Yongkang Fangshan persimmon is a geographical indication product of agricultural products.

Yongkang Fangshan persimmon is a specialty of Yongkang City, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province. Fangshan persimmon is rich in juice, less in fiber and unique in flavor. Its contents of protein, fat, amino acids, vitamin C and vitamin E are obviously higher than those of similar persimmon fruits.

Yongkang Fangshan persimmon has a cultivation history of thousands of years. The unique microclimate environment has formed the characteristics of Fangshan persimmon, which is "orange-red skin, plump and mellow pulp, soft and residue-free, with few or no seeds and good taste", and can be called the top grade of persimmon. Generally, persimmons have to be peeled and eaten, but Fangshan persimmon is different. Because it is in a liquid state, it can be sucked and eaten with a straw like jelly.

Fangshan persimmon is a traditional famous fruit in Yongkang, which is planted in the area of Xinlou Management Office in Gushan Town. The existing area is more than 8 mu, with an annual output of more than 5 tons. Shanwu Village is the main producing area of Fangshan persimmon in Yongkang. Because it is located in Yongkang Mountain area, surrounded by mountains, the climate is mild, the temperature is moderate, but the temperature difference between day and night is large, which is especially suitable for persimmon growth. There are only more than 15 farmers in this village, but there are more than 3, mu of persimmon orchards with an annual output of more than 2, kilograms, which is the main source of income for farmers in this village.

"Fangshan" brand Fangshan persimmon was awarded the gold medal of the provincial agricultural fair for three consecutive years, and was awarded the title of famous brand product in Zhejiang province. The ripening period of Fangshan persimmon is from late October to early November. In the mature season, you can taste its flavor at the place of origin.

geographical scope

the geographical protection scope of Yongkang Fangshan persimmon agricultural products geographical indications includes 13 towns (districts and streets) under the jurisdiction of Yongkang City, reaching Ankeng Village in Tangxian Town in the north, Hougangtou in Xixi Town in the east, Dawu Village in Qiancang Town in the south and Chennongkeng Village in Huajie Town in the west, with geographical coordinates of 28 45' 31 _—29O6' 19 _ north latitude and 19 _ east longitude. The existing Fangshan persimmon planting area is 11, mu, with an annual output of more than 3,6 tons and a protected area of 6, mu.

Product quality characteristics

During the ripening period from late October to early October, the fruit is round or square, with a flat top, shallow cross groove at the top, upright sepals and square and flat persimmon pedicels; Single fruit weighs about 5 grams; Mature fruit has bright color, orange-yellow to orange-red pulp color is similar to that of pericarp, the flesh is delicate, the juice is rich, the sweetness is palatable, the aroma is unique, and there is little fiber. Fully mature fruit can even be inserted into a straw to suck up the pulp, leaving only the pericarp, which is seedless or less, with high edible rate and excellent quality. The content of soluble solids is 8%-5%, the pulp contains protein .56%-.75%, fat .5%-.6%, vitamin C -8 mg, carotene .5 mg -.5 mg, phosphorus 5 mg -8 mg, calcium 7. mg -8.5 mg, and iron .85 mg-1 g..