The Huangchuan turtle is usually called Gwangju turtle, Gwangju horseshoe, Chinese sturgeon, daddy, carp, group fish, etc. After the Republic of China, Gwangju was renamed as Huangchuan, and "Gwangju turtle" and "Gwangju horseshoe" were gradually It is called "Huangchuan turtle" which is well known today. The quality of the Huangchuan turtle is superior, the belly color is white, the skirt is thick and uplifted, and the nutrition is rich. Since ancient times, it has been a popular dish in the south of Henan Province, which has added a strong color to the food culture of Gwangju. According to Gwangju’s records, as early as the Tang Dynasty, Huangchuan County had the saying that “Gwangju Horseshoes broke down the street”. During the Qing Dynasty, there were full-time staff in Gwangju to prepare dishes for the royal family, Gwangju Horseshoe and Gwangju Gongmi, Huangchuan Jingui also called Gwangju Sanshou and became a court tribute. The people of Huangchuan have developed a variety of different ways to eat turtles, forming a unique food culture in Gwangju.

Huangchuan turtle, special product of Huangchuan County, Henan Province, Huangchuan County is the largest breeding base for turtles in Henan Province, known as the "Kingfish Kingdom". The unique turtle culture method accumulated in history, the superior natural environment has formed the obvious regional characteristics of the Huangchuan soft-shelled turtle. Its body shape is narrow and wide, and the shape is inverted horseshoe shape. The body is thin and bright, the turtle is large, the surface is bright, the meat is tender, and the skirt is wide. Thick, the back is yellow-green, and the abdomen is yellow-white. When eaten, it can be clearly perceived that its meat quality is pure, tender and delicious, chewy, and its nutritional value and medicinal value are superior to other populations. The turtle cultured in Huangchuan County has a high protein content and contains more than 10 kinds of amino acids and multivitamins, especially trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and potassium. In addition, the content of selenium in the muscle of Huangchuan soft-shelled turtle is 60μg/kg, and the zinc content is 18.8mg/kg, which is higher than the content of selenium and zinc in the fresh meat of general animals. The unique method of culture of turtles accumulated in history has formed a unique sensory and physical and chemical quality index with strong local characteristics and unique characteristics of Huangchuan. In the Qing Dynasty, there was a homesick surnamed Huang in Huangchuan. In order to nourish the body and prolong life, it was cooked with vegetables and chickens that were nourishing and powerful. The taste was delicious. At one time, he invited him to serve as a banquet in Huangchuan, where he was in Zhichuan. He was on the mountain and the sea and the water and land. After taking care of the food, he was most satisfied with the "Kipper Steamed Chicken" and praised it as the top grade. Later, this dish was passed to the Gwangju Old Time Hotel, and the restaurant was accompanied by accessories. The soup was steamed and cooked to make it taste better. It was called “Farewell My Concubine” (for Chu Bawang’s story) Homophonic, u0026quot;Overlordu0026quot; refers to the group fish (鳖), commonly known as u0026quot;王八u0026quot;,u0026quot;姬u0026quot;指鸡), the dish gradually developed into a famous dish of Huangchuan, with aroma, soup Thick, fleshy and succulent, the skirt is smooth and sleek, and continues to this day. In 1931, General Ji Hongchang, the anti-Japanese general, was stationed in Huangchuan County. When he was forced to leave Huang, he set up a banquet and bid farewell to Huangchuan’s father. He specially ordered a dish called “Farewell My Concubine”. The Sichuan turtle was stewed with the good hen. After tasting this dish, it was also praised, and it was called "High Life". In the old days, Wang Xietang was in front of Yan, flying into the homes of ordinary people. With the improvement of the artichoke culture technology in Huangchuan, the turtle has changed from the treasure of the royal family to the food of the Huangchuan people. The flourishing development of the Huangchuan turtle industry and its profound historical and cultural background are inseparable.

Huangchuan turtle quality technical requirements First, the source of Chinese sturgeon (Trionyx sinensis). Second, adult farming 1. Breeding method: pond culture. 2. Aquaculture water should meet the requirements of national fishery water quality regulations. The soil is sandy loam and the thickness of the sludge is ≤15cm. 3. Stocking: (1) Stocking time: It is placed in May every year when the water temperature is ≥17°C. (2) Stocking specifications: 250 to 300g / only. (3) Stocking density: 1000 to 1300 per 667 m2 (mu). 4. Feed: Add fresh fish and shrimp with green vegetables and carrots and mix with turtle. 5. Environmental and safety requirements: The prevention and control of the breeding environment and epidemic diseases must comply with relevant state regulations and must not pollute the environment. Third, the catching period of ≥ 150 days, a weight of ≥ 600g can be collected for sale. Fourth, the quality characteristics 1. Sensory features: the body is narrow and wide, and has a horseshoe shape. The surface is bright, the back is yellow-green, the ventral surface is yellow-white, no spots, the skirt is thick, and the meat is fine. 2. 3. Safety and other quality technical requirements: Product safety and other quality technical requirements must comply with relevant national regulations.

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Producers within the scope of the Huangchuan turtle production area may apply to the Huangchuan County Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau of Henan Province for the use of the “Special Mark for Geographical Indication Products”, which shall be reviewed by the Henan Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision and submitted to the AQSIQ for approval. announcement.