What are the top ten specialties in Ningxia?

(1) Lycium barbarum L.

Ningxia Lycium barbarum is a specialty of Ningxia and a symbolic product of China's national geography. Lycium barbarum, alias Lycium barbarum fruit, white needle, and rice cloth. Belongs to solanaceae. Fruit, root bark and tender leaves can be used as traditional Chinese medicine. Mainly distributed in Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang and other places. Ningxia is the main producing area, especially the Lycium barbarum produced in Zhongning County of Ningxia has the best quality. It is the "red treasure" at the head of the "Five Treasures of Ningxia". Ningxia is the origin of Lycium barbarum, which has been cultivated for more than 500 years. Lycium barbarum L. has bright color, large grain, thin skin, thick meat, few seeds and sweet taste, and is listed in the new China Pharmacopoeia. The State Administration of Medicine has designated Ningxia as a national medicinal Lycium barbarum production area and listed it as one of the top ten medicinal material production bases in China. In the Compendium of Materia Medica written by Li Shizhen, an outstanding medical scientist in the Ming Dynasty, Lycium barbarum was listed as the top grade of this classic, saying that "Lycium barbarum is used as medicine all over the country, indicating that the efficacy and nutritional value of Lycium barbarum in Ningxia are in the forefront of China. In May 2004, 18, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the protection of "Ningxia Lycium barbarum" geographical indication products.

(2) Lingwu Jujube

Lingwu Jujube, a specialty of lingwu city, Ningxia, is a symbolic product of China's national geography. Lingwu jujube is a high-quality jujube product with local characteristics after years of natural screening. The fruit is oblong, colorful, thick, crisp, sweet and juicy. Average fruit weight 18. 1g, and the maximum fruit weight is 40g. Strong resistance, fruit is very rich in nutrition, not only contains a variety of organic acids, but also contains sugar, fat, protein and a variety of minerals, especially fresh dates are rich in vitamins. According to the test, every100g of Lingwu jujube contains more than 600 mg of vitamin C, which is higher than that of apples, pears, grapes, peaches, oranges and other fruits. It has the reputation of' living vitamin pills' and' king of all kinds of fruits'. On May 24th, 2006, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the protection of geographical indication products of Lingwu jujube.

(3) Zhongning Lycium barbarum

Zhongning Lycium barbarum is a specialty of Zhongning County, zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and a geographical indication of agricultural products in China. The regional topography of Zhongning County is alluvial plain silt of Qingshui River and alluvial plain silt of Yellow River, which is suitable for planting Lycium barbarum. Zhongning Lycium barbarum, whose real name is Ning 'an Lycium barbarum, is named after its origin in Ning 'anbao, Zhongning County. The fruit of Zhongning Lycium barbarum is oval, 6- 18 mm long and 6-8 mm in diameter. The surface is bright red or dark red, with irregular wrinkles and a little luster, with style marks at the top and fruit stalk marks at the other end. Soft, thick and sticky, containing 25-50 seeds. The seeds are flat kidney-shaped, 2.5 mm long and 2 mm wide, and khaki. Slight gas, sweet taste, slightly sour. On 20 17 65438+ 10/0, the people of China and the Ministry of Agriculture officially approved' Zhongning Lycium barbarum' for the registration and protection of geographical indications of agricultural products.

(4) Yanchi two fur

Yanchi two fur, wuzhong, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region > Yanchi County specialty, national geographical indication agricultural products. Tan sheep breeding in Yanchi County has a long history. The local people are not only good at grazing, but also good at grazing. Up to now, Tan sheep is still the main animal husbandry in Yanchi County. Yanchi county is rich in land resources. Due to the special soil, water quality conditions and abundant grassland grasses, it conforms to the ecological characteristics of Tan sheep and is one of the few eco-geographical areas suitable for the growth of Tan sheep in China. The fur of Yanchitan sheep is white and long and wavy, forming a beautiful flower case, and its fur is light and soft. 20111On February 20th, the former People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Ministry of Agriculture approved the registration and protection of geographical indications of agricultural products in Yanchi two fur.

(5) Taixi coal

Taixi coal is produced in Rujigou mining area, Shizuishan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and is named after the mining area is located in the west of Taiyuan City. Taixi coal has the characteristics of three lows (low phosphorus, low ash and low sulfur) and six highs (high calorific value, high lump coal rate, high specific resistance, high chemical activity, high clean coal recovery rate and high mechanical strength). Mainly for export, it is one of the five treasures of Ningxia (the other four treasures are medlar, licorice, beach sheepskin and Helan stone). Taixi coal is Jurassic anthracite in Helan Mountain area, which has been mined since Qing Dynasty.

(6) Yanchitan mutton

Yanchi County is known as the "Hometown of Tan Sheep in China". Because of its special growing environment, Tan sheep are bright red in body color, milky white in fat, evenly distributed and low in fat content. Muscle fibers are clear and dense, tough and elastic, with air-dried film on the surface, and the cut surface is wet and does not touch hands. The meat is tender, fresh and fishy, and it is recognized as high-quality mutton. 2019165438+1October 15 was selected in the catalogue of agricultural brands in China.

(7) Zhongning Jujube

Zhongning jujube is produced in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Zhongning jujube, also known as "Xiaoyuan jujube" and "Ant jujube", is a traditional fruit, which is most famous for its large yield and high quality. Zhongning jujube has strong adaptability, drought resistance, cold tolerance, alkali tolerance, early fruiting and high and stable yield. The sugar content is 35%, and the core is large and spindle-shaped. The edible rate was 96.9% and the drying rate was 43.2%. Whether eaten fresh or dried, it is an excellent variety.

(8) Yanchitan sheep

Yanchitan sheep, a specialty of Yanchi County, Ningxia, is a geographical indication product in China (geographical indication certification trademark). The unique natural geographical environment in Yanchi County has created the unique quality of Tan sheep. Its meat is tender, odorless, delicious and evenly distributed in fat, and it is the best quality mutton sheep at home and abroad. The fur produced by Ermao is the top grade of fur, one of the "five treasures" in Ningxia and the first of the "three treasures" in Yanchi, which is world-renowned.

(9) He Lan Yan

He Lan Yan is a distinctive traditional handicraft. Produced in Lanbao, Ningxia, the raw material is Helan stone. Helan stone is a very rare stone with uniform structure, fine texture and moderate hardness. What is carved with it has the advantages of printing ink, storing ink, caring hair and durability. The minerals that make up Helan stone are very fine, only a few tenths of hair, and they are particularly close to each other. On this delicate substrate, there are many hard quartz powder and iron mineral particles scattered evenly, just like' cemented carbide' embedded in Helan stone. He Lan Yan's ink is fast, not stagnant, and durable. Like a sealer, a Lan Yan with a lid is called "keeping ink for three days". It is as famous as the top stone in the world. This advantage is deeply loved by painters and painters.

(10) Guyuan potato

Guyuan potato is a specialty of Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and a landmark product of China's national geography. The bud eye is shallow and the epidermis is smooth. After cooking, the skin explodes and the taste is smooth. The starch content is 17-22% and the dry matter content is 20-24%. Product safety and other quality and technical requirements must comply with the relevant provisions of the state.