Dingyixing
Time-Honored BrandDingyixing · Shanghai · Founded
Dingyixing, a time-honored Shanghai brand, is renowned for its traditional pickled vegetables and condiments. With a century-old heritage, it preserves authentic flavors through time-honored techniques, offering a unique taste that has delighted locals for generations.
Brand Story
Founded in the late Qing Dynasty, Dingyixing's exact founding year remains unverified. The Ding family, originally from Zhejiang, moved to Shanghai and started a sauce shop. Through strict ingredient selection and unique brewing skills, they quickly gained a reputation as a leading pickled vegetable brand. Their products, known for a balanced sweet-savory taste and rich soy aroma, became beloved by locals. Over generations, Dingyixing has adhered to traditional brewing methods while integrating modern hygiene standards, preserving its classic flavors and becoming an integral part of Shanghai's culinary culture. The brand has witnessed Shanghai's transformation from a trading port to an international metropolis, carrying the taste memories of several generations.
Signature Products
A selection of assorted traditional pickled vegetables with a balanced salty-sweet taste, perfect as a side dish. (50-150 RMB)
Brewed using traditional methods, with a rich soy aroma and a glossy red-brown color, ideal for enhancing flavor in cooking. (20-60 RMB)
Smooth texture with a balanced sweet and salty taste, suitable for dipping or preparing Beijing-style dishes. (15-40 RMB)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Shanghai（上海）
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Cultural Note
Dingyixing's brewing techniques follow traditional solar terms, employing natural fermentation and emphasizing the original flavors of ingredients. The pickling process involves repeated sun-drying and marinating, with timing and heat controlled by experience. This craft reflects the wisdom of Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River) in food preservation and flavor, making it an indispensable part of Shanghai's food culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Dingyixing founded?
Dingyixing was founded in null, originating in Shanghai, Shanghai, primarily in the Food & Beverage field.
What is the signature product of Dingyixing?
Its signature product is Pickled Vegetable Gift Box. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
Where can I find the official list of China Time-Honored Brands?
You can log into the MOFCOM "China Time-Honored Brand Information Management System", or browse this site’s brand directory — we have profiled 1,451 time-honored brands.
Sources / References
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