产地origin： 宁夏中卫 Ningxia Zhongwei
种植面积planting area： 约7.9万亩 about 79000 acres
年产量year yield： 约9.45万吨 about 94500 tons
产季season： 9月-10月SEPT.-OCT.
一、产区特点：Characteristics of the production area:
"1、沙坡头区土壤以灌淤熟化土、灰钙土、风沙土、砾石土为主，透气性好，地质均一，有机质及速效养分含量高，pH值为7.5-8.4，适合苹果的种植。
2、境内有黄河及其支流长流水、清水河等，年平均流量1039.8立方米/秒，平均过境水量328.14亿立方米，有充足的灌溉水资源。
3、属半干旱气候，具有典型的大陆性季风气候和沙漠气候的特点。春暖迟、秋凉早、夏热短、冬寒长，风大沙多，干旱少雨。年平均气温在7.3-9.5℃之间，年均无霜期159-169天，年均降水量179.6-367.4毫米，年蒸发量1829.6-1947.1毫米，全年日照时数3006小时，适宜种植苹果。
1. The soil in Shapotou District is mainly composed of irrigated and silted mature soil, calcareous soil, sandy soil, and gravel soil, with good permeability, uniform geology, high organic matter and available nutrient content, pH value of 7.5-8.4, suitable for apple planting.
2. There are Yellow River and its tributaries such as Changliu River and Qingshui River within the territory, with an average annual flow of 1039.8 cubic meters per second and an average transit water volume of 32.814 billion cubic meters, providing sufficient irrigation water resources.
3. It belongs to a semi-arid climate and has typical characteristics of continental monsoon climate and desert climate. Spring is warm late, autumn is cool early, summer is hot short, winter is cold long, wind is strong, sand is abundant, drought is scarce. The annual average temperature is between 7.3-9.5 ℃, the average frost free period is 159-169 days, the average annual precipitation is 179.6-367.4 millimeters, the annual evaporation is 1829.6-1947.1 millimeters, and the annual sunshine hours are 3006 hours. It is suitable for planting apples."
二、荣誉honor：
"2018年2月12日，原中华人民共和国农业部正式批准对“沙坡头苹果”实施农产品地理标志登记保护 。
2019年11月15日，沙坡头苹果入选中国农业品牌目录。
On February 12, 2018, the former Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China officially approved the registration and protection of geographical indications for agricultural products for ""Shapotou apples"".
On November 15, 2019, Shapotou apples were included in the China Agricultural Brand Catalog."
三、产品特点Product Features：
"外观shape：果实大，圆形或长圆形，平均果重240克，最大果重400克。果面平整有光泽。The fruit is large, round or oblong, with an average weight of 240 grams and a maximum weight of 400 grams. The fruit surface is smooth and shiny.
果重weight：单果约240g about 240g per fruit
口感taste：果实硬度7-8千克/平方厘米，肉质密、脆、汁液多，含糖量在12-14克/100克，总酸0.35-0.58克/100克，可溶性固形物含量在13-16.33克/100克，糖酸比35.98-46.8，甜酸适口，芳香浓郁。The fruit has a hardness of 7-8 kilograms per square centimeter, with dense, crispy flesh and abundant juice. It has a sugar content of 12-14 grams per 100 grams, total acid content of 0.35-0.58 grams per 100 grams, soluble solids content of 13-16.3 grams per 100 grams, a sugar acid ratio of 35.98-46.8, a sweet and sour taste, and a rich aroma.
甜酸比brix：12-16"
四、如何挑选how to choose：
"1、沙坡头苹果的表皮通常比较粗糙，这是因为在生长过程中受到了更多的阳光照射，积累了更多的糖分。
2、用手指轻轻按压苹果，正宗的沙坡头苹果应该有一定的硬度，但又不失弹性。如果苹果过于硬或过于软，都可能是品质不佳的表现。
3、正宗的沙坡头苹果应该有一种自然的果香，香气浓郁且持久。如果苹果闻起来没有味道或者有怪味，可能是存放时间过长或者品质不佳。
4、正宗的沙坡头苹果果脐通常大而深，这是“母”苹果的特征，口感通常更好。果脐小而浅的苹果可能是“公”苹果，口感可能偏硬。
1. The skin of Shapotou apples is usually rough because they receive more sunlight during the growth process and accumulate more sugar.
2. Gently press the apple with your fingers. Authentic Shapotou apples should have a certain hardness but not lose elasticity. If an apple is too hard or too soft, it may be a sign of poor quality.
3. Authentic Shapotou apples should have a natural fruity aroma, rich and long-lasting. If an apple doesn't smell or has a strange odor, it may be due to prolonged storage or poor quality.
4. Authentic Shapotou apples usually have a large and deep navel, which is a characteristic of ""mother"" apples and usually has a better taste. Apples with small and shallow navel may be ""male"" apples, and their taste may be slightly hard."
