Longyan is located in the west of Fujian. It is a mountainous area with rich mineral resources and good natural conditions. It has many world-famous specialties, among which "Longyan Peanut" and "Western Fujian Baqian" are the most famous.

Longyan peanuts are famous for their rigorous selection of materials, selecting famous and high-quality peanut varieties, and planting them in mountainous areas with minimal pollution. The processing techniques are special, using wet roasting and other methods to make the peanuts fragrant and chewy without getting irritating, making people want to eat them.

Longyan’s traditional roasted salted peanuts have a more unique style than famous products from various places. It's crispy, delicious and wonderful. Those who taste it will chew it more

"It warms the mouth", and those who smell its taste will salivate. No matter men, women, old or young, they all love this peanut. Many old people who have lost their teeth cannot chew it, so they often put it into a small mortar and mash it, slowly taste it, and enjoy it. This kind of peanut can be used as a side dish with rice, and has a unique flavor; as a side dish, it has a unique flavor; The food that goes with wine is even better. Because of its high quality and low price, it can be found in remote villages and pavilion stalls.

Alcoholics don’t need other dishes, but a few peanuts will satisfy them. People often say that chickens, fish and other high-quality foods will make you tired after eating too much, but peanuts are not the case. They are indispensable for feasts and drinks. If you bite a few in your spare time, you will feel refreshed and comfortable. According to historical records, as early as the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Longyan began to process peanuts with exquisite craftsmanship for more than 400 years.

As early as the beginning of the last century, Longyan people often gave Longyan salty peanuts as local specialties to overseas Chinese and distant relatives and friends, and they were very popular. At that time, the name "Longyan Salty Peanut" became popular. After the reform and opening up, Longyan listed peanuts as one of the five major agricultural industries that prioritized development. Longyan's salty peanut industry developed rapidly. The products sell well all over the country and in Singapore and other places, and have successively obtained titles such as protected geographical indications of origin and geographical indication certification trademarks. In 2011, it was also listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage.

Longyan peanuts have a good reputation

Longyan peanuts taste fragrant, crispy and crispy, have beautiful color, thin skin and easy peeling, large grains and full flesh. They are good for the spleen and stomach, moisten the lungs and resolve phlegm, and nourish It has the functions of regulating Qi, clearing throat and relieving malaria. It is a unique safe, high-quality, nutritious and pollution-free flavor food in western Fujian. The products have won the national-level '99 China International Agricultural Expo famous brand products and provincial-level products respectively. It won the gold medal at the Fujian Specialty Products Exhibition at the '99 Kunming World Expo and was awarded the title of Fujian Famous Brand Agricultural Products from 2000 to 2005. It is sold well in 28 large and medium-sized cities and major tourist cities across the country and is deeply loved by consumers.

Longyan peanut production method

Longyan salty peanut processing method is unique, which is divided into two types: wet roasting and dry roasting. Wet roasting is made by washing off the soil from freshly harvested flowers and fruits, adding a certain proportion of salt, boiling and drying them, and then baking them over a slow fire. Its characteristic is that the white wine coin with kernel film is crisp, delicious and intriguing. Dry roasting is to dry the peanuts in the sun, add a certain proportion of salt, put them in a pot and cook them, dry them in the sun and then bake them over a slow fire. They are characterized by brown kernel membranes, crisp, crisp, fragrant, and a lighter fat taste. The key to the technology of adding salted peanuts is to select plump peanuts as raw materials, use a moderate amount of processed salt, and the baking temperature should not be too high to prevent burning.

Conclusion Peanuts are usually regarded as auspicious things in Longyan area, symbolizing "wealth and prosperity". Therefore, in the local area, peanuts are indispensable when getting married. "When will you please eat peanuts"? It is a kind word for people to inquire about the wedding date and express their wishes. Peanuts have a special status in Longyan, which has existed since ancient times and continues to this day.