The specialties of Yancheng, Jiangsu include Sheyang rice, Binhai Baishouwu, Dongtai watermelon and other local specialties.
1. Sheyang Rice
Sheyang rice is a specialty of Sheyang County, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, and a Chinese geographical indication product.
Sheyang County is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea in northern Jiangsu, with sufficient sunlight and a long frost-free period. The soil within the territory is coastal saline paddy soil, with unusually rich potassium content, good water storage and breathability, superior natural environment, and a long planting history. long. The rice produced has the characteristics of full grains, crystal clear, pure and sweet fragrance, rich nutrition and unique taste. It is well-known in Shanghai, southern Jiangsu and other places.
In November 2019, it was selected as a regional public brand of agricultural products in the China Agricultural Brand Directory 2019.
2. Binhai Baishouwu
Binhai Baishouwu is a specialty of Binhai County, Jiangsu Province, and a national geographical indication product of China. ?
Binhai Polygonum multiflorum, commonly known as Polygonum multiflorum, White Polygonum multiflorum, or Polygonum multiflorum for short, the original plant is the family Aromaceae, the genus Edelweiss, and Auricularia nipixia. It is a traditional plant used for food, medicine, and beauty. . 95% of China's Polygonum multiflorum leaves and cowhide are produced in Binhai County, Jiangsu Province. Local farmers have a long history of planting Polygonum multiflorum and are the famous hometown of Polygonum multiflorum in China.
On September 3, 2010, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for "Binhai Baishouwu".
3. Dongtai watermelon
Dongtai watermelon is a specialty of Dongtai City, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, and a national geographical indication of agricultural products.
Dongtai watermelon is spherical in shape. A single fruit weighs 4 to 5 kilograms. The peel surface is smooth and bright in color. It is light green with dark green stripes. The thickness of the peel is 0.5 cm to 0.8 cm. The pulp is bright red and juicy. tasty.
On April 30, 2020, the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs officially approved the implementation of national agricultural product geographical indication registration protection for "Dongtai Watermelon".