Where is the hometown of buckwheat?

The hometown of buckwheat in China is Kulun Banner, Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia.

Huan County is located in the hilly and gully region of Longdong Loess Plateau in the northeast of Gansu Province, and the soil mainly belongs to black loessial soil and loessial soil. It belongs to temperate arid and semi-arid continental monsoon climate. Sufficient sunshine, abundant light energy resources, cool and dry climate and short frost-free period. The unique geographical location and climatic characteristics make the buckwheat products in Huanxian county have the characteristics of large grains.

The geographical indication products of buckwheat in Huan County are protected in Tianshui Town, Shancheng Town, Luoshan Town, Maojing Town, Do-Jin Cha Town, Lujiawan Town, Xiaonangou Town, Qiu Nan Town, Hudong Town, Hongde Town, Gengwan Town, Siheyuan Town, Qintuanzhuang Town, Huancheng Town, Quzi Town, Mubo Town, Bazhu Town and Fanjiachuan Town.

Characteristics of buckwheat in Huanxian County

1, Huanxian buckwheat planting has a long history. Due to the specific geographical and soil conditions, buckwheat products in Huanxian county have the characteristics of large particles, prominent corners, thin skin, white flour, large gluten and high quality.

2. The buckwheat in Huan County has high yield, fine flour and uniform color, and the produced food has bright appearance, smooth entrance and good palatability.

3. The nutritional value of buckwheat in Huan County is very high. Every 100g buckwheat flour contains protein 1 1.2%, fat 2.4%, carbohydrate 72%, and vitamin B 1 and B2 is higher than that of rice and wheat flour. Among the 22 amino acids needed by human body, buckwheat flour contains 17, so it is called health food. It is a kind of food with the same origin of medicine and food, and its element ratio is just right for human body. It is really the king of grains, the miracle element of life.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Huanxian County