Plants and Animals

Basic Introduction to Xinglong ChestnutsXinglong County is the birthplace of Yanshan chestnuts, with a long history of cultivation. In Lu Ji's "Explanation of Plants and Animals in The Book of Songs" from the Three Kingdoms period, it is mentioned that "chestnuts grow in all five directions, ... but those from Yuyang and Fanyang are sweet and flavorful, surpassing those from other regions." Here, Yuyang refers generally to the area within Xinglong County. Recognized by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, "Xinglong Chestnuts" has been awarded the China National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark. Nutritional ValueScientific analysis shows that Xinglong chestnut kernels contain 10.7% protein, 7.4% fat, 60% starch, 20% sugar, as well as rich amounts of carotene, ascorbic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin C, B1, B2, and multiple vitamins, along with calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and other trace elements. Product CharacteristicsXinglong chestnuts are characterized by their large size, thin skin, bright color, clean appearance, and delicate flesh. They have a unique flavor that is sweet, fragrant, and glutinous, ranking them at the top among edible chestnuts. Historical FolkloreIn "The Biography of Su Qin," it is stated: "To the south are the riches of Jieshi and Yanmen;…