What are Fujian’s specialty snacks?
Introduction: Fujian, referred to as "Min", is located on the southeast coast of China, adjacent to Zhejiang Province in the northeast, and Jiangxi Province in the west and northwest. The southwest is connected to Guangdong Province. What are the specialty snacks of Fujian? Below I have compiled the specialties of Fujian for you, I hope it can help you!
1. Anxi Tieguanyin
Anxi is the main producing area of ??oolong tea in China. It has a long history of tea cultivation and tea was produced in the Tang Dynasty. Anxi has abundant rainfall, a mild climate, overlapping mountains, numerous forests, year-round clouds and mist, and beautiful mountains and rivers, which is suitable for the growth of tea trees. Through the hard work of tea people of all generations, a series of improved tea varieties have been selected and bred. Currently, the improved varieties are preserved in Anxi. There are more than 60 varieties, including Tieguanyin, Huangdan, Benshan, Hairy Crab, Daye Oolong, Meizhan, etc., all of which are well-known in the country. Therefore, Anxi is known as the "treasure house of improved tea tree varieties". Among the many varieties of tea trees, the one with the best quality and the highest reputation is "Tieguanyin". The improved tea tree variety "Tieguanyin" is small in size, with spreading branches, dark green leaves, soft and thick leaves, and fat buds and leaves. Oolong tea made from the buds and leaves of "Tieguanyin" is also called "Tieguanyin". Therefore, "Tieguanyin" is not only the name of the tea tree variety, but also the name of the tea.
2. Wuyi Rock Tea
Wuyi Rock Tea is produced in the Wuyi Mountain area in northern Fujian Province and is the best oolong tea in China. One of China's top ten famous teas. There are many cliffs in Wuyi Mountain. Tea farmers use rock concavities, stone gaps and stone seams to build stone banks along the edges to grow tea. They are known as "potted" tea gardens. Because there is a saying that "there is tea in rocks, but there is no tea in rocks", hence the name rock tea. Wuyi rock tea is mainly divided into two production areas: Mingyan production area and Danyan production area. Among the famous rock teas, Dahongpao, White Cockscomb, Iron Arhat, Water Scarab, etc. Other varieties include Guazijin, Golden Key, Bantianyao and other varieties. Oolong tea produced in Wuyi Mountain is commonly known as Wuyi rock tea. Depending on where the tea is produced, it is divided into Zhengyan tea, Banyan tea and Zhou tea. Zhengyan tea refers to the tea produced in the central area of ??Wuyi Rock. It is of high quality, mellow taste and distinctive rock charm. Banyan tea refers to tea produced on the edge of Wuyi Mountain, and its rock charm is slightly inferior to that of Zhengyan tea. Zhoucha generally refers to the tea produced on both sides of Wuyi Rock, and the quality is lower. Wuyi Mountain is located at the southeastern foothills of the northern section of the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, covering an area of ??70 square kilometers. It is known as "the most beautiful place in the southeast". The peaks are connected, the canyons are crisscrossed, and the Jiuqu River flows through them. The climate is mild, with warm winters and cool summers, and abundant rainfall. The annual rainfall is about 2000 mm.
3. Yongchun old vinegar
Yongchun old vinegar uses high-quality glutinous rice, red yeast rice, sesame and white sugar as raw materials, and is carefully brewed according to a certain formula. Its brewing technology is unique. Vinegar is brown-black in color, highly acidic but not astringent, sour and slightly sweet, mellow and refreshing, with a refreshing aftertaste and does not rot after being stored for a long time. It is as famous as Jiangsu Zhenjiang balsamic vinegar, Sichuan Baoning vinegar and Shanxi mature vinegar. ?In the old days, this vinegar was secretly brewed and consumed by rich folk. Some of it was given as treasures to relatives and friends. A jar of old vinegar at home is often added to and aged over the years. After hundreds of years, it is a symbol of good luck and good luck. Not much is available as a commodity. ?In 1954, You Yangzu, a patriotic overseas Chinese and vice chairman of the National Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, funded the establishment of Yongchun Winery in partnership with the county people's government. In 1958, the winery was expanded into a brewery. On the basis of absorbing traditional folk vinegar-making techniques, the formula and technology are improved to make the quality of old vinegar better and double the output. In 1960, it was officially named Narcissus Brand Yongchun Old Vinegar and was exported by the foreign trade department. ?Yongchun old vinegar was awarded the title of high-quality product by the Ministry of Light Industry, was selected to participate in the 4th Asia-Pacific International Trade Expo, and won the gold medal at the first China Food Expo.
4. Gutian Tremella
As a traditional health food, Tremella contains 7 essential amino acids for the human body. Its high-protein and low-fat nutritional structure is in line with the consumption trend of modern people. At present, more than 80% of Tremella fungus on the domestic and foreign markets is produced in Gutian County, Fujian Province, the hometown of edible fungi. In 1998, the output of Gutian edible fungi reached 18,000 tons (dry product), with a total output value of nearly 420 million yuan, of which Tremella fuciformis production was 8,000 tons. ?The development of the edible fungi industry in Gutian County has improved people’s food structure and is a major contribution to mankind. However, in order to whiten and brittle Tremella fuciformis and extend its shelf life, in the early 1990s, some processing households sporadically fumigated Tremella fuciformis with sulfur fumigation, initially on roof platforms, and later gradually transferred to farmers' own fields or rented fields. The sulfur dioxide and other gases produced during the fumigation process will cause certain pollution to the surrounding air and have a certain impact on the production and life of the surrounding people.
5. Yongchun Mandarin Mandarin
Yongchun Mandarin Mandarin is one of the traditional famous and high-quality specialties in Yongchun County, Fujian Province, and it is also the leading variety developed and produced in Yongchun. Yongchun Mandarin has the characteristics of large and regular fruit shape, orange color, thin peel, juicy pulp, crisp, tender and sweet, unique flavor, rich in vitamins and other ingredients. It enjoys a high reputation in domestic and foreign markets. The Mandarin Mandarin is exported to Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macao. Taiwan and more than 10 countries and regions, it is known as the "Oriental Good Fruit". Yongchun tangerine was first planted in the early 1950s. It was the patriotic overseas Chinese Mr. You Yangzu who funded the first introduction. In just 30 to 40 years, it has become a bulk product planted in thousands of households and is well-known at home and abroad. product.
At present, more than 100,000 acres of citrus have been planted in the county, with an annual social output of 1 million tons. The area and output have ranked first in the province for 15 consecutive years, and are known as the "Hometown of Citrus."
6. Zherong Radix Pseudostellariae
Pseudostellariae Radix Pseudostellariae is a plant of the Caryophyllaceae family. Dry roots. Mainly produced in Fujian, Jiangsu, Shandong, Anhui and other places. Among them, Pseudostellariae heterophylla produced in Zherong County, Fujian is the most famous. It was officially listed in the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" in 1985. Pseudostellariae Radix Pseudostellariae has the effect of replenishing qi and strengthening the spleen, promoting fluid production and moisturizing the lungs. It is commonly used clinically for symptoms of spleen deficiency, physical fatigue, loss of appetite, physical weakness after illness, insufficient Qi and yin, spontaneous sweating and thirst, dryness and cough. In recent years, with the increase in the functions of Pseudostellariae Pseudostellariae With the development of sexual health products and the widespread use of Pseudostellariae Radix Pseudostellariae medicinal drinks and medicated meals among folk, the market demand for Pseudostellariae Pseudostellariae as a functional food is increasing year by year. "Zhelong Pseudostellariae" is a nationally famous medicinal material. It is well-known at home and abroad for its crystal yellow color, large roots and strong smell. The price of Pseudostellariae Radix Pseudostellariae in major Chinese medicinal materials markets is measured by the price of "Zhelong Pseudostellariae Radix Pseudostellariae", which dominates the price of Pseudostellariae Radix Pseudostellariae in the domestic medicinal material market. Zhelong is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Pseudostellariae". The county has a planting area of ??32,000 acres of Pseudostellariae and an annual output of more than 4,900 tons. The production and sales account for two-thirds of the country's total. "Zherong Pseudostellariae" is of leading quality and excellent quality. Contains Pseudostellariae polysaccharides, Pseudostellariae saponins, various trace elements and 16 kinds of amino acids required by the human body.
7. Fuding White Tea
According to legend, Taimu Mountain was named Caishan in ancient times. During the reign of Emperor Yao (2358-2257 BC), there was a 0. She lives here and grows orchids as a profession. She is a philanthropist and is very popular among people. She once used the green snow bud tea she planted as a holy medicine to treat measles and saved many children. People were grateful for her virtues and regarded her as a god and called her their mother-in-law. , this mountain is also named Taimu Mountain. Specific quality Fuding white tea has the characteristics of being unique in the region, natural in craftsmanship and unique in efficacy. It is the most original, natural and healthy tea treasure. Traditional Chinese medicine has proven that white tea has a cooling property, can reduce heat and fire, relieve heat and detoxify, and has the effect of curing diseases. Cultural allusion Lu Yu's "The Book of Tea" concluded that "Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs, encountered seventy poisons in a day, and got rid of them in full swing", which tells us that tea originated from ancient times. Coincidentally, a similar myth and legend is also spread in the Taimu Mountain area of ??Fujian: It is said that during the time of Yao, there was a man who planted blue in Jucai Mountain (today's Taimu Mountain). Seeing that measles was prevalent at the foot of the mountain, he taught people to use tea to cure diseases and save people. This moved God and transformed into a man. She became an immortal, and later generations respected her as "Tai Mu Empress" and learned how to grow tea from her.
8. Tanyang Gongfu
Tanyang Gongfu: Originated from Tanyang Village on the bank of Qinghong River at the foot of Baiyun Mountain. The strips are fat, strong and beautiful, with high fragrance and strong taste, fresh and mellow, and the bottom of the leaves is bright red. The tea was successfully trial-produced by Hu Fusi, a villager in Tanyang, Fu'an during the Xianfeng and Tongzhi years of the Qing Dynasty (1851-1874). Geographical scope: Fu'an is a famous tea hometown in my country. It is the second largest tea-producing city (county) in the country, the largest green tea and scented tea production area and the origin of black tea. But when it comes to the local tea brand, people in Fu'an must call it "Tanyang Gongfu". The glorious history of "Tanyang Gongfu" is the pride and glory of all Fu'an tea people, and it is also the origin of dreams. Tanyang Gongfu with specific quality originated from Tanyang Village at the foot of Baiyun Mountain in Fu'an. According to legend, during the Xianfeng and Tongzhi years of the Qing Dynasty (1851-1874 AD), Hu Fusi (also known as Hu Jinsi) in Tanyang Village successfully trial-produced black tea. , transported and sold to Western Europe via Guangzhou. It was very popular. After that, tea merchants came to the mountains one after another to seek market, and foreign companies were established one after another. Later, due to the change in the distribution of tea, from "red" to "green", there was not much Tanyang Gongfu left. In recent years, thanks to the efforts of relevant departments, Tanyang Gongfu has been restored and developed. Cultural allusion Tanyang Gongfu is widely distributed and is mainly produced in Muyang, Fu'an and northern Pingnan.
9. Lianjiang Abalone
Lianjiang County is located on the eastern coast of Fujian, with a mid-subtropical climate and a mild climate. The county's coastline is 238 kilometers long, with a sea area of ??3,112 square kilometers. The coastline is tortuous, there are many harbors and islands, the offshore terrain is flat and open, and the currents are smooth, creating unique conditions for Lianjiang's fishery production, especially abalone breeding. It is my country's second largest province in the same sea area. Breeding comes from the most suitable areas for abalone species in different geographical zones and countries. In 2009, the county's total fishery output reached 640,000 tons, ranking first in the province and second in the country in terms of county-level fishery output. Among them, the abalone breeding volume reaches 1 billion, with an annual output of 12,000 tons, accounting for 62.8% of Fujian province’s output and 28.3% of the country’s total output. It has become the largest abalone breeding county in China. In May 2010, after on-site inspection and review by experts, it was awarded the title of "China's Abalone Hometown" by the China Aquatic Products Circulation and Processing Association.
10. Zhangzhou Lugan
Due to differences in fruit shape and quality, Zhangzhou Lugan is divided into two strains: "Hard Lu" and "Yougan". Hard reed has the best quality. Its fruit is tall and oblate. Its skin is yellowish, medium thick, and relatively hard, so it is called hard reed. It has a lot of juice and sweet taste (about 15% solid content). It is sweet and refreshing, with good color and fragrance. It is called reed. It is an excellent citrus strain and is the main citrus variety in southern Fujian. Cultural allusions: Mandarin oranges are native to China and have a long history of cultivation. According to the history of Longhai County, Fujian, "During the Dazhong period of the Tang Dynasty (AD 100), the ninth generation Zen Master Zhongli of Qishouyan, Jiuhu, often had eight springs to water an orange tree, which produced large, orange-colored fruits with thick skin. The juice is sweet and fragrant, the fruit base is slight, there are 6-8 radial lines, and the shape is like a hexagram." The description of its characteristics is exactly the hard reed strain of the current tangerine cultivar.
According to the "Rongcheng Essay" written by Ling Deng at the end of the Ming Dynasty, it is recorded that "mandarin oranges are produced in southern Fujian, with different species, but all are huge. Reed tangerines are the most abundant, followed by red tangerines. The color of reed tangerines is slightly yellow, followed by red tangerines. "Zhengchi is a good seed. It seems that the ones produced by Sanqu should be given a little bit."
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