Introduction to Qiaoting Small Seed Peanuts
The peanut, also known as the groundnut or a dicotyledonous plant, has reticulate veins in its leaves and seeds enclosed within a peanut hull. Historically, it was referred to as the longevity nut or the soybean of the Tang Dynasty. The kernels within the peanut shell are commonly known as peanut kernels or peanut seeds, consisting of a seed coat, cotyledons, and an embryo. The seed coat is light brown or pale red in color. Inside the seed coat are two cotyledons, which are cream or ivory in color. Additionally, Qiaoting small seed peanuts are rich in calcium, zinc, and phosphorus, which are essential nutrients for the human body. Consuming this variety of peanuts can increase the intake of these nutrients. Records show that during the Anti-Japanese War period, peanuts served not only as sustenance for the New Fourth Army and local anti-Japanese organizations but were also used as a means to convey intelligence. Intelligence documents were written in code, placed inside peanut shells, sealed with rice paste, and then mixed with other peanuts to pass through Japanese-occupied areas.
The production area of Qiaoting small seed peanuts is located in Jingde County, north of Mount Huang, in the southeastern part of Anhui Province. The main rock types of the Silurian system include fine sandstone, siltstone, slate, shale, and feldspathic sandstone, distributed along riverbanks and depressions, with a thickness ranging from 1 to 5 meters. This environment is suitable for producing high-quality peanuts. Based on years of planting experience, peanuts grown in yellow soil and sandy loam soil have a crispier and more fragrant taste.
Qiaoting small seed peanuts are renowned specialty products with a long cultivation history. They are primarily produced in 10 towns within the administrative region of Jingde County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province, including Caijiaqiao, Jingyang, Yucun, Banshu, Sanxi, Xinglong, Yunle, Baidi, Miaoshou, and Sun Village. These towns are situated between geographic coordinates 30°07′37.54″N and 30°29′28.28″N latitude, and 118°15′11.14″E and 118°44′13.22″E longitude. The suitable planting area covers 320 hectares.
Nutritional Value
Qiaoting small seed peanuts contain 27.2% protein, classifying them as a first-grade variety based on their protein content. Their fat content is 33%, significantly lower than the national average of 39% for common peanuts, which is beneficial for consumers' health. Linoleic acid content is 37.43%, making it a high-linoleic acid variety (linoleic acid plays a crucial role in human health by regulating physiological functions, promoting growth and development, lowering cholesterol levels, preventing hypertension and arteriosclerosis, treating infant linoleic acid deficiency, and preventing senile cataracts), and it has high medicinal value.
Product Characteristics
Qiaoting small seed peanuts have a typical pod type, with double-seeded pods and a distinct constriction. The outer shell is thin, with clear net-like patterns and a light yellow color. The seeds are small, full, and pinkish. When roasted, they have a fragrant and crispy texture.
Awards and Honors
Since 2010, they have passed the certification for pollution-free agricultural product origin and pollution-free agricultural product by the Ministry of Agriculture.
In 2011, organic conversion product certification was obtained, followed by organic product certification from 2013 to 2018.
In 2013, they were included in the directory of famous, special, and new agricultural products nationwide.
In 2020, they received the certificate for geographical indication registration of national agricultural products.