Bưởi Đoan Hùng – Special Product of the Ancestral Land

Phú Thọ province currently has more than 4300 hectares of various types of pomelo, with the majority located in Doan Hung district – the confluence of the two rivers, the Lo River and the Chay River. Nowadays, the pomelo tree is recognized by Doan Hung district as one of the key economic crops bringing high economic value to this region. The delicious quality of Doan Hung pomelo, coupled with the promotion of the Doan Hung pomelo trade, has made it extremely popular among consumers.

Golden Doan Hung Pomelos

Currently, “Pomelo Suu” and “Pomelo Bang Luan” are two specialty varieties that have created the brand “Doan Hung Specialty Pomelo” with a distinctive aroma, refreshing sweetness, thin skin, and juicy flesh. In addition to following the VietGap process from leaf pruning, fertilizing, and assisting in pollination, locals also pay attention to affixing traceability labels for Suu and Bang Luan pomelos that meet the standards of quality and appearance. This is to protect the rights of growers and the interests of consumers, and also to safeguard the brand for this local specialty.

In 2006, Doan Hung specialty pomelo was granted a geographical indication certificate by the National Office of Intellectual Property (Ministry of Science and Technology). It is nationally protected indefinitely across the territory and has been honored three times as a “Vietnam Agriculture Gold Brand.” In 2020, Doan Hung pomelo was recognized by the Provincial People’s Committee as one of the 28 OCOP (One Commune, One Product) products in the province and participated in the OCOP Fair held in November 2020 – an opportunity to promote the brand and expand the market for Doan Hung pomelo.

Doan Hung Pomelo Showcase at OCOP Fair 2020

Doan Hung Pomelo Gift Bag

Especially, in addition to traditional pomelos, after years of research and officially entering production, the high-tech cooperative of Doan Hung has processed and brought to market many products with various uses, contributing to increasing the economic value of the pomelo tree. Using readily available materials from pomelos such as pomelo flowers, pomelo peel, pomelo seeds, pomelo pulp, etc., they have produced various products for consumers and tourists, such as pomelo peel essential oil, pomelo peel jam, dried pomelo pulp for making pomelo tea, pomelo seed oil, and supplying pomelo peel to hair salons for shampoos. These innovations have created jobs for local people, increased the value of pomelo trees, and contributed significantly to additional income.

Processed Pomelo Products: Pomelo Peel Jam, Dried Pomelo Pulp for Pomelo Tea

Pomelo Essential Oil from Doan Hung

Today, Doan Hung pomelo is a natural, safe, and rustic gift that will make recipients feel satisfied and meaningful. It is a very suitable specialty for gifts, especially for those who are from the homeland of Phu Tho in general and Doan Hung in particular.