China's hometown of buckwheat is Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia Kulun Banner.

Huanxian County is located in northeastern Gansu Province, Longdong Loess Plateau hilly gully area, the soil mainly belongs to the black kiln soil and Huangmian soil; is a temperate arid semi-arid continental monsoon climate. Sufficient sunshine, abundant light energy resources, cool and dry climate, short frost-free period. Unique geographic location and climatic characteristics, making the Huanxian buckwheat products with large grain size and other characteristics.

Huanxian buckwheat geographical indications for the protection of the origin of the product range of Gansu Province, Huanxian Sweetwater Township, Shanxiang Township, Luoshan Township, Maogai Township, Chedao Township, Lujiawan Township, Xiaonangou Township, Nanchu Township, Hudong Township, Hongde Township, Gengwan Township, Sihayuan Township, Qin Quanzhuang Township, Huanxiang Township, the township, Quzi Township, Mubiao Township, Baju Township, Fanjiachuan Township, Yanwu Township, Hedao Township, Tianchi Township and other 21 townships under the jurisdiction of the administrative area.

Huanxian buckwheat characteristics

1, Huanxian buckwheat planting a long history, due to specific geographical and soil conditions, Huanxian buckwheat products with large grains, angular prominence, thin skin, white, powder, gluten, quality and other characteristics.

2, Huanxian buckwheat high flour rate, fine flour, color and lustre uniformity, the production of food appearance bright, lubricated, palatable.

3, Huanxian buckwheat high nutritional value, per 100 grams of buckwheat containing protein 11.2%, 2.4% fat, carbohydrates 72%, containing vitamins B1, B2 are more than rice and wheat flour. The body needs 22 kinds of amino acids, buckwheat noodles contain 17 kinds, so there is a health food. Is a medical food food, the proportion of its elements with the human body, is the king of grains, the life of a miracle element.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Huanxian