What are the local specialties of Cangnan?

Cangnan is a county under the jurisdiction of Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, located in the southern coastal area of ??Zhejiang Province. The terrain here is flat and the climate is mild. The county has a land area of ??1,502 square kilometers and 105,000 hectares of cultivated land. Due to the unique geographical environment and climatic conditions here, Cangnan's native products are of wide variety and excellent quality, and are deeply loved by tourists and diners.

1. Dried fish

Cangnan is located on the coast of the East China Sea and is rich in all kinds of seafood. Dried fish is a traditional specialty of Cangnan and an important part of the local people’s preparation of dried seafood. It is said that the history of making dried fish can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty and has a history of hundreds of years. Cangnan's dried fish tastes delicious, not only has high nutritional value, but also can be stored for a long time.

Cangnan has a wide variety of dried fish, including dried shrimps, dried anchovies, dried seaweed and so on. Among them, dried abalone is one of the most precious dried fish in Cangnan. It has a delicious flavor and needs to be roasted until slightly burnt for a better taste.

2. Persimmon Cake

Persimmon Cake is another traditional delicacy of Cangnan and a specialty of Cangnan. Persimmon cake is brewed from local specialty persimmons. It is a natural food with a sweet taste, soft and waxy outer layer, soft inside, sweet and delicious.

It is understood that there are strict standards for the production of Cangnan persimmon cakes. First, pick persimmons that are 3-4 years old and have more wrinkles on the outer skin. Some persimmons are even hung to dry manually for a period of time. Next, take the most crispy and tender part of the whole persimmon fruit, peel off the outer skin, remove the remaining parts, make persimmon cakes and then dry them.

3. Red Heart Pomegranate

Cangnan’s pomegranate is famous for its large fruit, thick flesh, juicy and sweet taste, rich fruit flavor, refreshing taste and excellent quality. The main varieties of pomegranates in Cangnan are wild hawthorn pomegranate and large purple pomegranate. Among them, wild hawthorn pomegranate juice is rich and flavorful, and is an ideal raw material for fresh consumption and juicing; the large purple-red pomegranate, also known as "red heart pomegranate", has large fruit, many cores, and a lot of meat powder. Its pulp is juicy and has a rich fruit flavor. , also has the reputation of "auxiliary treatment of hypertension and diabetes" in traditional Chinese medicine.

From the origin to the market, Cangnan’s pomegranates are sold directly without going through first-level agents. Consumers can buy them at more affordable prices and enjoy fresh and delicious fruits at the same time.