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Basic Introduction to Graybu Jumbo Dates Graybu Jumbo Dates are a specialty of Graybu Village, Zoucheng City, Jining Municipality, Shandong Province. The production area of Graybu Jumbo Dates is divided equally between mountains, hills, and plains. The main water resource is shallow groundwater, which is relatively abundant. The region has a warm-temperate continental monsoon climate with distinct seasons, significant annual temperature differences, and ample sunlight, making it suitable for the growth of jumbo dates. Graybu Jumbo Dates come in two varieties: Long Dates and Round Red Dates. They are known for their large size, thick flesh, high sugar content, rich oiliness, long sticky threads, vibrant color, and rich nutrition. They are considered one of Zoucheng's top specialties and an ideal ingredient for various food products. Whether consumed fresh or processed into other foods, they satisfy both taste and nutritional requirements. Product Characteristics 1. Sensory Characteristics: The date trees are tall with a spreading, slightly drooping posture, forming a natural semi-circular crown. The leaves are ovate to broad lanceolate; there is a moderate number of flowers, and the fruits are nearly round or flat-topped, uniform in size, averaging 16 to 18 grams per fruit. The skin of the Graybu Jumbo Date…

Basic Introduction to Zoucheng Green TeaZoucheng Green Tea has a planting history of over 800 years and is known as the "Northernmost Tea of China." It is a specialty product of Zoucheng City, Shandong Province, and is protected under China's Geographical Indication. The protected geographical indication area covers the current administrative regions of Taolin Township, Huanghua Town, and Linjiazhen Town in Zoucheng City, Shandong Province.Zoucheng Green Tea is renowned for its "fresh green infusion, fresh and mellow taste, rich chestnut aroma that is refreshing, and thick leaves that are durable for multiple infusions." During the cultivation of Zoucheng Green Tea, strict control is maintained over pesticide residues and heavy metals like lead and cadmium, which have very low or even negligible leaching rates into the tea infusion, making the tea dregs edible. Fresh leaves of Zoucheng Green Tea can be used to stir-fry eggs, fry shrimp, make tea dumplings, and other culinary uses.In 2010, Zoucheng City established demonstration gardens covering over 1,730 hectares for organic, green, and pollution-free green tea production, with an annual output of over 1,400 tons. There were 136 tea research and standardized production enterprises. By 2017, the tea plantation area in Zoucheng City had reached 1,733…

Basic Introduction to Zhangzhuang Oil ChestnutsZhangzhuang Oil Chestnuts are a specialty product of Zhangzhuang Town, Zoucheng City, Jining City, Shandong Province. They are one of the finest varieties of Chinese chestnuts, named for their thin, shiny skin and crisp, sweet taste. Zhangzhuang Oil Chestnuts are protected under the national agricultural product geographic indication mark. Zhangzhuang Oil Chestnuts are primarily distributed within the borders of Zhangzhuang Town and are produced in the original production area. The geographic coordinates are: 117°17'38''-117°22'28'' East Longitude, 35°21'30''-35°22'50'' North Latitude. The total production area is 200 hectares with an annual output of 0.6 million tons. The outer shell of the Zhangzhuang Oil Chestnut is oval-shaped, with medium density spines, a thin husk that splits in a cross shape. The fruit is medium-sized, with the largest weighing 19.2g and averaging 13.2g. Sensory characteristics: The fruit is high-oval shaped, with a purple-red skin that is richly lustrous, uniformly sized, and beautifully presented; the outer skin is easy to peel; the flesh is delicate, fragrant, sweet, and nutritious; physicochemical indicators: protein content in Zhangzhuang Oil Chestnuts ≥4.5%; moisture ≤48%; starch content ≥25%; calcium ≥18mg/100g, phosphorus ≥1.0×102mg/100g. The whole fruit of Zhangzhuang Oil Chestnuts is a treasure trove, as the…