Nanchuan eggs [Chongqing specialty]

What is Nanchuan egg? Authentic Chongqing specialty: Nanchuan eggs

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Basic Introduction to Nanchuan Eggs

"Nanchuan Chicken" is a local chicken breed that has been developed through long-term closed breeding under special natural environmental conditions in our region. It has a long history, strong stress resistance, tolerance to rough feeding, excellent production performance, fresh and tender meat, and unique product flavor. In recent years, the small-scale free range model of 20-50 Nanchuan chicken "cooperative farmers" promoted in our district has been very successful. In 2017, there were 4.5875 million chickens in stock in Nanchuan, with 7.4055 million sold. The egg production was 8256 tons, with an output value of 150 million yuan, which is one of the sources of income and wealth for farmers. Nanchuan eggs come from the Jinfo Mountain area of Nanchuan, which integrates the spiritual energy of mountains and rivers and gathers the treasures of the world. The local chickens here feed on natural foods such as grains, tender grass, grass seeds, insects, etc. The production cycle is more than 40 days longer than chicken farms, and the number of eggs produced is less. The eggs produced are small in size, thick in skin, heavy in yolk ratio, smooth and tender in egg white, with no hormone residues and high nutritional value (rich in vitamin B2, carotenoids, selenium, zinc, amino acids, etc.). The taste is delicious and the aroma is rich. After testing, various indicators far exceed national standards Especially suitable for pregnant women, infants, and the elderly, it is also a great gift for friends and family. Consumers' recognition of high-quality local brands of Nanchuan chicken and eggs is in high demand in Chongqing and surrounding markets, and prices have been increasing year by year in the past 10 years, reaching 50 yuan/kg. There are over 30000 employees engaged in Nanchuan chicken farming related businesses in Nanchuan District. Nanchuan eggs have been included in the "National Census and Filing List of Regional Characteristic Agricultural Products" and have registered a geographical indication certification trademark with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce