Fengxian Dahongpao Sichuan Pepper (Fengjiao)

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Fengjiao, also known as "Dahongpao", has a bright red color, a large grain, a thick flesh, a pair of ears, a long-lasting numbness, and a rich fragrance. It is known as the "Fragrance of the Fragrance". At present, the county has a total of more than 320 million peppers, and an annual output of 1,100 tons of pepper. Fengxian Dahongpao pepper has won the honors of “National Origin Protection Products”, “AA Grade Green Food Certification” and “Shaanxi Famous Brand Products”. Fengxian County has also been named as “Hometown of Chinese Peppers” by the State Forestry Administration.

Fengxian has a long history of planting pepper, unique geographical environment and excellent internal quality of Fengchuan. It has been praised by experts as “the king of pepper”. With the continuous development and progress of science and technology, the quality of Fengjiao has been continuously obtained. Improvement, the scale of production has also formed a certain local characteristics. Among all kinds of pepper condiments, Dahongpao pepper has become the first choice for consumers. Fengjiao is also known as "Dahongpao". Its color is bright red, large in size, thick in flesh, has ears, has a long history of numbness, and is rich in fragrance. It is known as the "Fragrance of Ten Thousand Miles". At present, the county has a total of more than 320 million peppers, and an annual output of 1,100 tons of pepper. Fengxian Dahongpao pepper has won the honors of “National Origin Protection Products”, “AA Grade Green Food Certification” and “Shaanxi Famous Brand Products”. Fengxian County has also been named as “Hometown of Chinese Peppers” by the State Forestry Administration. Fengxian is located in the transition zone of the Qinling Mountains. It is a warm temperate and semi-humid mountain climate. The average annual temperature is 11.4 °C, the total sunshine hours are 1840 hours, and the precipitation is 613 mm. Mostly dry and flat slopes, on the slopes of 900 to 1600 meters above sea level and on the terraces of the mountains, the unique geographical, climatic and soil conditions provide unique geographical conditions for Dahongpao pepper in Fengxian County.

Fengxian Dahongpao pepper (Fengjiao) quality technical requirements (a) variety. Dahongpao pepper. (2) Cultivation management. 1. Site selection and planting: cultivation is best at an altitude of 900 to 1400 meters. The planting density is from 55 to 100 plants/mu. It can be planted in spring and autumn. 2. Management: Plastic pruning is a natural high-yield tree with a natural happy shape or a multi-main branch. Apply organic fertilizer to strengthen the comprehensive prevention and control of pests and diseases. 3. Harvesting: When the fruits are all red and the seeds are completely blackened, the artificial picking is the main method, and the mechanical picking technique can be gradually used. 4. Dry: Mainly dry in the air. (3) Quality characteristics. 1. Sensory index: fruit shape characteristics: large grain thick, "double ears", cracking plum-shaped; color: bright, deep red, purple, uniform; odor: rich flavor, strong penetrability, long-lasting aroma; taste: The mouth contains a long, pungent, strong, spicy, concentrated and long-lasting. 2. Physical and chemical indicators: the volatile oil content of fresh dried pepper is ≥6.9% (storage within one month), the volatile oil content of Zanthoxylum bungeanum is ≥4.3% for one year, the volatile oil content of Zanthoxylum bungeanum for 18 months is ≥3%, and the content of ether dissolved is ≥ 7.8%.