What are the specialties of Gao'an, Jiangxi?
Every place has its own specialties, so, what are the specialties of Gao'an, Jiangxi? Let me introduce it to you below. I hope it will be helpful to you.
Gao'an yuba
Gao'an yuba, a specialty of Gao'an City, Jiangxi Province, is a national geographical indication product of China. Gao'an County yuba production has a long history. Thanks to the county's excellent soybean raw materials and the special water quality conditions of Jinhe River, Gao'an yuba has excellent quality and rich nutrition. It has been honored with national, provincial and municipal product honors many times, and its products are sold in more than 20 provinces and cities. And it has entered the international market, and some products have been sold to the United States, Kuwait and other countries.
Gao'an yuba is a bean product made from high-quality soybeans and processed using traditional techniques. It is mainly produced in Gao'an City, Jiangxi Province, and is named after its place of origin. Gaoan yuba has a long history of production and processing. It is the best yuba brand. The appearance of the product is shiny and light yellow, with even branches and hollow inside. It has a pure taste, is sweet and fragrant, has no peculiar smell, has good toughness, is chewy and absorbs water and expands. It is not mushy after cooking. Among similar products, it is particularly long-lasting because it does not become mushy after being cooked for a long time. It has rich nutritional value, with protein up to 50% and fat up to 30%. Gao'an yuba has a unique style and unique flavor. It is sold in more than 20 provinces and cities and is deeply loved by consumers. There are obvious differences between Gao'an yuba produced in Gao'an City and yuba produced in other areas in terms of sensory, flavor, and physical and chemical indicators. First, the perception is different. The appearance of Gao'an yuba is shiny and light yellow (consistent with the color of soybeans), the branches are well-proportioned, and the inside of the bars is hollow; while the yuba produced in other places lacks the shiny luster, and the color is different from the true color of soybeans, and some are whiter or blacker. , the yuba is unevenly formed. Second, the flavors are different. Gao'an bean curd has a pure taste, is sweet and fragrant. It does not need to be processed or cooked to smell the natural bean aroma. However, bean curd produced in other places lacks this feeling or is not obvious. A immersion test was conducted with clear water. After Gao'an yuba absorbs water and swells, the yuba becomes soft and maintains good toughness. The water quality is clear, does not spit out pulp, and is not sticky. However, other yuba will spit out pulp after absorbing water, causing the yuba to deform and suffer from mixed water quality. . After further processing and boiling tests, Gao'an yuba has a strong bean aroma and does not become mushy after being cooked for a long time. The shape of the yuba does not change when reheated. However, other yuba have an impure aroma and become mushy after being cooked for a long time. Some become mushy after being reheated. Third, there are differences in physical and chemical indicators. The protein content and fat content of Gao'an yuba are generally 5 to 10 percentage points higher than that of other yuba, and its nutritional value to the human body is obvious.
Production conditions
Geographical environment
Gaoan City is located in the middle of Jiangxi Province, downstream of Jinhe River. It is located between 115.00′12″ and 115034′56″ in the east, and between 28.38′29″ and 28.38′29″ in north latitude. The city has beautiful mountains and rivers and is known as a “major agricultural county”. Gaoan has a mid-subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, a frost-free period of 284 days, an annual average temperature of 177°C, an average temperature of the coldest month of 53°C, and an average annual precipitation of 1560mm. The largest river in the territory, Jinhe, runs through it from west to east. It flows for nearly 70 kilometers within the territory, passing through 12 towns (subdistrict offices), dividing the entire area into northern and southern parts. The terrain within the territory is high in the north and low in the south, with gentle flatness in the middle, alternating with low hills and valleys and plains. It is customarily called "four mountains, one water and three paddy fields, divided into two parts: roads and manors". The geographical and climatic factors provide good conditions for the production of soybeans and the processing of yuba.
Basic of raw materials
Gao'an City has a cultivated land area of ??1.01 million acres. Its unique geographical location and climatic conditions are suitable for the growth of a variety of crops grown in the south. Farmers in Gao'an love to grow soybeans. Since ancient times, Since then, soybeans have become one of the main food sources. The city's dry land and high-bank paddy fields suitable for growing soybeans reach 300,000 acres. According to the "Gao'an County Chronicle", during the Republic of China in the first half of the 20th century, the annual sowing and harvesting area of ??Gao'an soybeans was between 30,000 and 50,000 acres. After liberation, the sown area reached a record high of 10.45 million acres, with an average yield of 113 kilograms per mu and a total output of 1.18 million tons.
The soybean varieties are grown locally such as "June Blast", "Dwarf Grass", "June White", "Xiangchun No. 2", "Zhechun No. 2", "Gandou No. 3", "Biao Jiaochun", etc. Mainly excellent varieties. Because the Gao'an soil is mainly neutral to slightly acidic, with a deep soil layer, rich organic matter, and abundant rainfall, the soybeans produced have smooth skin, bright color, and excellent quality. It is the best raw material for processing soybean products such as yuba, tofu, and tempeh. Local soybeans are used to process yuba. Its protein and fat content are generally 3-5 percentage points higher than those of soybeans from other places.
Water source conditions
Gaoan City has developed water sources, with abundant surface water and groundwater resources. The surface water flows belong to the four river basins of Jinhe, Xiaojiang, Lianhe and Yuanhe. Among them, Kam River is the largest river. The city's groundwater resources are more than 400 million cubic meters, and the water quality is good.
The groundwater quality of Jinhe River is relatively soft, which is very suitable for the production and processing of yuba. At the beginning of the 21st century, there were 18 yuba production and processing enterprises in Gao'an, all located along the Jin River. This is because: the quality of water directly affects the protein content and yield of the product. Soaking and refining are very important processes in the processing of yuba, and "soft water" must be used for both processes. First of all, in the process of soaking soybeans, the difference between using "soft water" or "hard water" is very obvious. When soaking beans in "soft water", the protein content of soy milk is 371, and the yield of tofu is 45; while for soaking beans in hard water, the protein content of soy milk is 249, and the yield of tofu is 45. The rate is 265, followed by refining. Once the protein content is too low, the chance of collision between protein colloidal particles is reduced, polymerization is not easy to occur, and the chance of film formation is slow, or even unable to form a film, and the yuba cannot be made or its quality is reduced. Therefore, the softness and hardness of water quality are important factors affecting the production and processing of yuba. Some yuba producers in the city once tried to "move their processing northward" and set up factories in the Songnen Plain (the soybean producing area), but ultimately failed due to lack of water resources.
Historical Origin
Legend has it that in the Tang Dynasty, a tofu master came from Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province to Lixiang Village, Bajing Town, Gaoan County, and made a living by making tofu. During his long years of processing practice, he I found that there would be a layer of oily skin on the soy milk, so I used bamboo skewers to string up the oily skin of the soy milk - this was the original prototype of yuba. According to the "Guide to Geographical Indication Products of Jiangxi, China", "The ferry across the Gaoyou bank of the Jinhe River is one of the earliest producing areas of Gao'an yuba. The old man Wu Guozhen burned straw in a pan, put in fifteen kilograms of soybeans every day, and got ten kilograms of yuba..." and " Seven masters including Ju Bingkun set up a small yuba factory downstairs in Ruizhou Fu Pai." According to Gao'an historical records, Gao'an produced yuba in 1919, and the famous shop at that time was Xinglong yubafang.
The protection scope of Gaoan Yuzhu geographical indication products shall be subject to the scope proposed by Gaoan City, Jiangxi Province in the "Recommendations on Clarifying the Protection Scope of Gaoan Yuzhu Declaration for National Geographical Indication Products" (Gaofu [2005] No. 38). Junyang Subdistrict Office, Ruizhou Subdistrict Office, Tiannan Town, Xiangcheng Town, Huibu Town, Yangwei Town, Longtan Town, Shinao Town, Xiangfu Town, Shanghu Town, Lanfang Town along the Jinhe River in Gaoan City Twelve townships and sub-district offices, including towns and large towns, currently have administrative areas under their jurisdiction.
Gaoan Yuba is a geographical indication protected product.
Gao’an Rice
Gao’an has been known as an “agricultural county” since ancient times and is one of the first batch of commercial grain base counties in the country. "Gaozhu" brand and "Gaoyu" brand series rice are produced from high-quality rice from green planting areas and introduced foreign advanced equipment and technology. They have the characteristics of complete grains, crystal clear beige color, fragrant and delicious rice, and no recovery after cooling. .
Gaoan rice is produced in Gaoan City, which is known as the land of fish and rice in the south of the Yangtze River and is one of the first 50 commercial grain base counties in the country. Gao'an rice series product manufacturer is affiliated to Gao'an Grain and Oil Industry Company. This series of products selects high-quality rice as the raw grain, is refined using multiple machines to produce white rice, and strictly controls the production process. Product quality and hygiene indicators are better than GB1354-86 and GB2715-81. It has the characteristics of uniform rice grain size, crystal clear beige color, fragrant and soft rice, rich and comfortable taste, and rich nutritional elements. It has been a necessary tribute to the royal family many times in history. It has been certified by the Jiangxi Provincial Grain and Oil Quality Supervision and Inspection Station as an export-qualified and inspection-free product.
Gaoan rice is sold well in large and medium-sized cities such as Nanchang and Jiujiang in this province, as well as in coastal developed areas such as Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as well as in overseas markets such as Asia, Africa and Europe, for its high quality, low price and excellent service. It is highly praised by users. On the premise of adhering to the principles of selecting raw grains, refining technology, and high-quality service, Gao'an Rice has now formed a series of rice products with well-known brands such as "Gaoyu", "Ruixin", and "Gaozhu" and a complete sales and service network system. The development prospects are broad.
Geographical scope
Gao'an borders Xinjian and Fengcheng to the east, Zhangshu to the south, Shanggao and Yifeng to the west, and Fengxin to the north. The scope of Gao'an rice protection area includes Dacheng Town, Xiangfu Town, Cunqian Town, Hualin Town, Yangwei Town, Longtan Town, Shinao Town, Tiannan Town, Jianshan Town, Xiangcheng Town, Huibu Town, and Xinjie Town , Wuqiao Town, Taiyang Town, Bajing Town, Ducheng Town, Heling Town, Huangshagang Town, Lanfang Town, Wangjiawei Township, Shanghu Township and other 21 townships (towns), the protection scope is located at 115°00′12 East Longitude ″—115°34′56″, between 28°02′44″ and 28°38′29″ north latitude. The protected area is 470,000 hectares, with an annual output of 380,000 tons.
Product quality characteristics
1. External sensory characteristics: the rice grains are neat and well-proportioned, the grain surface is smooth, the appearance is crystal clear, the color is white and bright, and it has a strong aroma when boiled with water; The rice grains are complete and the structure is tight; the rice is white; it has good palatability, is refreshing after entering the mouth, has less sticking, less stickiness, is not greasy, and has moderate softness and hardness; it has sweetness when chewing, and the taste is pure and long-lasting; it has moderate hardness and does not regenerate after cooling. 2. Intrinsic quality indicators: chalky rice rate 6-13, amylose content 16-20, gum consistency 70mm-100mm, rice grain length 6mm-8mm, grain aspect ratio 30-36, protein content 61-75. 3. Quality and safety requirements: ① The environmental quality of Gaoan rice production areas meets the requirements of "Pollution-free Food Environmental Conditions of Rice Production Areas" (NY5116-2002). ②Gaoan rice production complies with the requirements of the "Technical Regulations for the Production of Pollution-Free Food Rice" (NY5117-2002).
Gaoan rice is an agricultural product with geographical indications.
Ruitian Old Wine
Ruitian Old Wine is a specialty of Gaoan City, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province. Ruitian Laojiu is a semi-dry rice wine with a sweet and sweet taste and a natural and long-lasting aroma of glutinous rice.
Ruitian Old Winery was founded in 2003 by Mr. Chen Jiusheng, who has six generations of winemaking heritage. On the basis of absorbing the ancestral brewing technology, we further developed it in cooperation with professors from the Food Department of Nanjing University. Our factory is located at the foot of the beautiful Longguang Mountain, with tens of thousands of square meters of cave wine storage at the bottom of the mountain.
Ruitian brand old wine has a sweet and sweet taste in the mouth, and the mellow aroma of glutinous rice is naturally long. The wine that is more than 6 years old has a relatively strong sauce flavor. The original wine that has been stored in the winery for more than 10 years has 1 More than 10,000 kilograms. Our Ruitian old wine is a semi-dry rice wine. "Semi-dry" means that all the sugar in the wine has not fermented into alcohol, and some sugar is still retained. In terms of production, the amount of water added to this kind of wine is relatively low, which is equivalent to adding more rice when making ingredients. The total sugar content is between 15.0G/L and 40.0G/L, so it is also called "wine with rice added". The taste is mellow, soft, fresh and has no peculiar smell.
Moderate drinking can speed up blood circulation and metabolism, and is also beneficial to weight loss. Rice wine contains a large amount of sugar, organic acids, oxygen acids and various vitamins, and has high nutritional value. Since rice wine is made from glutinous rice, after a long period of saccharification and fermentation, the starch and protein in the raw material are decomposed by enzymes into small molecules, which are easily digested and absorbed by the human body. Therefore, people also classify rice wine as a nutritional drink. liquor. Rice wine has a low alcohol content and a popular taste. It has certain effects on women’s beauty and anti-aging effects on the elderly, so it is more suitable for daily drinking. But it is also necessary to exercise moderation. For example, for rice wine with an alcohol content of about 15 degrees, do not drink more than 8 taels per day; for rice wine with an alcohol content of about 17 degrees, do not drink more than 6 taels per day.
Daguanlou Bean Curd
The "Daguanlou" brand bean curd and series of products produced by Gao'an Daguanlou Bean Curd Co., Ltd. have the flavor of traditional pure natural food and are deeply loved by consumers. favorite. Since 1985, "Daguanlou" brand yuba has won honorary titles such as the National Silver Award, the Gold Award of the First China Food Expo, Jiangxi Provincial Famous Trademark, and Jiangxi Provincial Market Outstanding Product Award. The products have long been well-known and sell well at home and abroad.
Yichun Camellia Oil
Camellia oil is one of the four major woody edible oils in the world. Camellia oleifera tree is a unique natural resource in our country. Yichun City has superior natural conditions, a long history of Camellia oleifera cultivation and rich resources. The city's existing Camellia oleifera forest area is 188.25 million acres, with an annual output of more than 8 million kilograms of Camellia oleifera. Moreover, Yuanzhou District is known as the hometown of Camellia oleifera in the country. Yichun has a mild climate, fertile soil, and unique natural conditions for growing camellia oleifera. The comprehensive development and utilization of the camellia oleifera industry was relatively early. In 1992, Yichun City (now Yuanzhou District) invested more than 50 million yuan to establish Jiangxi Haitian Industrial Corporation, the largest comprehensive utilization enterprise of camellia oleifera in the country, and obtained self-operated import and export rights.
In recent years, Yichun City’s camellia oleifera industry has made remarkable achievements in development. First, the cultivation of Camellia oleifera resources has developed steadily. The city's existing Camellia oleifera forest area is 188.25 million acres, accounting for 1,587 of the city's forested area and 796 of the city's economic forest area. Among the city's 10 counties (cities, districts), 7 have Camellia oleifera forest areas of more than 100,000 acres, including Yuanzhou District, with an area of ??8.05 million acres, is the hometown of camellia oleifera in the country. There are 78 towns with a contiguous area of ??more than 10,000 acres, of which 26 are over 30,000 acres. The city usually produces more than 8 million kilograms of camellia oil annually, with an output value of 8.05 million acres. It is more than 1.7 billion yuan; secondly, the development of Qinglong High-Tech Co., Ltd., the leading enterprise in the industrialization of Camellia oleifera, is eye-catching. The company was established after Qinglong Group acquired the former Jiangxi Haitian Industrial Corporation in 2001. In more than three years, Qinglong High-Tech Co., Ltd. has developed to an annual output value of more than 30 million yuan. The production of camellia oil has passed the first With a series of strict quality certifications, it has been exported to Japan, South Korea and other places, and is known as "Oriental Olive Oil".
Hutian noodles
Made from refined flour, mixed with iodized salt, edible oil and other ingredients, the noodles are made by hand and hung to dry in the form of silk or ribbons. There are more dried noodles in the towns such as Huangshagang, Shanghu, Shinao and Heling. Noodles are made in every village in Huangshagang Town, and Hutian Village is especially famous for its exquisite production, so it is called "Hutian Noodles". The annual processing capacity is about 1,000 tons. ;