Dongxing Red Girl Sweet Potato [Guangxi Dongxing Specialty]

What is Dongxing Red Girl Sweet Potato? Authentic Guangxi Dongxing Specialty: Dongxing Red Girl Sweet Potato

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Basic Introduction of Dongxing Red Girl Sweet Potato

Dongxing "Red Girl" Sweet Potato is a characteristic and advantageous agricultural product of Dongxing City, which has been planted locally for more than 200 years. The earliest historical record is on page 248 of "Qinzhou Chronicles · Agricultural Chronicles" (at that time, Dongxing was under the jurisdiction of Qinzhou City), which states: "The main varieties during the Republic of China period were 'Sixty Days',' Girl Sweet Potato ',' Wulixiang ',' Golden Melon Sweet Potato ', etc." The "Girl Sweet Potato" referred to here is Dongxing Red Girl Sweet Potato. Due to its bright red skin, slender shape, and milky white flesh resembling a pure and beautiful girl, it is named' Red Girl 'Sweet Potato. Fresh potatoes have a crude protein content of 2.32%, a crude fiber content of 0.59%, a starch content of 27.04%, and a soluble sugar content of 4.63%. The crude fiber content is relatively high. Newly harvested potato chunks have a fragrant, powdery, and sweet taste when cooked, with a chestnut aroma. After storage, when cooked, the potato chunks have a sweet and soft outer layer and a loose powder inner layer, with a honey like aroma and a good taste

Regional Scope

The geographical indication protection scope of Dongxing Honggirliang sweet potato agricultural products includes all the land in Hezhou, Jiangna, Datian, Changhu, Niujiaoling and other villages in Dongxing Town, Dongxing City, as well as some land in Songbai and Nanmushan villages; All the land in Heng'ai, Sile, Zhazu, Nalou, Huangzhu and other villages in Jiangping Town, as well as some land in Jiaodong, Jianglong and Changshan villages; All the land in Malu Town. There are a total of 3 townships and 23 villages, with Jiaodong Village in Jiangping Town to the east, Nanmushan Village in Dongxing Town to the south, Datian Village in Dongxing Town to the west, and Diaoying Village in Malu Town to the north. The geographical coordinates are 107 ° 53 ′ -108 ° 15 ′ E longitude and 21 ° 31 ′ -21 ° 44 ′ N

What are the nutritional values of Dongxing Red Girl sweet potatoes

Dongxing "Red Girl" sweet potatoes are rich in essential nutrients such as starch, vitamins, and fiber, as well as minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, linoleic acid, carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin E, and more. They have a sweet taste and a balanced nature, and have the effects of promoting bowel movements, tonifying the spleen and qi, and quenching thirst. Regular consumption is beneficial for physical health and longevity

How did the history of Dongxing Red Girl sweet potatoes come about

Over the years, the Dongxing Municipal Party Committee and Government have attached great importance to the development of the Dongxing "Red Girl" sweet potato industry, listing it as a key industry for modern agricultural development. Combined with the decision to create the "Red Brand" series in Fangchenggang City, the Dongxing "Red Girl" sweet potato has made significant progress, with an area increasing from 8000 mu in 2004 to 18000 mu now. The yield has increased from 750 kg per mu to 1620 kg per mu now, and the total output value has increased from 12 million yuan in the past to 112.5 million yuan now. It is harvested twice a year, mainly in the summer and autumn/winter seasons. The products are exported to both inside and outside the region, and even favored by consumers abroad