The specialties that can be taken away from Yongchuan include Yongchuan preserved eggs, Yongchuan Xiuya, Yongchuan black bean sauce, Yongchuan sausage, Yongchuan osmanthus cake, Wu Jian watermelon, cucumber sorbet, Songguan pickles, Yongchuan lotus root, Songguan healthy vinegar, Songguan Salted peanuts, Revlon distillery.
Yongchuan Specialty 1: Yongchuan Tempeh
Yongchuan District in Chongqing is famous for its production of tempeh and is known as the hometown of tempeh. The production process of Yongchuan tempeh originated from Yongchuan family workshops and has a history of more than 300 years. Yongchuan tempeh belongs to Mucor tempeh. Rich in protein and amino acids needed by the human body, it has a rich aroma and delicious taste and can be used in cooking or as a food substitute. It is an indispensable condiment for special dishes such as salt-fried meat, black bean fish, hot pot, etc. It not only has high nutritional value, but also has the effects of increasing appetite, relieving the body and inducing perspiration.
Yongchuan Specialty 2: Yongchuan Sausage
Sausage is a traditional delicacy in Yongchuan, Chongqing. It is made from washed fat intestines and fresh pork, mixed with salt, white wine, pepper powder, ginger powder and other spices, and then pours the mixed pork into the fat intestines to make a delicious and refreshing sausage.
Yongchuan Specialty Three: Yongchuan Osmanthus Cake
Yongchuan Xiuya is a famous needle-shaped tea, which belongs to green tea. Produced in Yongchuan District, Chongqing, it mainly includes Wuyunshan, Yinshan, August Mountain, Jishan, Huangguashan and other tea areas in Yongchuan District. Its processing technology obtained the national invention patent in 2004. The processing technology mainly includes five steps: spreading, fixing, rolling, water removal, strip making and drying. Tea is rich in 15 minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, and manganese, which can promote blood sodium elimination, prevent tooth decay, antioxidant, and prevent aging.