Xinglong walnut

Xinglong Walnut is a specialty of Xinglong County, Chengde City, Hebei Province. Walnut is a traditional fruit tree in Xinglong, which is cultivated all over the territory, with more towns and villages in the southwest. There are many varieties of Xinglong walnut, which are characterized by thin skin, full kernel, golden color and oil content of about 60%. The economic value of Xinglong Walnut is extremely high, and its kernel is rich in protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, carotene, vitamins A, B and C, etc. In addition to raw food, it can be used as raw materials for cakes and sweets, and can also be used to extract oil. Walnut kernel is sweet and warm, and it is an excellent health food. According to Compendium of Materia Medica, it can "invigorate qi and nourish blood, moisten dryness and eliminate phlegm, benefit life, benefit triple energizer, warm lung and moisten intestines". It is a fashionable gift from Xinglong people to relatives and friends. In 2011, the total output of walnuts in the county was 4442 tons.
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