Where are the preserved eggs in Anxin Baiyangdian?

Anxin Baiyangdian preserved egg is a specialty of Baiyangdian in Anxin County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. Baiyangdian is rich in water resources, and the water ducks raised by the lake are delicious. Preserved eggs marinated with duck eggs are crystal clear, brown and translucent, with dark green yolk and pine-like patterns on the surface. They are delicious and are top-grade dishes with wine.

Baiyangdian, located in the middle of Hebei Plain, is a natural water area with vast waters, beautiful scenery and rich products. In addition to fish, shrimp, crab, lotus, lotus root, reed, water chestnut and other aquatic products and local products, it is also rich in preserved eggs, a famous flavor food at home and abroad. Preserved eggs, also known as preserved eggs, are traditional foods exported by our province. Because it is mainly produced in Baiyangdian area, it is also called "Baiyangdian preserved egg". Foreign exports are collectively referred to as "Hebei preserved eggs".

Baiyangdian preserved eggs have been produced for more than 100 years. It is said that during the Qing Dynasty, many local workshops were set up to process preserved fruits (salted duck eggs), which sold well in Beijing, Tianjin, Baoding and other places. Baiyangdian preserved eggs are famous for their large size, unique flavor and rich nutrition. If the eggshell is peeled off, the egg body is crystal clear, brown and translucent, amber and elastic, with beautiful pine patterns on the surface. When the egg is cut, the yolk is dark green or five-colored, with appropriate viscosity, thick but not dripping, fragrant and delicious, not greasy, easy to digest, and most suitable for wine, so there is a local saying that "no pine flowers will make a meal".

Baiyangdian preserved eggs are made from local fresh duck eggs by a unique process. Baiyangdian has a vast water area, a warm and humid climate and a wide variety of aquatic organisms. It is an excellent natural breeding ground for ducks, and local people have the traditional habit of raising ducks. Ducks live in shallow lakes, and their staple food is fresh food such as fish, shrimp, worms, snails and algae. They not only lay many eggs, but also are big and nutritious. It provides high-quality raw materials for preserved egg processing.

In recent years, counties, societies and teams located in Dianqu have set up Dianya Farm and preserved egg processing plants, with an annual output of about 3 million high-quality preserved eggs and exports of more than 6,543,800+6,000. Baiyangdian preserved eggs have unique flavor, stable quality and low lead content. In 1983 national preserved egg quality appraisal, Baiyangdian preserved egg ranked second in the country.

Baiyangdian preserved egg is a geographical indication protection product.