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What is Gaotai dried chili pepper? Authentic Gansu Gaotai specialty: Gaotai dried chili pepper

Content summary:Do you want to know what Gaotai dried chili pepper is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Gaotai, Gansu Province - Gaotai dried chili pepper. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Gaotai dried chili pepper. The full text takes about 12 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Gaotai dried chili pepper and the product characteristics of Gaotai dried chili pepper? How did the history of dried chili peppers in Gaotai come about? Awards and honors for dried chili peppers from Gaotai

Basic introduction of Gaotai dried chili pepper

Gaotai dried chili pepper is a specialty of Gaotai County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, and a national geographical indication for agricultural products. Gaotai County is located in the central part of the Hexi Corridor, with unique geographical advantages, soil texture, and climate conditions for planting chili peppers. It is one of the main production areas of red chili peppers in Gansu Province. The dried chili peppers produced are thick and oily, with a bright and red color, a uniform and long strip shape, pure and fragrant spicy taste, moderate spiciness, and a long-lasting aftertaste. They are excellent for cooking and seasoning

External sensory characteristics: The dried chili fruit on the high platform is in the shape of sheep horns, with evenly elongated strips. The fruit has wrinkles on the surface, with a length of 18cm-25cm, a shoulder width of 1.5-2.0cm, and a single fruit weight of 3-5g. Gaotai dried chili peppers have the characteristics of thick and oily flesh, bright and red color, uniform and elongated stripes, pure and fragrant spicy taste, moderate spiciness, and long-lasting aftertaste. They are a great seasoning for cooking. The internal quality indicators of Gaotai dried chili peppers include various nutrients and trace elements required by the human body, including protein content ≥ 12.5g/100g, total amino acid content ≥ 10.7g/100g, total capsaicin 1180mg/kg, and iron content ≥ 1850mg/kg. They are rich in nutrients and have excellent quality. The safety indicators for the production of dried chili peppers on high platforms are implemented in accordance with relevant national standards, and the products comply with green food standards

How did the history of dried chili peppers from Gaotai come about

Gaotai dried chili is a traditional characteristic agricultural product produced in the unique natural environment of Gobi, desert, wetland, and oasis, with a cultivation history of three hundred years