Changzhou pickled radish

Changzhou pickled radish, or Wujin pickled radish, is a renowned local delicacy of pickled radish from Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China.

History

The residents of Changzhou utilize Xinzha red radish as the primary component, originating from Panjiaxiang, Suizhao Village, and Beizhao Village in Xiitang in Xinzha, subsequently spreading beyond its initial locale. The historical practice of local radish cultivation and pickling in Changzhou is documented in ancient texts like “Facts Collection” and “Sang Tong Jue” from the Song Dynasty, detailing how locals sliced radishes into white pieces at the onset of winter or sun-dried them using bamboo plaques and reed curtains. Local variants are classified into two categories: sweet and salty.
In 1900, the West Gate Taiping Lane witnessed the establishment of the "Xinming Pickle Company" and other processing and production enterprises. Following the creation of the People's Republic of China and the implementation of a public-private partnership, the Changzhou Sauce Factory was founded, renowned for its "red plum" brand "sweet radish jerky." The "Golden Dragon" brand of dried radish is exported to Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and other countries. In September 2009, the dried radish pickling technique of Changzhou was officially recognized as part of the second batch of.