(1) Dried bamboo shoots

Yongan white dried bamboo shoots, also known as "Magnolia slices", have a long history and exquisite production technology. They have the characteristics of plump and tender bamboo shoots, obvious bamboo shoot flowers, golden color, The delicious taste can be called the top grade "Fujian bamboo shoots". There are two main roads in Yong'an for dried white bamboo shoots, the East and the West. The "West Road" is located in Hongtian, Xiyang, Xiaotao, Luofang and other places during the single-production year; during the double-production year, the "West Road" The "Dongda Road" in New Year includes Shangping, Gongchuan, Qingshui and other places. There are four types of bamboo shoots: genuine brand, secondary brand, lower brand and red bamboo shoots. There is currently 1 production base township and 24 base villages with 400,000 acres of bamboo forest and an annual output of 17,000 tons of dried bamboo shoots. Yongan's dried white bamboo shoots are of excellent quality. They were praised by the foreign economic and trade department at the "National Exhibition of Export Commodity Bases and Specialized Factory Construction Achievements" in Beijing in 1983 and received the "Certificate of Honor". In addition to being sold domestically in major domestic cities, Yongan dried white bamboo shoots are also exported to Southeast Asian markets. From 1980 to 1984, Yongan City’s foreign trade purchased 2,065 tons of dried bamboo shoots (an average of 413 tons per year). In 1989, the public purchase volume was 6,562 tons.

Sanming's "Fujian bamboo shoots" are said to have been made by Huang Shigong and have a history of more than 1,000 years. The meat of Fujian bamboo shoots is thick and tender, rich in fiber, fresh and delicious, and has the function of eliminating gastrointestinal discomfort caused by greasiness. Products are divided into three levels: main brand, secondary brand, and bottom lane. Each level is divided into three levels: lake, top, and piece. The main production areas are located in Zhongcun and Xinkou. Zhongcun Sunshan covers an area of ??95,000 acres and has an annual output of 325 tons; The production period starts from September of the lunar calendar when people go into the mountains to burn charcoal, clear the way through the winter, and 5 days before and after Qingming Festival, they dig bamboo shoots, peel them, split them, steam them, press them until the beginning of summer, then wash and bake them, and then trim them and package them for the market. For every 50 kilograms of fresh bamboo shoots, 2.5 kilograms of dried bamboo shoots can be baked. In 1956, the output of dried bamboo shoots was 950 tons, and 780 tons were purchased. In September 1963, Sanming was designated as the foreign trade export base of bamboo shoots. In 1989, the social purchase volume was 1,162 tons, mainly sold to Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Hunan and other places.

(2) Jade-buttoned paper

Ninghua County, famous for its jade-buttoned paper, is one of the four major paper-producing counties in Fujian (i.e. Changting, Ninghua, Jiangle , Liancheng). At its peak, there were more than 500 paper mills in the county, with an output of more than 50,000 tons; varieties include jade-buttoned paper and rough-edged paper, especially jade-buttoned paper, which is famous both at home and abroad. Its output accounts for more than half of the total, and nine-tenths of it is produced in Zhiping District, Nanxiang. . According to a survey at the end of 1972, there were 147,743 acres of bamboo forests in the county, of which 71,600 acres were in Zhiping District. Therefore, Zhiping is known as "nine bamboos and one field". The bamboo species here are different from other places. The bamboo diameter is small, the flesh is thick and the fibers are long. The whole area has high mountains and dense forests, and the mountain springs are particularly clear. The lime produced in nearby Longmen has excellent alkalinity. Due to the three excellent papermaking conditions of "bamboo, water and alkali", the paper produced is particularly clean in color, has strong tensile strength, good water absorption, strong texture, and is not easy to age and corrode. It has not only been used in national archives, historical collections, Buddhist scriptures, and genealogy It is widely used in books, account books, important contracts, etc., and has been exported to Southeast Asia; it is especially popular among overseas Chinese. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the first and second grade jade buckle paper was directly transferred to the central government. When printing the thread-bound edition of "Selected Works of Mao Zedong" in 1974, jade-buttoned paper produced in Zhiping was chosen. From 1974 to 1976, *** shipped out 640 tons (equivalent to more than 10,000 U.S. dollars). In 1986, 149 tons were exported.

(3) Jianle Paper and Inkstone

The real name of Jianle Paper is Qingsi Kou and Jianlian Paper. It is finely made, smooth and clean, has few cracks in its sound, is solid and white, and is known for its durability and durability. It has the reputation of "paper has a lifespan of hundreds of years, and is pure and pure". It is a top quality for writing, printing, books, and mounting. Masha edition books in the Song and Yuan Dynasties used this paper for 200 years. "Jianle County Chronicle" records: "Jianle paper has been sold to Jiangyou, Huguang and other places in the early Qing Dynasty." (Today's Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Hunan, Guangxi) In the late Qianlong period, the paper transported to the government was called "official paper" or "Jing paper" paper" with strict quality requirements. In the early years of the Republic of China, there were more than 500 paper slots and more than 4,000 paper workers. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, individual papermaking workshops have gradually turned to mechanism-based collective production, and product quality has also improved. The annual output reaches more than 1,000 tons, and is sold well domestically and in the Asia-Pacific region.

Haitang inkstone is made from Longchi stone from Shimenling to Lianhua Mountain in the northern suburbs of Jiangle County. According to the "Yuhua Cave Chronicles" re-engraved during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty: "The Longchi stones are all from the Inkstone Gorge. The larger ones can be used as stele, and the smaller ones are ground according to the radius." Inkstones are made from Longchi stone. It has a history of more than 400 to 500 years. In particular, the "Begonia Inkstone" made from Haitang Travertine in the north corner of the county is the best. It has a fine texture, is moist and dense, can produce ink and retain color, and is not easy to wear. Over the years, it has become a specialty arts and crafts of Jiangle County. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the inkstone-making technology has been improved, with meticulous carving and innovation. Jiangle's inkstones and paper are among the famous "Four Treasures of the Study" in Sanming.

(4) Jianning Lotus Seed

Jianning Lotus Seed is also called Jianning Tongxin White Lotus. The grains are large and round, with a color like condensed fat. It will be cooked after a short stew. The soup is clear but not turbid, warm and delicious. It is known as the "top grade among lotus" and is well-known at home and abroad. Jianning lotus seeds have a history of more than 1,000 years. According to the "Jianning County Chronicle": During the Liang Longde period (921-922) after the Five Dynasties, there was a White Lotus Pond and a Red Lotus Pond in front of the Jinnuo Temple in the southeast of the county, which were later introduced to the west gate of Chengguan. Since then, Ximen lotus seeds have been listed as tribute treasures and were called "Ximen White Lotus" and "Jianlian" in ancient times. In Chapters 10 and 52 of "Dream of Red Mansions", "use seven Jianlian lotus grains as a guide" and "Jianlian red date soup" refer to Jianning Ximen Gonglian.

In the first year of Xianchun of the Song Dynasty (1265), the city wall was built. "Outside the west gate, lotus trees were planted in hundreds of ponds. Peaches and plums were planted all around the pond. During the spring and summer flowers, there was an endless stream of tourists. The lotus seeds produced thousands of kilograms per year, ranking first in our country." (Quote) From "Sanming Literary and Historical Materials"). Before 1949, the area of ??lotus fields in the county was only more than 200 acres, and the annual output was only more than 5,000 kilograms, but the quality was excellent. To this day, there are still hundreds of lotus ponds in Ximen area, and the quality of the lotus seeds produced is the best in the county. In 1956, at the price balance meeting in the three provinces of Fujian, Zhejiang and Jiangxi held in Ruijin, Jiangxi, it was unanimously recognized that Jianning lotus seeds were the best. Its high price and wide promotion ranked higher than those of neighboring counties in the three provinces. In the 1950s and 1960s, lotus seeds in Jianning were still mainly grown in Ximen. Although they were planted in Hedong and Shuinan of the county, the area was not large. After 1978, lotus seed production developed rapidly. In 1983, the area of ??lotus seeds was more than 8,000 acres, with an output of more than 300 tons. In 1989, the area of ??lotus seeds reached 29,838 acres, with an output of 849 tons. The yield of lotus seeds per mu is usually 70 to 80 kilograms, and the best ones are 100 kilograms, and the highest is 210 kilograms.

(5) Shaxian Sun-sun Tobacco

Because it is produced in the Xiamao area of ??Shaxian County, it is called "Xiamao Sun-sun Tobacco", also known as "Shaxian Tobacco". The Xia Mao area has fertile soil and a pleasant climate. Local farmers have a long history and rich experience in baking sun-cured tobacco. Among them, those produced in Xikou are the top quality, with large and thick leaves, golden color and fragrant smell after drying. "Shaxian Sun-cured Tobacco" has long been famous, well-known throughout the country, and exported to Southeast Asian countries. The highest annual output in history reached 1.54 million kilograms (equivalent to 770 tons). According to the "Sanming Statistical Yearbook": in 1989, the area of ??sun-cured tobacco was 7,933 acres, the output was 768 tons, and the purchase volume was 268 tons.

(6) Dried peppers

Ninghua’s horn peppers are among the eight famous peppers in the country. The processed dried peppers are bright red in color, thin-skinned, and transparent. It is famous at home and abroad for its six characteristics: fragrant, fat, and moderate spiciness. Chili pepper was introduced to my country in the late Ming Dynasty. Ninghua County has a history of growing peppers for more than 300 years. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, dried chili peppers began to be exported to earn foreign exchange for the country. In 1972, the county's export volume was 286 tons, accounting for 31.7% of the province's export volume of 902 tons that year. Ninghua dried chili peppers sell well in Hong Kong and Macao, and are especially popular in Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and other countries. In the early 1970s, the Provincial Import and Export Company sent personnel to Ninghua to organize export supplies. In the national export commodity catalog, the only Ninghua dried peppers and Jianning lotus seeds were available in the Sanming area. The provincial foreign trade department has no quota for purchasing dried chili peppers from Ninghua. Horn peppers are best produced in Shuiqian, Anyuan and Helong. In recent years, the quality of Huaitu and Hekou in Xixiang has also increased significantly, and they have been listed as top-grade among Ninghua dried peppers.

(7) Mingxi Dried Pork

Mingxi’s specialty dried meat is the most valuable among the “Tingzhou Eight Stems” and is famous both inside and outside the province. It is characterized by fine selection of materials, fine workmanship, exquisite production, and complete color, fragrance and flavor. It is made from lean meat from pig hind legs, cut into thin slices, mixed with aged fine wine grains, five spices and other ingredients, soaked in a vat for several hours, then taken out and placed on a bamboo basket and slowly roasted over a charcoal fire. It is not only a delicacy at the banquet, but also a gift for relatives and friends. In the past, finished products were mostly sold in glass bottles or crudely packaged in paper. Nowadays, they are packaged in plastic small food bags, which are beautiful, economical, easy to carry, meet hygienic requirements, and are conducive to preservation.

(8) Little Beidou Russula

Produced in the Little Beidou Mountains in the western part of Taining County. The Little Beidou Russula is different from those produced elsewhere. Its characteristics are: the surface of the mushroom is distinct and purple-red in color, the inner pages of the mushroom are regular, white and green, the mushroom stem is solid and short, the particles are uniform, and the meat is thick and tender; after cooking, the taste It is fresh and sweet, not astringent or slippery when chewed carefully, has fine and easy-to-transform fiber, outstanding color, aroma, freshness and tenderness, and is rich in nutrients, including high protein, vitamins, inorganic salts, sugars and minerals. It is not only a delicacy for banquets, but also can be used as medicine, with the functions of removing sweat, detoxifying and nourishing. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, every time before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the local government would send people to escort a batch of red mushrooms to Kyoto as tribute, so the Little Beidou red mushrooms became famous far and wide.

(9) Youxi Kumquat

Kumquats (commonly known as kumquats and green oranges) have round fruits and mature in winter. They are treasures among citrus fruits.

Kumquats in Youxi County were first planted in Hongpai Village of Baziqiao. According to the "Youxi County Chronicle" in the 50th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1711): "Kumquats are called golden dates when they are long, and kumquat when they are round. There is also kumquat, which is commonly known as golden beans." It can be seen that kumquats are at least the most popular in Youxi. It has a cultivation history of more than 270 years. In recent years, Baziqiao and Guanqian townships have a planting area of ??more than 10,000 acres and a total output of more than 1,100 tons. They are known as the "hometown of kumquats" in Fujian. Youxi County has now become one of the four major kumquat producing areas in the country.

Youxi kumquats are beautiful in shape, fresh in color, juicy and tender, sweet, sour and delicious. Especially those produced in the Baziqiao "Sanhong" (i.e. Hongpai, Hongcun and Hongtian villages) have the best quality. Its pulp contains a variety of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, etc., and its nutritional value ranks among the best among citrus fruits. In addition to being eaten fresh, kumquats can also be processed into juice, jam, cans, and preserves. Youxi County Cannery and Kumquat Products Factory have made cans and jams for sale. Manufacturers in Xiamen, Fuzhou and other places use Youxi kumquats as raw materials and process them into canned kumquats and preserves, which are exported to Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States.