Brief introduction of Castanea henryi in Jian 'ou

Castanea henryi is a natural green food and a unique dried fruit of economic forest in China. In March 2000, Jian 'ou was named as the hometown of Castanea henryi, a famous economic forest in China, by the State Forestry Administration and China Economic Forest Association. In May 2000, with the approval of Fujian Provincial People's Government, Castanea henryi was rated as a famous brand agricultural product in Fujian Province. Obtained the right to use the green food logo.

Jian 'ou City is located at the southern foot of Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province. It is a key collective forest area in southern China, and is known as a green treasure house. The climate here is mild, the rainfall is abundant and the soil is fertile. The annual average temperature 18.7℃ and annual rainfall 1670 mm are very suitable for the growth of Castanea henryi, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Phyllostachys pubescens and other tree species.

Jian 'ou is the birthplace and main producing area of Castanea henryi. According to historical records, Castanea henryi has been cultivated in Jian 'ou for 1800 years. The famous "Gongmin Town" in history was produced in Jian 'ou City. In recent years, the Jian 'ou Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government have taken vigorously developing Castanea henryi as the top priority in adjusting the rural industrial structure, issued a series of preferential policies, increased investment in science and technology and capital, and effectively improved the scale and grade of Castanea henryi industry. The cultivation area of Castanea henryi is 4 1.26 million mu, and the main fine varieties are black-shelled Changmang, Pingzhen, Bailuzi and Pingzhen, with an annual output of 5,000 tons and an output value of 33 million yuan. Fujian Jian 'ou Yuanxiang Castanea henryi Development Co., Ltd. cooperates with Fujian Tian Xiang Group. The total investment of Castanea henryi site in Jian 'ou City is 77.5 million yuan, with an annual processing capacity of more than 3,000 tons, mainly including sugar-fried Castanea henryi, fresh fruit Castanea henryi kernels, canned Castanea henryi and other products. According to the determination, the protein content of Castanea henryi is above 7.6%, the fat content is below 2.0%, and the water-soluble total sugar content is above 13. 1%, which contains various amino acids and trace elements needed by human body. It has the characteristics of fragrant taste, sweet but not greasy, rich nutrition, and invigorating stomach and kidney. People in producing areas are used to using Castanea henryi powder instead of rice for children, which is a natural woody food suitable for all ages.