Introduction to Qiangang Glutinous Rice Paste Litchi
The Qiangang Glutinous Rice Paste Litchi is produced in the village of Qiangang, Taiping Town. It is one of the first batch of famous and high-quality brands in Guangdong Province and Guangzhou City. The ten words “large fruit, small seed, smooth flesh, abundant juice, rich sweetness” aptly describe its natural beauty.
Nutritional Value
The rich sugar content helps replenish energy and nutrition. Studies have shown that it nourishes brain tissue and can significantly improve symptoms such as insomnia, forgetfulness, and fatigue; the high vitamin C and protein content in litchi flesh help enhance the body's immune function and improve resistance to illness; it has the effect of reducing swelling, detoxifying, stopping bleeding, and relieving pain; the abundance of vitamins promotes microvascular circulation, prevents freckles, and makes the skin smoother. The fruit pulp has the effects of tonifying spleen and liver, regulating blood, warming the middle to relieve pain, nourishing the heart, and calming the spirit; the seeds have the effects of regulating qi, dispersing nodules, and relieving pain; it is a good food therapy for persistent hiccups and early morning diarrhea, and also benefits the brain, improves appetite, and strengthens the spleen.
Product Features
The certificate signed by the renowned litchi expert group of Guangzhou on June 25, 2002, states that the “Qiangang Glutinous Rice Paste” litchi from Conghua City has large fruit, with each fruit weighing over 24 grams. The color is bright red, the shape is attractive, and the skin is relatively thick but prone to fewer cracks. The flesh is waxy white and slightly translucent, thick, soft, and smooth, with a rich sweet flavor. The soluble solids content is about 18% or more, and the rate of small seeds is particularly high. It is a high-quality variety worth recommending.
Production Method
How to make dried litchi:
Lay out the fresh fruit thinly on a large bamboo sieve and expose it to the sun. When the fruit color changes from red to dark reddish-brown, cover an empty sieve over the fruit sieve and flip it over. Then remove any inferior or rotten fruits. Turn the sieve daily. When the fruit is 80% dry, cut the fruit off near the stem, and then stack the fruit on sunny days at noon, covering it with a mat to steam until the next morning. Repeat this process for 3-4 consecutive days. When the fruit is 90% dry, if the shell color is not fresh enough, proceed with color enhancement by spraying the fruit with clear water under strong sunlight once. This will improve the color. When the dried litchi is dry enough that the seeds can be crushed with a hammer, it is ready.
Awards and Honors for Qiangang Glutinous Rice Paste Litchi
The Qiangang Glutinous Rice Paste Litchi won the title of Famous and High-Quality Agricultural Product in Guangzhou City in 2002, and was rated as one of the first “One Village, One Product” in Conghua City in 2005. It is a well-known brand in Conghua City and the Guangzhou region.