Liancheng County

Basic Introduction to Wenheng Red-Skin PeanutsThe peanuts of Liancheng County, Fujian Province, are famous, and the red-skin peanuts are even more so. There is a folk rhyme that goes: "Red house, red canopy, inside lives a plump red fellow." Indeed, the Liancheng red-skin peanuts stand out; their full-bodied fruits have a thin skin and are rosy pink from inside to outside. They are fragrantly sweet, crisp, and tender, making them particularly appealing.The Wenheng red-skin peanuts are a traditional local variety in Liancheng County with a long history of cultivation. Through long-term cultivation selection and the excellent soil and ecological environment, they have developed unique morphological and quality characteristics, becoming an important traditional specialty agricultural product of our county. The Wenheng red-skin peanuts belong to the small pearl bean type variety. Their shells are thin and have clear reticulation, giving them a beautiful appearance. They mainly produce two-seeded pods, with a glossy purple-red seed coat. Freshly eaten, they are crisp, smooth, and fine without residue, while cooked, they are fragrantly sweet and delicious. They not only contain rich fats, proteins, carbohydrates, various vitamins, and minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium but also meet people's dietary nutritional needs well. The…