Tianshannet news (Reporter Yu Jiangyan): In order to facilitate the increase of farmers’incomes and poverty alleviation, the Market Regulation Bureau of Xinjiang continues to promote the brand building for protected geographical indication products. At present, there are 38 kinds of China’s geographical indication products in Xinjiang, 8 of which are seasonal melons and fruits.
Yengisar Apricot
Yengisar Apricot has a reputation of “Jade Beads on the icy mountains”, whose place of origin is Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, supplied in market from June to July.
Luntai White Apricot
Luntai White Apricot is sweet and juicy, whose place of origin is Luntai County of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, supplied in market from June to July.
Hami Melon
Hami Melon has a unique taste, crisp and refreshing, sweet as honey. Its place of origin is Hami City and Shanshan County of Turpan City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, supplied in market from May to October.
Turpan Grape
Turpan Grape has more than 600 varieties, among them the most famous is Thompson Seedless, which is one of the sweetest grapes in China, with a sweetness of up to 25 degrees. Its place of origin is Turpan City, Shanshan County and Toksun County, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, supplied in market from July to September.
Jiashi Melon
Jiashi Melon is sweet and crisp with dark green rind, easy to store and transport. Its place of origin is Jiashi County, Yopurga County, Bachu County, Shule County, Kashgar City of Kashgar Prefecture and Artux City of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, supplied in market from July to October.
Korla Pear
Korla Pear has a rich fragrance and tastes crispy and juicy. It is famous in the international market. Its place of origin is Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture and Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, supplied in market in September.
Kashgar Pomegranate
Kashgar Pomegranate is big in size, weighing about 400 grams. Its seeds are bright red and juicy. Its place of origin is Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, supplied in market from September to October.
Aksu Apple
Aksu Apple has sugar concentration, tastes sweet and juicy. Its place of origin is Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, supplied in market in November.