Mature vinegar is a famous traditional product of Han nationality with local flavor in Shanxi Province. In ancient times, the first acidic condiment used was "plum". Because plum was not available all year round, plum sauce was produced, which was called "acyl" in ancient times. The use of plum is more than 1000 years earlier than vinegar.

Cao Wenjie, president of Shanxi Vinegar Industry Association, said in an interview, "The acidity of Shanxi mature vinegar that meets the standard should reach 6 degrees. Because it is made of pure grain and does not add any preservatives, the shelf life is cancelled. The mature vinegar can be stored at room temperature and in a cool environment for a long time." "Shanxi mature vinegar has the characteristics of sour, fragrant, sweet, soft and fresh, which will be more prominent in the new standard to be formulated soon. Consumers can refer to the following three criteria when purchasing. "

2. Pingyao beef

Pingyao beef, a specialty of Pingyao County, Shanxi Province, is a symbol product of chinese national geography.

Pingyao beef has a long-standing reputation, and its origin date is unknown. In the Qing Dynasty, it was well-known in Sanjin. During the Jiaqing period of Qing Dynasty, Lei Jinning, a native of Yi, and his descendants for three generations set up a Xingsheng Lei beef shop in Wenmiao Street in the city for more than a hundred years. At the end of Guangxu, another Ren Dacai and his son Ren Yangwen set up a self-made beef shop in the west street of the city, and the beef produced was comparable to that of Xingshenglei beef, both of which were authentic products.

Pingyao beef has a unique traditional production technology, from the operation procedures and methods of slaughtering raw cattle, cutting raw meat, pickling and cooking in pot, to the use of salt, water and even the solar terms and seasons of processing. Relying on the unique local factors such as soil, water quality, climate and human culture, and adopting exquisite material selection methods and unique pickling, braising and stewing techniques, the beef produced is ruddy in color, fresh and tender in meat, fat but not greasy, thin but not firewood, mellow and delicious, rich in nutrition, and has the effect of supporting the stomach and strengthening the spleen. Tested by the National Meat Food Quality Inspection Center, the contents of calcium, iron and zinc in Pingyao beef are higher than those of ordinary beef 127%, 59% and 32% respectively, and the vitamins are higher than those of ordinary beef.

3. Qingxu Grape

Qingxu grapes are characterized by thin skin, large grains, high sugar content and bright colors.

Qingxu County is located in the suburb of Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, with convenient transportation and a long history. It is one of the four famous grape producing areas in China and the authentic birthplace of Shanxi over-mature vinegar, and is known as the "hometown of Portugal" and "vinegar capital".

There are more than 50 varieties of grapes planted in the county (there were 18 varieties before liberation and more than 30 new varieties were introduced after liberation). Grapes are mainly white, purple and black. White, such as crystal white jade; Purple, like agate; Black, like a string of jewels. In addition, there are coral red, gold yellow and sunrise pink. Generally speaking, each grain is about seven or eight minutes long and four to five minutes round. Their juice is as sweet as honey and has a strong fragrance. Especially the screen, after maturity, you can peel off the epidermis and cut it into thin slices before eating; It can also be fried in a ladle and made into a delicious dish.

4. Fenjiu

Fenjiu, a traditional famous liquor in China, is a typical representative of Fen-flavor liquor. Because it is produced in Xinghua Village, Fenyang City, Shanxi Province, it is also called "Xinghua Village Wine".

Fenjiu is famous for its exquisite craftsmanship and long history. It is known for its soft mouth, sweet mouth, lingering fragrance and long aftertaste, and enjoys high popularity, reputation and loyalty among consumers at home and abroad.

In history, Fenjiu has experienced three glories. Fenjiu has a long history of about 4,000 years. 1500 years ago, during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Fenjiu was highly praised by Wu Chengdi in Northern Qi Dynasty, and it was recorded in the twenty-four history, making Fenjiu famous at one fell swoop. Known as the earliest national wine and the treasure of the country, it is the crystallization and labor achievement of the wisdom of the working people in ancient China.

5. Jinci rice

Jinci Rice: It is produced in Jinci Town, Taiyuan. This kind of rice is long in grain, big in size, translucent and full in shape, beige and slightly brown, with distinct grains and fragrant aroma. When eaten in the mouth, it tastes sweet, tough, sticky and chewy. Jinci rice is so good in texture because of the water relationship. The paddy fields that produce this kind of rice are watered with Jinci old spring. This kind of water has low water temperature and contains minerals such as alum. In addition, the villages near Jinci are fertile and the soil is black, which is conducive to rice growth.

6. Dangshen

Codonopsis pilosula (scientific name; Codonopsis pilosula? (Franch.) Nannf.) Codonopsis of Campanulaceae is a perennial herb with milk. There are many tuberous stem scars on the stem base, the roots are usually hypertrophy and spindle-shaped or spindle-shaped cylindrical, the stems are twined, sterile or bearing flowers first, yellow-green or yellow-white, the leaves alternate on the main stem and lateral branches, the petiole has sparse short bristles, the leaves are oval or narrowly oval, the edges are wavy and obtuse, the upper part is green, the lower part is gray-green, the flowers are solitary at the branch ends, alternate or nearly opposite to the petiole, and the corolla is superior and broad.

Origin: Mountain forest edges and bushes at an altitude of 1560-3 100 m in the north of China. Codonopsis pilosula is a traditional tonic commonly used in China. In ancient times, Codonopsis pilosula produced in Shangdang area of Shanxi Province was the top grade, which has the effects of invigorating the middle energizer, invigorating the spleen and benefiting the lung. Codonopsis pilosula has the effects of enhancing immunity, dilating blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, improving microcirculation and enhancing hematopoietic function. In addition, it can improve the leukopenia caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Extended data:

Shanxi, a provincial administrative region of the People's Republic of China and the capital of Taiyuan, is named "Jin" for short because it lives in the west of Taihang Mountain. It is bordered by Taihang Mountain in the east, Luliang Mountain and Yellow River in the west and south, the Great Wall in the north, and Hebei, Henan, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia and other provinces and regions. It is between 34 34 ′-40 44 ′ north latitude and1/0/4 ′-14 33 ′ east longitude, with a total area of156,700 square meters.

Shanxi, also known as "Sanjin" and Hedong in ancient times, is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation, with a written history of 3,000 years. It is known as the "cradle of Chinese civilization" and the "China Museum of Ancient Culture". Liu Zongyuan called it "a mountain river on the outside."

Shanxi is a typical mountainous plateau widely covered with loess, with high terrain in the northeast and low terrain in the southwest. Most of the territory is above 1500 meters above sea level. It belongs to temperate continental monsoon climate.