 17.7 degrees Celsius, an average annual precipitation of 1049 millimeters, a frost free period of over 300 days, and a total of 2147 hours of sunshine throughout the year. Due to its abundant solar thermal resources and superior climate conditions, the mulberry fruits produced here have high sugar content and excellent taste. Therefore, on February 11, 2015, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for "Dechang Mulberry". Its protection scope covers 13 townships in Dechang County, Sichuan Province, including Yonglang Town, Jinchuan Township, Laonian Township, Leyue Town, Xiaogao Township, Mali Town, Ayue Township, Dezhou Town, Liusuo Township, Cida Township, Kuanyu Township, Badong Township, and Wangsuo Township

Dechang mulberries have a long growth time, are free from pests and diseases, do not use any pesticides, are listed early (in early March), are green and natural, nutritious, and of good quality

1. Sensory characteristics:

(1) Fresh fruit: The fruit is full, with large and tight grains; The color is purple black, glossy, and has a sweet and juicy taste

(2) Dried fruit: purple black color, uniform particles, rich and sweet taste, tight texture, and toughness

(3) Taste: Sweet, soft, and fragrant, with a full mouth of honey syrup, a sweet and juicy taste, a sweet and sour taste, and a sweet and mellow taste

2. Physical and chemical indicators:

(1) Fresh fruit: soluble solids ≥ 14.0%, total acid content (calculated as citric acid) 0.1% to 0.3%

(2) Dried fruit: moisture content ≤ 13%, soluble solids ≥ 50%, total acid content (calculated as citric acid) 0.8% to 1.5%

Since the Ming Dynasty, there have been records of mulberry cultivation in Dechang County, which have been passed down among the people. When the caravan passed by Dechang, they ran out of drinking water. It was hot and thirsty, and they dared not drink the spring water from Daliangshan. Suddenly, they saw a large area of mulberry trees, and the mulberry fruits were red and tempting, with a fragrance drifting in the wind. After the groom eats, he feels that the sour and sweet taste is pleasant, the thirst is quenched, and fatigue subsides. Thinking that it would take some time to get out of Daliang Mountain, I picked some fresh mulberries and brought them with me to quench my thirst and fatigue, and successfully walked out of Daliang Mountain. Later, during the season when mulberries ripened every year, the caravan would pick mulberries when passing by Dechang, and Dechang mulberries became famous for this. According to records, in 1935, the advance troops of the 2nd Division of the 1st Army Group of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army entered the territory of Dechang. In order to gain the trust of local ethnic minority villagers and actively respond to the central ethnic policy, they did not use any needles or needles from the masses. During the 12 days that the Red Army passed through Dechang, they used mulberries to quench their thirst and relieve symptoms such as diarrhea and allergies. Therefore, Dechang mulberries were jokingly referred to as the "holy fruit of life" by Red Army soldiers

In 2009 and 2010, Dechang Mulberry Juice won the Best Selling Product Award at the International Agricultural Products Expo for two consecutive years at the 10th and 11th Western China International Fair