Fengcheng Selenium-Rich Rice

Fengcheng Selenium-Rich Rice

Fengcheng Selenium-Rich Rice is a Geographical Indication Protected Product.

　　Fengcheng Selenium-Rich Rice is renowned for its slender, translucent grains, delicious taste, and high selenium content, making it a natural dietary supplement for selenium intake, antioxidant benefits, and immune system enhancement. It has been granted the status of a Geographical Indication Protected Product.

　　Fengcheng City, situated in central Jiangxi Province, spans 2,845 square kilometers and has a population of 1.35 million. It currently has 1.219 million mu of arable land, including 787,000 mu of selenium-rich soil, of which 300,000 mu are arable land.

　　The Fengcheng Selenium-Rich Rice produced in Fengcheng City is known for its slender, translucent grains, delicious taste, and high selenium content, making it a natural dietary supplement for selenium intake, antioxidant benefits, and immune system enhancement.

　　To protect and promote Fengcheng Selenium-Rich Rice, the "Fengcheng Selenium-Rich Rice Production Technical Regulations" have been established to standardize production requirements and provide technical support throughout the pre-production, production, and post-production stages. A number of leading agricultural enterprises with strong market prospects and comprehensive capabilities, including Zhuhai Nongfeng, have been introduced. The Fengcheng China Ecological Selenium Valley Modern Agriculture Management Committee implements "unified branding, unified packaging, unified testing, unified standards, and unified management" for these enterprises. Through the guidance of the committee, the value and market share of enterprise products are enhanced.

　　The production area of Fengcheng Selenium-Rich Rice includes the administrative regions of 11 towns and streets in Fengcheng City, Jiangxi Province: Dongjia Town, Hutang Township, Meilin Town, Shangzhuang Subdistrict, Qiaodong Town, Hehu Township, Lichun Town, Railway Town, Luoshi Town, Xiushi Town, and Quangang Town.

　　I. Varieties

　　Varieties such as the “Xiang Yinong” series.

　　II. Growing Conditions

　　The growing area must meet the general conditions for conventional paddy fields. The soil contains 0.4 to 0.99 mg/kg of selenium, with a pH value of 5.9 to 6.8.

　　III. Cultivation and Management

　　Single-season late rice is cultivated.

　　1. Seeding Time: Seedlings are raised either by dry nursery or wet nursery in paddy fields, with seeding taking place between April 15 and 20.

　　2. Transplanting: The transplanting density is 300,000 to 350,000 plants per hectare, with 6 to 8 seedlings per hill. Transplanting must be completed before June 5.

　　3. Fertilization: Organic fertilizer and well-rotted farmyard manure are used, with a total application rate of no less than 3 tons per hectare. The use of chemical fertilizers and plant growth regulators is prohibited.

　　4. Irrigation: Irrigation water is sourced from groundwater (extracted via drought-resistant wells) or water stored in local reservoirs. The use of river water or unidentified water from external sources is prohibited.

　　5. Pest, Disease, and Weed Control:

　　(1) Pests and Diseases: Controlled through the use of biological pesticides, the release of natural predators, and light or color traps.

　　(2) Weeding: Manual weeding is conducted during the heading and maturity stages. The use of herbicides is prohibited.

　　6. Environmental and Safety Requirements: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, and other inputs must comply with relevant national regulations, and environmental contamination must be avoided.

　　IV. Harvesting

　　Harvesting is carried out promptly from late September to early October. Rice is harvested, dried, and threshed separately, then cleaned and stored after winnowing.

　　V. Processing Technology

　　Paddy → Cleaning → Husking → Milling → Sorting → Storage.

　　VI. Quality Characteristics

　　1. Sensory Characteristics: The grains are slender, translucent, and free of belly-white. When cooked, they exhibit “fragrant, sweet, soft, and smooth” qualities. The cooked rice is flavorful, soft yet not sticky, with a long-lasting aroma.

　　2. Physicochemical Indicators: Selenium content ranges from 0.07 mg/kg to 0.3 mg/kg, and amylose content ranges from 14% to 20%.

　　3. Safety and other quality technical requirements: The safety and other quality technical requirements of the product must comply with relevant national regulations.