Caofeidian Rouge Rice

Caofeidian Rouge Rice

Caofeidian Rouge Rice is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Rouge Rice is a unique variety of red rice exclusive to Tangshan City, Hebei Province. It resembles upland japonica rice in appearance, has awns, and is classified as japonica rice. The grains are elliptical-cylindrical in shape, dark red both inside and out, with purplish-red lines along the grain. The “three stretches” characteristic refers to the differing ratio of amylopectin to amylose in the starch of Rouge Rice compared to ordinary rice. This type of rice is renowned for its rich flavor, fragrant aroma, slight red hue, and long grains. When cooked, it turns a bright rouge color, and is praised for being “slightly red in color with long grains, and fragrant with a rich taste,” earning it the name Imperial Field Rouge Rice. Commonly known as red rice among the people, it was once famous as tribute rice for the imperial palace. Moreover, its fragrance and color remain even after being recooked three times. As the grains stretch slightly longer with each additional cooking, it is called “Three-Stretch” rice. It also features a high yield of cooked rice.

　　Caofeidian Rouge Rice  Tangshan Caofeidian District Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Aquatic Technology Extension Station