Ningshanda chestnut

Ningshan Chestnut is a specialty of ningshan county, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province. Chestnut is produced in all counties in Qinba Mountain area of southern Shaanxi, but Ningshan Chestnut is the most famous. The chestnut varieties here are excellent, and it is famous for its full grains, easy peeling, sweet fragrance and rich nutrition. Chestnut is produced in all counties in Qinba Mountain area of southern Shaanxi, but Ningshan Chestnut is the most famous. Chestnut in Ningshan is mainly produced in Ningshan, Zhashui, Chang 'an, Danfeng, Shanyang, Ningshan and other counties in the Qinling Mountains of Shaanxi Province. Ningshan county has the largest output and the best quality, hence the name. The famous "Chestnut Township", ningshan county, Shaanxi Province, produces large chestnuts, especially in Shizhen and Huilong. The county's chestnut cultivation area is more than 50,000 mu, including 30,000 mu of chestnut forest belt, with an annual output of more than 800,000 kg. Ningshan Chestnut was grafted with domestic chestnut tree and wild Maoli tree. The variety is excellent, and it is famous for its fat particles, plump chestnut kernels, bright color, exquisite appearance, easy peeling, delicate meat, strong waxy, sweet and fragrant, high sugar content and rich nutrition. Raw food is crisp and sweet, and cooked food is waxy and fragrant. According to the investigation by the Ministry of Forestry in 1960, a chestnut elder was found in Ziqiaogou, ningshan county. It has been more than 200 years, and it is still strong and dedicated, with an annual output of more than 40 kilograms of chestnut. Ningshan chestnut was officially named as a national excellent variety by the Ministry of Forestry in 1960, and it was the best among many chestnuts. In 1978, it was listed in Shaanxi Fruit Tree Records; In 1986, it was entered into the book "China Native Products"; In 1992, it was also included in the book "Famous Native Products in Qinba Mountain Area". Because of its excellent quality, it is not only a tight commodity in the domestic market, but also a traditional bulk export native products in our province. Chestnut is known as "China Ganli" in the world market, and the Japanese call it "Oriental Pearl". Chestnut in Ningshan is rich in nutrition. Chestnut kernel contains 60% ~ 72.38% of starch, 5.7% ~ 10.7% of protein, 2% ~ 7.4% of fat, 10% ~ 20% of sugar, 2.9% of crude fiber, 2.4% of ash, and also contains calcium, iron, vitamins and lipases necessary for human body. It contains vitamin C, which is twice as high as persimmon and 1.8 times as high as peanut. At the same time, the nutrition of soybean, wheat, rice and potato is higher than that of common fruits and comparable to that of lotus seeds. In ancient times, it was known as "tree meal" (that is, "woody food"). Chestnut can be eaten fresh, stir-fried, cooked or made into cakes, canned food, ground flour, wine-making and many famous dishes. It is sweet, fragrant and glutinous, and it is Xian Yi for all ages, especially for the elderly.
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