To ensure product quality, a specialized team from Maoge Group-comprising supply, quality control, and branding departments-visited the core planting areas in the Sichuan Basin. The team oversaw the harvesting and initial processing of broad-leaf mustard greens and "Chun bu lao" round radishes, tracing the source of flavor and protecting authenticity with dedicated care.
Seeking Freshness in the Field: Fertile Soil Nurtures Quality Vegetables
The team first went to production areas in Mianyang and Deyang in northern Sichuan. Located at the basin's edge, the region enjoys cool, moist winters and nutrient-rich alluvial soil, making it an ideal growing area for broad-leaf mustard greens.
Rows of mustard greens flourished in the fields, with broad, thick leaves. The team carefully inspected each row, checking growth condition, leaf fullness, color, and brightness against Maoge's harvesting standards.
"This year's greens are exceptional-each one is strong and well-formed," a team member noted. For Maoge, preserving the natural taste of raw ingredients is essential to achieving pure fermented flavor.
Selecting Authentic Taste: The "Chun bu lao" Round Radish
Next, the team visited Maoge's exclusive planting bases in Suining and Meishan to inspect the core ingredient of its pickled radish seasoning: the "Spring Forever" round radish.
The local climate, with distinct seasons and notable day-night temperature variation, along with loose, aerated river soil, helps the radishes grow deep and develop rich nutrients.
In the fields, farmers gently pull up the radishes by their greens, revealing uniform, smooth-skinned radishes with a fresh, earthy scent.
The radishes are firm, juicy, and naturally sweet without spiciness. This quality allows them to stay crisp and mildly sweet even after 365 days of natural fermentation-making them the signature flavor of Maoge's pickled radish seasoning.
Quality Control Starts Early: The "First Checkpoint" on the Production Line
Freshly harvested ingredients are quickly sent to modern processing facilities near the growing areas. On standardized production lines, the radishes undergo thorough cleaning and sorting, removing impurities while preserving their integrity and purity.
Maoge quality staff supervise the entire process, extending quality control to the very beginning of production and ensuring every step-from field to factory-meets the company's high standards.
Maoge Food believes that good flavor begins with good ingredients. This visit was not only part of the annual harvest inspection but also a reflection of the company's commitment to "exploring local soil and preserving true taste." This dedication, from field to factory, is both the starting point of Maoge's product flavor and a promise of trust to every consumer.