Gaotang preserved vegetables are agricultural products with geographical indications.

Dried vegetables, namely dried radish. Because radish is commonly known as "caitou" in Chaoshan, it is also called "preserved vegetable". It is one of the specialties of Chaoshan area. The preserved vegetables produced in Gaotang Town, Raoping County, Guangdong Province are famous for their bright yellow color, sweet taste, thick and crispy meat, and are deeply loved by the masses.

The preserved vegetables of Gaotang Cai are delicious and sweet. In addition to the high quality of the radishes, there is also a unique pickling method: when pickling, dig a hole in the sand according to the number of radishes. Before pickling, first Remove the leaves from the pulled radishes and soak them in a salt water bucket for a while. After taking them out, place them one by one on a relatively flat surface to bask in the sun. That evening, put the radish slices into a salt water bucket to soak for a while and then put them away. Sprinkle an appropriate amount of coarse salt on each layer of radish slices, and cover the preserved vegetables with straw. After two or three days of repeated operations, the radish slices have gradually become soft. Then, put the radish slices into the radish slices, sprinkle some salt on them, and have someone step on the radish slices with bare feet to let the salt seep into the radish slices. The next day, the radish slices were spread out on the ground to bask in the sun. After three or four days, wash the radish slices one by one with clean water, then put them into grain baskets respectively, sprinkle with thin salt, cover with clean straw or sugar cane leaves, then press them with stones and squeeze out the radish slices. The acidic water in it. After that, arrange the radish slices on the grain basket or bamboo fence to dry in the sun for three or four days. After the radish slices are dried until they are 80% dry, add ingredients such as minced star anise, old wine, and brown sugar, knead slightly, then put them in a jar and compact them. The mouth of the altar is sealed, and after about a month, the fragrant Gaotang preserved vegetables are ready.

Gaotang preserved vegetables

Regional scope

The origin of Gaotang preserved vegetables is Gaotang Town, Raoping County, Guangdong Province. The radish production areas are mainly distributed in Gaotang, Qian There are 6 towns including Dong, Zhangxi, Huanggang, Lianrao and Suocheng, with a planting area of ??1,000 hectares and an annual output of 22,500 tons. This area is located in the middle and lower reaches of Huanggang River in Raoping County, bordering Zhao'an County in Fujian Province to the east, the coast of Zhezhou and other towns in this county to the south, Chao'an County to the west, and Fushan Town of this county to the north. The geographical location is 116°45′～117° east longitude. 08′, 23°35′～23°48′ north latitude.

Product quality characteristics

4.1 External sensory characteristics Fresh radish: white and smooth skin, fresh taste, aroma and ester aroma, crisp texture, neat strip length, uniform thickness , no impurities. Salted products: light yellow, bright and shiny, with the aroma of radish and ester aroma, crisp texture, neat length and uniform thickness, salty and palatable, no peculiar smell. Dried product: light yellow, 20-30CM long, 4-6CM wide, bright yellow amber color, shiny, rich original aroma, crispy and delicious, sweet taste, moderate salty. 4.2 Intrinsic quality indicators Gaotang preserved vegetables (radish) are rich in nutrients, rich in dietary fiber, multivitamins, trace elements and other essential nutrients for the human body. It has obvious effects on adjusting gastrointestinal function, eliminating greasiness, increasing appetite, and promoting digestion.

4.3 Product quality and safety indicators