Lixian Apples [Gansu Lixian Specialty]

What is Lixian apple? Authentic specialty of Lixian County, Gansu Province: Lixian apples

Summary:Do you want to know what Lixian apples are? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Lixian County, Gansu Province - Lixian Apples. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Lixian Apples. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Lixian Apples and their nutritional value? What are the product features of Lixian Apple? How did the history of apples in Lixian County come about? The awards and honors of Lixian apples, as well as the tasting and eating methods of Lixian apples

Introduction to Apples in Lixian County

Lixian County is located in the southeast of Gansu Province, in the Western Han River Basin, a first level tributary of the Jialing River. It has an altitude of 1100-3312 meters, an average annual temperature of 9.9 ℃, and a frost free period of 180-200 days. It is a traditional agricultural county and also a key county for national poverty alleviation and development work. The Chuanba River Valley in the upper reaches of the Western Han River in this county has fertile land and a warm climate, which gives it a unique natural resource advantage for the development of the apple industry. It is recognized by experts as the best suitable cultivation area for apples and has been rated as one of the 32 high-quality fruit production bases, 60 high-quality apple production points, 5 key high-quality apple production counties, and one of the pollution-free agricultural product production areas in the province

Marshal series, 180g-260g fruit shape is upright, the top of the fruit is raised with five edges, high or half high stakes, and the coloring degree is ≥ 90%

Fuji series, single fruit weight 180g-280g, fruit color degree ≥ 87%

Golden crown series, with a single fruit weight of 160g-250g, a dignified fruit shape, a half height stake, a golden fruit surface, and a reddish face when facing the sun

Awards and honors of Lixian apples

Lixian's "Pre Qin Tribute Fruit" brand, including Red Star, Red Fuji, and Jinshuai, won the Best Seller Award at the 4th China International Agricultural Products Fair in 2006, was recommended as a fruit for the Beijing Olympics in 2007, was certified as a green A-level food by the China Green Food Development Center in 2008, and won the Houji Award at the 15th Yangling Agricultural High tech Fair. "Lixian apples" have passed the National Geographical Indication Product Protection Certification and are exported to more than 30 countries and regions including Hong Kong, Thailand, India, Russia, and Southeast Asia

Tasting and Eating Methods of Lixian Apples

In addition to raw food, it can also be cooked, pickled, dried, grilled, and processed into canned goods, candied fruits, jam, fruit cake, preserved fruits, fruit juice, fruit wine, fruit vinegar and other delicious products for people to enjoy.