A friend from out of town came to Jinan for a trip and wanted to give some specialties as a gift before leaving. I don’t know what to give him better.

Jinan specialty: donkey-hide gelatin wine

Donkey-hide gelatin is named after being produced in the former Dong'a County (now Dong'a Town, Pingyin County). It is made of special black donkey skin and the unique local Natural water quality - boiled from Langxi River water, with a history of two thousand years. Li Shizhen called donkey-hide gelatin a "holy medicine" in the "Compendium of Materia Medica", and together with ginseng and deer antler, it was called the three treasures of traditional Chinese medicine.

Jinan specialty: Longshan millet

Zhangqiu City's famous product "Longshan millet" was historically one of the four major tribute rice in the country. According to legend, "Longshan millet" has been around since the "Longshan Culture". Tributes to the emperor began during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. "Longshan millet" is very nutritious. According to laboratory tests, it contains 5.26% fat, 2% higher than other millets; it contains 10% protein; the content of vitamin A, vitamin B1 and vitamin B2 is also More than other Xiaomi. Therefore, people regard it as a good product to support the elderly, nourish young children and nourish the body. "Longshan millet" is concentrated within ten miles around Longshan Village. It is all spring sown in dry fields. No watering or chemical fertilizers are applied. Farmyard manure and cake fertilizer are mostly used. It is a pollution-free food.

Jinan specialty: Mingshui white lotus root

Mingshui white lotus root is produced at the head of Mingshui Baimai Spring. The flowers are as white as jade, the texture of the lotus root is delicate, the pieces are large, crisp and sweet, and after chewing There is no residue, so it is a good dish for banquets. Lotus seeds can be eaten at banquets and can also be used as medicine, with the function of clearing away silt and regulating qi. During the ten years of turmoil, the white lotus root production was on the verge of extinction, but now it has grown to more than 500 acres, with a yield of more than 5,000 kilograms per mu.

Jinan specialty: Mingshui fragrant rice

Mingshui fragrant rice is produced at the head of Baimai Spring near Yanchi Village, Mingshui Town. It has a history of 2000 years, starting from the Ming Dynasty. It was presented to the emperor as tribute rice from the beginning. It is famous both at home and abroad for its rich fragrance. There is a poem to prove it, "A place is full of flowers and the fragrance is fragrant, and the family cooking is fragrant all around." In 1959, Mingshui Fragrant Rice participated in the International Fragrant Rice Variety Exhibition held in India. Experts from various countries agreed that China's Mingshui Fragrant Rice was the best, followed by the United States, Japan and India. The original species of Mingshui fragrant rice "Dahongmang" has good rice quality and strong fragrance, but it is easy to fall due to its high stalks, low yield and late maturity. The planting area is getting smaller and smaller. In order to protect the local famous product, the Zhangqiu Municipal People's Government organized scientific and technological personnel , after several years of hard work, two varieties, "Mingxiang Huayu No. 1" and "Fuxiang No. 3", were developed. The new variety not only retains the advantages of "big red awn", but also adds the advantages of resistance to lodging, tolerance to fertilizer and water, early maturity and high yield, and rich nutrition, opening up broad prospects for the development of aromatic rice production.

Jinan specialty: Pingyin rose

Pingyin rose was first planted in the Tang Dynasty, more than 1,300 years ago. It not only has a long history of cultivation, but also has large, thick petals and bright colors. It is famous both at home and abroad for its strong flavor and excellent quality. The world-famous Rose Kingdom Bulgaria's rose expert Stanikov came to Pingyin twice to inspect roses in 1958 and 1959 and spoke highly of it. In 1960, the Ministry of Light Industry held the "National Rose Production Site" in Pingyin. Meeting"; in 1982, the "National Rose Production Symposium" held in Wendeng confirmed that Pingyin roses are sweet and fragrant, with pure, sweet and rich aroma, and are representatives of traditional Chinese roses. In 1996, Pingyin was designated as one of the five major flower bases in the province by the Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government. At present, the rose planting area reaches nearly 10,000 acres. Pingyin roses have a wide range of uses. Roses can be used in food, medicine, chemical and other industries. They can not only make rose jam, brew rose wine, but also extract rose essential oil. Rose essential oil is known as "liquid gold" and is expensive. It is not only a high-end spice in the flavor industry, but also can be used in the fragrance process of cigarettes and cosmetics. Dried rose buds can be used as traditional Chinese medicine. They have the effects of relieving depression and relieving the spleen, stimulating menstruation and activating blood circulation, and are particularly effective in treating cardiovascular diseases. At present, Pingyin Rose mainly sells flower buds, mostly sold to Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Southeast Asia.

Jinan specialty: sugar pancakes

"Sanlong brand" sugar pancakes use Shandong specialty "Longshan millet" as the main raw material, supplemented by "Yongquan" mineral water. Baked with scientific formula. There are mainly more than 30 varieties such as peanuts, hawthorns, and sesame seeds. The factory is located in the Simen Pagoda Scenic Area. Because it is located in the shadow of Mount Tai, it has a long history of eating pancakes. It is said that when the monk Lang Gong presided over the Shentong Temple, the monks in the temple often ate pancakes as their main food. One day, they mistakenly mixed peanuts into the ingredients, and the pancakes were crispy and delicious. From then on, the term "pancakes" came into being.

Jinan specialty: fish stone

Fish stone is a precious stone that was produced in the Mantou Mountain area of ??Changqing County 6 billion years ago. The total reserves are 120 million cubic meters and the developable capacity is 80 million cubic meters. According to the "Benge Gangmu Shibu", Muyu Stone has the effect of "benefiting the spleen, calming the internal organs, calming the six internal organs, and calming the five internal organs". Its mechanical, physical and chemical properties meet or exceed national standards. Identified by the national science and technology department, Muyu Stone contains many trace elements and minerals that are beneficial to human health. After soaking in tap water, distilled water, and boiled water, it can precipitate selenium, zinc, iron, cobalt, gills, manganese, metasilicic acid and other elements. . Utensils made of Muyu stone have positive and obvious effects on anti-aging, preventing high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis, lowering blood cholesterol, maintaining normal metabolism in the human body, and promoting human development. The utensils made of Muyu stone are also transparent and antiseptic. When brewing tea for 7 days during the cold season, the color, aroma and taste will remain unchanged.

Muyu stone has a dignified color and clear texture. It can also be made into various beautiful and crystal clear ornamental and collection art pieces. The Muyu Stone ore in Changqing County is of good quality, and various health products developed from Muyu Stone are famous throughout the country. Now it has developed more than 40 series and nearly 300 varieties of health-care utensils and craft products such as tea sets, wine sets, tableware, coffee cups, and the Four Treasures of the Study. The products are not only sold well at home and abroad, but also exported to Japan, Russia, Canada, Hong Kong and Macao, etc. many countries and regions.

Jinan specialty: Zhangqiu green onions

Zhangqiu green onions are one of the famous products of Zhangqiu City. Tall, crispy and sweet, they are delicious and nutritious. They can be eaten raw or cooked, and can also be used for medicinal purposes. According to the analysis of the Nutrition Institute of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, green onions contain more protein, multiple vitamins, amino acids and minerals. In particular, it contains vitamin A, vitamin C and allicin with strong bactericidal ability. It can be used as medicine to prevent and treat more than a dozen diseases, such as killing shigella and treating cardiovascular diseases. Zhangqiu has been planting green onions for hundreds of years. The excellent variety "Dawutong" is generally 150 to 170 centimeters tall, with a maximum height of 2 meters. A single plant weighs about 1 kilogram, and some weigh more than 3 kilograms. Zhangqiu green onions are known as "Big Wutong". Known as the "World Onion King". Zhangqiu green onions not only sell well domestically, but also enter the international market. Now they have expanded to more than 40,000 acres, with a total output of more than 100 million kilograms. The main production areas are the areas bordering Zaoyuan, Xianghui, Ningjiabu and Sanxiang Town.

Jinan specialty: black pottery

Black pottery is an ancient cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. Its craftsmanship is unique in the history of pottery making in the world, and with its unique historical and aesthetic value, It is cherished by people around the world and is known as "the quintessence of China and a rare treasure". In order to inherit and discover the ancient black pottery craftsmanship, Jiyang Black Pottery Crafts Factory developed and produced black pottery products through the introduction of technology. On the basis of inheriting traditional skills, the factory continues to develop new products with a pioneering spirit. At present, nearly 150 varieties have been produced, mainly including cans, pots, cups, bottles, statues, hammers, kettles, baskets, bells, tripods, incense, painting plates, seismographs, pen holders, wax stands, table wall lamps and wall lamps. Decorations, murals and figures, animal shapes, etc. The height of its shape can reach up to 2 meters. The most difficult thing to make is the eggshell pottery cup, a typical Longshan vessel. The height of the cup body and the diameter of the large flat bell mouth are both 23X23 cm, and the minimum thickness is 1 mm. The most difficult thing to bond is the imitation bronze pottery basket with four legs and six ears. In particular, the new product developed - ceramic chimes, is not only technically difficult, has strict proportion requirements, beautiful appearance, and the scales are arranged in an orderly manner, the sound is concentrated, the sound is pleasant, and it can play harmonious and beautiful melodies. These black pottery products are coordinated in shape and decoration, overall concept and combination. It may be simple, strong, and rugged, or it may be rich, graceful, and exquisite, but it never loses its simple and elegant style. The color of the pottery body is black and translucent, with the feeling of black gold and inky jade. The decorative patterns not only have strong national and local characteristics, but also have modern artistic style. The composition is rigorous, the knife technique is bold and delicate, the density is combined, the pattern is well-proportioned, the rhythm is strong, and it is pleasing to the eye, fully reflecting its appearance quality and aesthetic value. At present, Jiyang black pottery products sell well in Hong Kong, Macao, the United States, Thailand, France and other countries and regions.