The reporter learned from the relevant departments in Maoming, Guangdong on the 20th that the application for geographical indication product protection of Shuidong mustard in Dianbai County has been officially approved by the State Bureau of Quality Supervision, making it the current product of Guangdong Province. The only vegetable variety protected by the National Geographical Indication Product.
Shuidong mustard is a new high-quality vegetable variety with obvious local characteristics named after its place of origin. It was originally introduced from Liaoning Province and has been repeatedly selected and bred by vegetable farmers and agricultural scientists in the area near Shuidong, Dianbai County. Purification completely changes the shortcomings of the original variety. Shuidong mustard is famous for its unique advantages such as small rolls, many stems and fewer leaves, crisp taste, glycol, no residue, and low fiber. It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, riboflavin, and trace elements. Internally and externally, it has become a popular table vegetable.
It is understood that the protection scope of Shuidong mustard geographical indication products covers nine towns including Shuidong, Lintou, Guanzhu, Danchang, Magang, Shuzai, Diancheng, Lingmen and Mata. Administrative region. Among them, "Shuidong Chicken Heart Mustard", "Shuidong Zhenggreen Mustard" and "Shuidong Lantern Mustard" have passed trademark registration and pollution-free agricultural products and green food certification. "Shuidong Chicken Heart Mustard" produced by Dianbai County Green Agriculture Company has also It is designated by Hong Kong Daoxiang Group as a special vegetable for the group's restaurants.
At present, the planting area of ??Dianbaishuidong mustard reaches 30,000 acres, with nearly 10,000 employees and an annual output of 120,000 tons. It has become an important way for local farmers to increase their income. According to reports, in the next three to five years, the Shuidong mustard planting area will expand to more than 100,000 acres.