Ningxia’s top ten specialties. What are Ningxia’s specialties? Ranking of Ningxia’s famous specialties

When it comes to traveling, in addition to appreciating the scenery and feeling the local customs, of course it is indispensable to bring back some local specialties. Share with family and friends, so what are the specialties of Ningxia? The MAIGOO editor has compiled the top ten specialties of Ningxia for everyone. These famous specialties include Ningxia wolfberry, Yanchi licorice, Yanchi Ermao, Helan inkstone, Yanchitan mutton, Lingwu long jujube, Zhongning wolfberry, Liupanshan astragalus, Yanchi daylily, and Helan Let’s take a look at the screw dish!

1. Ningxia wolfberry

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Wolfberry is a popular food of Ningxia Hui and Han people. A specialty that we are proud of. Wolfberry is rich in carotene, multiple vitamins, calcium, iron and other essential nutrients for healthy eyes. Therefore, it has the ability to improve eyesight and is commonly known as "eye-brightening child". Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is located deep in the northwest inland plateau and has a typical continental semi-humid and semi-arid climate. The rainy season is mostly concentrated from June to September. It has long cold winters, short summer heats, scarce rain and snow, and a dry climate with lots of wind and sand. , cold in the south and warm in the north. Ningxia's precipitation is more in the south and less in the north, and most of it is concentrated in summer. The unique climate conditions are very suitable for the growth of wolfberry.

2. Yanchi Licorice

Yanchi Licorice is produced in Yanchi, Wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. From the appearance: licorice color, red skin, thin yellow flesh, heavy bones and pink flesh, straight stems, and a cross-section shaped like a chrysanthemum heart. Its roots and rhizomes are an important botanical. Clinical verification shows that licorice has the functions of tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi, clearing away heat and detoxifying, eliminating phlegm and relieving cough, relieving pain and relieving pain, and reconciling various medicines. Extract processed from licorice can treat tracheitis, pharyngitis, urethritis, diarrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. It is also used to enhance the flavor of cigarettes, and can also be used in cosmetics to make toothpaste and wash liquid. It is an ideal natural soothing cleanser for the oral and respiratory tract. The waste residue from the production of licorice extract or ammonium glycyrrhizinate can be used to manufacture foam stabilizers for fire extinguishers.

3. Yanchi two-fur fur

Yanchi two-fur fur is produced in Yanchi, Wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Yanchitan sheep's second-hair fur is as white as jade, with naturally curved strands, thin and soft wool fibers, and vivid and beautiful flower spikes. It can be turned upside down vertically and horizontally, like waves rising and falling, and the shape is light and moving, luxurious and generous. Tan Sheep's fur is white in color, long and wavy, forming a beautiful pattern. The fur is light and soft. The hair strand length of Tan sheep lambs is about 5.4cm when they are born, and the hair strand length can reach about 8cm 30 days after birth. At this time, the fur strands are long and tight, and the fur garments made will not loosen when worn for a long time.

4. Helan Inkstone

Helan Inkstone is a characteristic traditional handicraft. Sapphire is produced in Ningxia, and its raw material is Helan stone. Helan stone has a uniform structure, fine texture, and suitable hardness and softness. It is a very rare stone. Helan inkstones carved with it have the advantages of producing ink, storing ink, protecting hair, and being durable. The minerals that make up Helan Stone are very fine, only a few tenths of the size of a human hair, and they are extremely densely packed with each other. On such a delicate substrate, many relatively hard quartz powder and iron mineral particles are evenly scattered, which are like "tungsten carbide" embedded in the Helan stone. Helan inkstones emit ink quickly, do not stagnate, and are durable. The covered Helan inkstones are like sealers and are known as "the ink can be stored for more than three days." It is as famous as Duanshi, the best in the world. This advantage is deeply loved by calligraphers and painters.

5. Yanchitan mutton

Yanchitan mutton is produced in Yanchi, Wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The meat is tender, not smelly or fishy, ??and is recognized as high-quality mutton. The muscles are shiny and smooth, and the red color is uniform. The carcass surface is covered with a thin layer of white fat and is evenly distributed. The muscle fibers are thin. The triangular or wedge-shaped fat tail is plump and smooth. The tip of the tail is thin and round to the hock, and there is no smell of mutton. The muscle fiber of Tan lamb is tender, juicy, easy to digest, and the fat content is moderate. The tail shape is long triangular, plump and smooth. The broth after boiling Tan mutton is clear and transparent, with fat agglomerated on the surface. It has the unique aroma of Tan mutton and is overflowing with fragrance. It is known as "the aroma of cooking meat inside the house and outside the house".

6. Lingwu Changzao

Wuchang Zaozao, a unique variety in Lingwu City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has a long history of cultivation and excellent varieties. The fresh fruit produced is delicious and crispy in texture. It has a lot of juice, white-green flesh, high edible rate and nutritional value. Approved as China's national geographical indication product. The size is relatively neat; Lingwu Changzao is delicious when eaten fresh, with crisp texture, rich juice, white-green flesh, and an edible rate of 94.6; it has high functional food and nutritional value. Contains a variety of nutrients beneficial to the human body. Containing a large amount of vitamin P, it has the function of keeping capillaries open and preventing the fragility of blood vessel walls. It is effective in treating hypertension, atherosclerosis and other diseases. It is rich in nutrients, has a wide range of uses, and is beneficial to human health. Jujube is made from fresh dates. , its sweet and unique taste is a good drink during the Spring Festival.

7. Zhongning wolfberry

Zhongning wolfberry, whose real name is Ning'an wolfberry, ranks first among the five treasures of Ningxia. It is named after its origin in Ning'an Fort, Zhongning County. Zhongning wolfberry is a famous domestic agricultural product. It is a valuable traditional Chinese medicinal material developed in the special environment of Ning'anbao area, inheriting my country's long-term traditional experience in utilizing wild wolfberry. Zhongning has established 181 "Zhongning Wolfberry Specialty Stores" in 40 large and medium-sized cities across the country, and established stable wolfberry sales channels and outlets in 136 large and medium-sized cities across the country. Dried wolfberry fruits and their processed products are exported to more than 30 countries. and region. "Zhongning Wolfberry" has become a well-known trademark in China and has been rated as the most influential geographical indication in the country. The brand value is nearly 3 billion yuan, ranking 19th in the regional public brand value list of China's agricultural products.

8. Liupanshan Astragalus

Liupanshan Astragalus is produced in Longde County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The main root is deep and long, about 30-80cm, 1.5-3cm in diameter, the upper end is thick, rod-shaped, slightly woody, light brown. Astragalus is an authentic Chinese medicinal material in Longde County. It is used as both medicine and food. It has the effects of replenishing qi and raising yang, fixing the surface and stopping sweating, diuresis and reducing swelling. It can strengthen heart function, protect myocardium and lower blood pressure. It can extend the life of cells and delay the development of cardiovascular disease. The role of cell aging; the main products of Astragalus in Longde County are Astragalus slices and Astragalus health products.

9. Yanchi Daylily

Produced in Yanchi, Wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The flowers of Yanchi daylily are 1-2cm longer than those of similar products. The petals are thicker, the stripes are clear, the color is brown and yellow, the mouth is black and yellow, and it is non-greasy. The strips are long and thick and even, and the fragrance is rich. It is fragrant, fresh and tender, and smooth like fungus and grass. Mushrooms have high nutritional value and are regarded as "treasures on the table". Yanchi daylily has a refreshing fragrance, fresh taste, tender texture and rich nutrition. The protein content is 12.1-12.6, and the calcium content is 0.35-0.41, which are essential nutrients for the human body. Yanchi daylily is sweet and cool in nature and has the effects of stopping bleeding, reducing inflammation, clearing away heat, diuresis, digestion, improving eyesight, and calming the nerves. It can be used as a tonic after illness or postpartum.

10. Helan screw vegetables

Helan screw vegetables are produced in Helan City, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Helan screw vegetable is shaped like mint, with four-sided stems and a plant height of about 60 cm. The fruit is a small nut, containing one seed, no endosperm, black, oval or long oval, about 250 per 500 grams. The edible part of Helan screw vegetables is an underground tuber. The meat is crisp and tender, without fiber. It is salted in sauce and has good flavor. It is a treasure among pickles. Each 100g of tubers contains 5.5g of protein, 20.3g of carbohydrates, and 0.3g of fat. It also contains a variety of minerals, vitamins, and choline, and has high nutritional value.

11. Dingbei celery

Dingbei celery is produced in Helan, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The lateral roots grow rapidly and are well developed, the leaves are upright, the petioles are long and plump, 3-4 cm wide, and mostly crystal-shaped. Each 100 grams of celery contains 94 grams of water, 0.7 grams of crude fiber, and 6 mg of vitamin C. Its color is yellow-green, the meat is fresh and tender, the taste is crisp, and it has low fiber content. In 2005, Duan Jinguo, a major vegetable seller in the village, took the lead in establishing the Celery Production and Marketing Cooperative in Changxin Township, Helan County. On the basis of retail operation, the cooperative relies on science and technology and is market-oriented, and implements "unified seed supply, unified management, and unified sales", which effectively improves the degree of organization for vegetable farmers to enter the market.

12. Yanchi Buckwheat

Yanchi Buckwheat is produced in Yanchi, Wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Buckwheat grains are brown or black and triangular. It is sweet in taste and cool in nature, and contains a variety of vitamin P, protein, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, zinc and other minerals. Buckwheat noodles, stir-fried buckwheat dough, cat ears, buckwheat noodles, etc. are served with home-brewed old pickles and mutton jelly from Yanchitan sheep, which have a unique flavor and smooth texture, as well as buckwheat noodles that can quench summer heat and quench thirst. Bean jelly and other products make buckwheat series products very popular among consumers in Yanchi and surrounding areas. Buckwheat itself has multiple effects such as lowering blood lipids, preventing venous sclerosis, and improving cardiovascular function.

13. Tongxinyuan dates

Tongxinyuan dates are produced in Dagouyan, Wangtuan Town, Tongxin County, Wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The concentric jujube tree has strong vigor, round crown, open posture, strong branching force and strong dryness. The trunk is grey-brown and the skin is split longitudinally. The cracks are shallow and easy to peel off. 1 to 2-year-old branches gray brown. The lenticels are large and dense. Grayish white, raised, with long spines. The jujube stalks are thick and conical. There are 1 to 6 jujube stems, usually 2 to 3 stems. Each jujube stem has 9 to 18 leaves. Fruit setting is mostly concentrated in the middle. The leaves are 65 mm long and 34 mm wide. The leaves are dark green.

14. Liupanshan Qingenzi

Liupanshan Qingenzi is produced in Longde County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The plant height is 40-60 cm, the main root is thick, conical, thick at the top and thin at the bottom, twisted and not straight, with longitudinally twisted wrinkles on the surface, 10-30 cm long, 1-3 cm in diameter, with a few branches, and the surface is brown. Or gray-yellow, bitter taste. The content of Liupanshan Genidi extract is 29.1-29.8, and the content of gentiopicroside is 4.1-4.6. At present, the artificial planting of Genji in Longde County, Ningxia has been basically successful, so Ningxia will gradually have artificially planted medicinal materials for medicinal purposes; Genji has the effects of lowering blood pressure, slowing the heart rate, anti-inflammatory and analgesic.

15. Helan Mountain Donglu Wine

"Helan Mountain Donglu Wine" is a wine made from self-produced high-quality grapes in the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It relies on unique natural resources With its long winemaking tradition and modern management methods and brewing technology, the wine produced in the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain is highly praised. White wine is approximately colorless, slightly yellowish with green, light straw yellow, straw yellow, and golden color. Red wine is deep purple, deep red, deep ruby ??red. The eastern foothills of Helan Mountain are located in the “golden zone” of grape growing in the world. It is located in the middle arid climate zone and has a typical continental climate. It is a three-step alluvial fan. The parent rock is mainly alluvial and is very suitable for the growth of grapes.