What are the Ningbo specialties that can be taken home?

Yuyao Yangmei is the best in the world. Yuyao, Zhejiang Province is the hometown of Myrica rubra named by the Central Ministry of Agriculture. Myrica rubra has a long history of planting. According to the study of Hemudu site in China, the original species of Myrica rubra existed as early as 7000 years ago, and the history of artificial cultivation has been more than 2000 years. Yangmei has been sold to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Northeast China and other parts of the country, and some products have entered the international market in Hong Kong.

2. Ningbo Tangtuan

Also known as Ningbo lard dumplings. Traditional places of interest in Zhejiang. The main ingredients are glutinous rice, black sesame, lard, sugar, osmanthus and so on. It is characterized by white and bright color, waxy but not sticky, smooth skin and moist stuffing, and sweet taste. Since the 1990s, new varieties such as "Ma Tang Rong Tuan" and "Quick Frozen Tangtuan" have been created, which are exported to Japan, Hong Kong and Macao and are very popular.

3. Myrica rubra in Cixi

Myrica rubra, a water chestnut variety, has a large fruit shape and a very small stone. When ripe, it looks purple-black, tastes sweet and juicy, and the edible rate of fruit reaches 95%. It is rich in protein, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin C, citric acid and other beneficial ingredients. After long-term cultivation, Myrica rubra has now developed into a well-known variety in China, and it ranks among the best in the previous fresh fruit appraisal in Zhejiang Province.

4. Portunus Xiangshan

Swimming crab, scientific name "Ephedra", is commonly known as "white crab" in some places. Named after the head breastplate is spindle-shaped. There are three protrusions in the center of the carapace, so it is also called "Portunus trituberculatus". The male umbilical cord is smooth, the claws are long, and the shell surface is blue; The female umbilical cord is round and fluffy, and the shell surface is ochre or spotted. Portunus trituberculatus has delicious meat and high nutritional and economic value.