yangqu millet

Xiaomi, which is abundant in Yangqu County, is called "Baimazhang Xiaomi". There are roughly two new varieties, one is called Dongfeng Liang, and the other is called cinnabar red. It is rich in nutrients and contains more fat and protein than rice and wheat. "Dongfeng Liang" millet, also known as "Dongfang Liang", was planted in Xia and Shang Dynasties. Because its ears are shaped like small thatch, it has the nickname "Maojian Valley". Baimazhang millet is characterized by beige golden color, luster, full rice grains, suitable for cooking, sweet rice flavor, just right viscosity of boiled porridge, full swelling of rice grains, and seamless, sweet and delicious porridge and rice grains. Baimazhang millet is produced in Baimazhang, Nitun, Yangqu County, so it is called "Baimazhang millet", which is very popular in the market because of its good rice quality and good taste. Yangqu millet, a gift, has become a good gift for friends and relatives in the market because of its poor and arid soil and unique growth environment. When an insider visits a friend's house in Yangqu County, Taiyuan, he must ask the host to make a millet porridge or millet dry rice. Before the meal arrived, I smelled a kind of mellow rice fragrance first, and then served with some local dishes, which really had a unique flavor. Yangqu millet has a high nutritional value, containing 9.2-14.7% protein, 3.0-4.6% fat and vitamins. Besides being eaten, it can also be used to make wine and maltose. Shanxi Yangqu County Agricultural Technology Extension Center has 431 natural villages in 4 towns and 6 townships in Yangqu County. Geographical coordinates are 112 12 ′ 00 ″ east longitude ~ 113 09 ′ 00 ″ north latitude ~ 37 56 ′ 00 ″ north latitude. Yangqu millet is a geographical indication product of agricultural products.
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