Huangyuan Yak Meat [Qinghai Huangyuan Specialty]

What is Huangyuan yak meat? Authentic specialty of Huangyuan, Qinghai: Huangyuan yak meat

Content summary:Do you want to know what Huangyuan yak meat is? This article is a detailed introduction to the specialty of Huangyuan in Qinghai Province - Huangyuan Yak Meat. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Huangyuan Yak Meat. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Huangyuan Yak Meat and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Huangyuan yak meat? Awards and honors for Huangyuan yak meat

Basic Introduction to Huangyuan Yak Meat

Yak plays an important role in the animal husbandry economy of Huangyuan County. In addition to producing milk, hair, meat, and skin, it can also be used by herdsmen for riding and carrying. The locals affectionately call it "Nuo'er" (treasure). Huangyuan, meaning "the source of the Huangshui River", is a gateway to the Mongolian and Tibetan pastoral areas. In history, it was known as the "strategic gateway to the Tang Tibetan ancient road" and a key point on the Silk Road. It is also known as the "throat of the sea and Tibet". During the Tang Dynasty, Huangyuan was known as the "Tea Horse Exchange". During the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, trade was extremely prosperous, with a large number of livestock products, medicinal herbs, and mineral products gathered. Camel bells rang and yaks sounded, earning it the nickname of the "Little Beijing" of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau. To this day, Huangyuan remains an important hub for communication between agricultural and pastoral areas, as well as Han Tibetan trade

Yaks in Huangyuan County are mostly black brown in color, with horns, a compact body shape, a well-developed forelimb, short limbs, small and hard hooves, and dense thick long hair on the lower side of the body. The geographical indication protection scope of yak meat agricultural products in Huangyuan County includes 9 townships and 146 administrative villages, including Chengguan Town, Dahua Town, Riyue Tibetan Township, Heping Township, Dongxia Township, Bohang Township, Shenzhong Township, Sizhai Township, and Bayan Township. The geographical coordinates are located between 100 ° 54 ′ and 101 ° 25 ′, and 36 ° 20 ′ and 36 ° 53 ′ north latitude. The current output is 121610 heads. The annual output is 0.7589 million tons

Yaks in Huangyuan County are mostly black brown in color, with horns, a compact body shape, a well-developed forelimb, short limbs, small and hard hooves, and dense thick long hair on the lower side of the body. Fresh carcass muscles have a glossy appearance, with a uniform deep red color and yellow fat. The incision is slightly damp and non sticky, with a slightly dry or air dried film on the surface, and not sticky to the hands. The meat is tight and elastic, and the indentation immediately recovers after finger pressure. There are no sour, smelly or other odors, and it has the natural aroma of fresh beef. Tendons are tight and elastic, the joint surface is flat and smooth, and the exudate is transparent. After boiling, the broth becomes transparent and clear, with fat accumulating on the surface and possessing a special aroma

Awards and honors for Huangyuan yak meat

"Huangyuan yak meat" successfully passed the evaluation of the Geographical Indication Registration and Protection Expert Committee of China Green Food Development Center on December 8, 2020