Authentic wei county radish, fine fruit, organic, crisp and sweet, everyone loves it. There is a local "Yantai apple Laiyang pear, not as good as Weifang radish skin"; The reputation of "eating radish in winter and ginger in summer does not require a doctor to prescribe".

History:

Weixian has been planting radishes for more than 300 years. It was recorded in Wei County Records during the Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty. In ancient times, Weixian radish was often presented as a tribute to the court. Now, it is exported to Hong Kong, Southeast Asian countries and major cities in China, and it is very popular.

Origin: Wei County, Weifang City, Shandong Province

Why is it delicious?

1. Climate conditions are favorable for nutrient accumulation.

Weifang is located in the middle of Jiaodong Peninsula, inland of Shandong, and bordering Bohai Bay in the north. It is a continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, mild climate, large temperature difference, abundant sunshine and moderate rainfall, which is beneficial to the growth and nutrient accumulation of radish in wei county.

2. Soil conditions make it of high quality and uniqueness.

The main producing areas of radish in wei county are on the banks of Bailang River and Yu He River, which are located in the plain. The soil is mostly light loam with high content of organic matter, phosphorus, potassium and other elements, and the potassium content of the soil is about 150ppm. The groundwater is rich, slightly alkaline, and has strong water and fertilizer conservation ability. According to scientific research, potassium plays a special role in the formation and improvement of radish quality. It is this particular climatic condition and soil foundation that breeds high-quality wei county radish.

Nutritional value:

Weifang green radish is a famous local product in wei county and an excellent variety of famous radish in Shandong Province. Locals like to eat raw food, and tourists at home are often served tea and radishes. Regular consumption has the functions of resolving phlegm, clearing away heat and toxic materials, invigorating spleen and regulating qi, and helping digestion. Wei county radish contains a lot of vitamins, and it does have a health care function. The meat is firm, green, crisp, sweet and juicy, and eaten raw like fruit, so it is also called fruit radish.

Weifang green radish is rich in nutrition, known as "little ginseng" and "eating radish and drinking tea makes doctors climb all over the street", and it is a good gift for relatives and friends.

Radish contains a variety of trace elements that can induce human body to produce interferon, which can enhance human immunity, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and is of great significance for preventing cancer.

B vitamins, potassium, magnesium and other minerals in radish can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and help to excrete waste in the body.

The latest research shows that the radish in wei county contains lignin, which can increase the activity of human macrophages by 2 ~ 3 times, improve human immunity and prevent cancer. At the same time, it contains an enzyme that can decompose ammonium nitrite, which can reduce the carcinogenic effect of nitrite. In addition, eating raw radish can also lower cholesterol and reduce the incidence of hypertension and coronary heart disease.

In terms of nutrition and health, the biggest secret weapon of radish is sulforaphane. Eating raw radish is beneficial to absorb more sulforaphane. Radish sulfur is the strongest anticancer component found in vegetables so far, which is 1.3- 1.5 times stronger than other isothiocyanates, and it is recognized as one of the natural products with the best anticancer effect at present. In addition, sulforaphane also has antibacterial, antioxidant and immune functions.

Edible method

Fresh radish is full of moisture in the ground, crisp and juicy, and it is excellent to eat directly, while stir-frying, cold salad, stew, sun-dried radish and pickled radish with sea salt are also good choices.

Cooked radish can satisfy the taste demand, while raw radish is more healthy. For example, for people who need to control their weight, radish is a good diet food, which can be washed and cut into thick slices to eat as fruit. Radish is low in calories, but its vitamin C content is 8- 10 times that of apples and pears, and it is rich in dietary fiber. When it is used as a meal instead of fruit, it can not only feel full, but also relieve boredom, clear intestines and reduce fat.

Medicinal value

When it comes to medicinal value, Li Shizhen in Ming Dynasty said in Compendium of Materia Medica: "Radish is the most beneficial vegetable", and raw food has the effects of appetizing and invigorating the spleen, clearing away heat and toxic materials, regulating qi and reducing turbidity. Such as abdominal distension after meals, raw food can burp in time and feel comfortable; If you don't want to eat, you can slice the radish and hawthorn. If you catch a cold in winter, you can drink hot tea while eating radish, and the effect is very good. "Medical Materia Medica" once introduced "Weixian Radish", saying that it has the functions of "benefiting the five internal organs, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, treating lung vomiting blood, warming the middle warmer and regulating qi". Modern science has proved that "Weixian Radish" contains 3.5 grams of sugar per 100 grams, 280 units of amylase, a large number of vitamins and mineral salts such as calcium, phosphorus and iron, and is known as "fruit radish" and "vitamin radish". So "Weixian Radish" was once the pride of Weifang people.

According to the Regulations on the Protection of Geographical Indications Products, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine organized a review of the application for the protection of geographical indications products of radish in wei county. After passing the examination, it was approved to protect the geographical indication products of wei county radish from September 4, 2006.