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What is Xinjiang cantaloupe? Authentic Xinjiang specialty: Xinjiang cantaloupe
Content summary:Do you want to know what Xinjiang cantaloupe is? This article is a detailed introduction to Xinjiang's specialty - Xinjiang Hami Melon. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Xinjiang Hami Melon. The full text takes about 8 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Xinjiang Hami Melon and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Xinjiang Hami melon? How did the history of Hami melons in Xinjiang come about? Wait
Basic introduction of Xinjiang cantaloupe
cantaloupe is a variety of cantaloupe.
. The Uyghur language name "Kuhong" originates from the Turkic language "Capo", which means "sweet melon". Hami melon is known as the "king of melons" with a sugar content of around 15%. Different in form and unique in flavor, some have a creamy flavor, while others contain a lemon aroma, but all have a sweet and dense taste, with a unique aroma that is renowned both domestically and internationally. Among many varieties of Hami melon, "Red Heart Crispy" and "Golden Dragon" have the best quality. Hami melon is not only delicious, but also nutritious and has high medicinal value. There are over 180 varieties and types of Hami melons, including early maturing summer melons and late maturing winter melons. Winter melon is resistant to storage and can be stored until next spring, with a fresh tasteWhat are the nutritional values of Xinjiang Hami melonsHow did the history of Hami melons in Xinjiang come about
In China, only Xinjiang and Dunhuang in Gansu produce cantaloupe. In 1959, archaeologists excavated half a dried and shrunk cantaloupe from a Jin tomb in the Astana ancient tomb complex in Turpan, and two cantaloupe skins were also unearthed from another Tang tomb. This indicates that more than 1000 years ago, Hami melons were already cultivated in Xinjiang and were once listed as treasures of tribute to the emperor. In his book "A Brief History of the Western Expedition" in the early Qing Dynasty, Zhang Yinzhi vividly described a scene where he witnessed the transportation of cantaloupe exclusively for the emperor in the Hexi Corridor: "Riding on horseback at the post station, a group of hundreds and thousands of cantaloupes arrived. People carried small bags and yellow bundles, each carrying a cantaloupe, and passed by at a glance, as fast as a bird." This kind of demeanor is comparable to the grand scene of flying horses from the south to offer lychee to Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei for thousands of miles during the Tang DynastyHami melon is widely distributed. Planting is widespread in all thirteen regions and autonomous prefectures of Xinjiang. There are Hami in the east, Jiashi in the south and three counties of Turpan Basin, Shanshan and Toksun in the Turpan Basin. Miquan, Shihezi, and Shawan in northern Xinjiang are all rising stars. Turpan and Kashgar are known as the hometowns of Hami melonsHami melons are located adjacent to deserts in southern Xinjiang, including Jiashi, Maigaiti, Pishan, Yutian, and northern Xinjiang, including Xiayuan, Jinghe, and Wujiaqu. Among them, the red heart crispy melon produced in Turpan region is the most outstanding. This type of melon has now become a high-end commodity for export (priced two to four times higher than regular fruits) and has traveled far and wide across the ocean. The appearance of melons is long oval shaped, weighing 2-3 kilograms. The skin color is gray green and the fruit stalk is covered with coarse mesh patterns. The flesh of melons is like crystal jade, sweet and thick, fragrant and mellow, and crispy and refreshing. Bite half of your teeth, and your lips feel like a sticky layer of honey. Due to the fact that this type of melon is best produced in the Donghu area of Shanshan County, there is a saying that 'Xinjiang melons are the best in the world, and Donghu melons are the best in Xinjiang'. The excellent quality of cantaloupe is closely related to the soil, water conservancy, and climate in Xinjiang. The rich experience of cultivating cantaloupe accumulated by Xinjiang farmers for thousands of years is also an important condition for the continuous development of cantaloupe
How did the history of Hami melons in Xinjiang come about
In China, only Xinjiang and Dunhuang in Gansu produce cantaloupe. In 1959, archaeologists excavated half a dried and shrunk cantaloupe from a Jin tomb in the Astana ancient tomb complex in Turpan, and two cantaloupe skins were also unearthed from another Tang tomb. This indicates that more than 1000 years ago, Hami melons were already cultivated in Xinjiang and were once listed as treasures of tribute to the emperor. In his book "A Brief History of the Western Expedition" in the early Qing Dynasty, Zhang Yinzhi vividly described a scene where he witnessed the transportation of cantaloupe exclusively for the emperor in the Hexi Corridor: "Riding on horseback at the post station, a group of hundreds and thousands of cantaloupes arrived. People carried small bags and yellow bundles, each carrying a cantaloupe, and passed by at a glance, as fast as a bird." This kind of demeanor is comparable to the grand scene of flying horses from the south to offer lychee to Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei for thousands of miles during the Tang Dynasty Hami melon is widely distributed. Planting is widespread in all thirteen regions and autonomous prefectures of Xinjiang. There are Hami in the east, Jiashi in the south and three counties of Turpan Basin, Shanshan and Toksun in the Turpan Basin. Miquan, Shihezi, and Shawan in northern Xinjiang are all rising stars. Turpan and Kashgar are known as the hometowns of Hami melons Hami melons are located adjacent to deserts in southern Xinjiang, including Jiashi, Maigaiti, Pishan, Yutian, and northern Xinjiang, including Xiayuan, Jinghe, and Wujiaqu. Among them, the red heart crispy melon produced in Turpan region is the most outstanding. This type of melon has now become a high-end commodity for export (priced two to four times higher than regular fruits) and has traveled far and wide across the ocean. The appearance of melons is long oval shaped, weighing 2-3 kilograms. The skin color is gray green and the fruit stalk is covered with coarse mesh patterns. The flesh of melons is like crystal jade, sweet and thick, fragrant and mellow, and crispy and refreshing. Bite half of your teeth, and your lips feel like a sticky layer of honey. Due to the fact that this type of melon is best produced in the Donghu area of Shanshan County, there is a saying that 'Xinjiang melons are the best in the world, and Donghu melons are the best in Xinjiang'. The excellent quality of cantaloupe is closely related to the soil, water conservancy, and climate in Xinjiang. The rich experience of cultivating cantaloupe accumulated by Xinjiang farmers for thousands of years is also an important condition for the continuous development of cantaloupe