Baguzhuang Rice

Baguzhuang Rice

Baguzhuang Rice is a protected geographical indication product.

Baguzhuang Rice is a protected agricultural geographical indication product.

　　In the first year of the Guangxu reign (1875), General Zhou Shengfu introduced fresh water to flush out the brackish water in the Xiaozhan and Xincheng area. He reclaimed over 136,500 mu of rice paddies. In the 30th year of the Republic of China (1941), the Japanese North China Garrison established the “Luan County Farm of Huabei Kaanye Co., Ltd.” It invested 1.3965 million yuan in puppet currency, reclaiming 349,100 mu of land in and south of Baguzhuang to begin rice cultivation. In 1967, the technical station of the Baguzhuang Working Committee conducted trials on plastic film seedling cultivation for rice. By 1980, film seedling cultivation had become widespread. In 2002, the county agriculture bureau promoted pollution-free rice cultivation techniques in Baguzhuang Town. In 2005, Baguzhuang Town was certified as a base for pollution-free agricultural products. In 2013, the Hebei Coastal Rice Research Institute held a new variety demonstration meeting in Baguzhuang Town, promoting new varieties such as “Xiangweidao” and “Yanzhi Rice.” Baguzhuang Rice from Luannan is widely known for its uniformly sized, sticky, soft, fragrant, and delicious grains, rivaling Tianjin’s “Xiaozhan Rice.” The “Baiyu” and “Luanyu” brands of Baguzhuang Rice have been showcased at various Tangshan and Hebei agricultural expos as specialty products of Luannan, and have been awarded titles such as “Tangshan Characteristic Agricultural Product” and “Hebei Famous and High-quality Agricultural Product.”

　　Baguzhuang Rice is also produced in Tanghai, Luannan, Leting, and Fengnan. Since its main production area and supply of improved seeds are centered in Tanghai County, it is also known as “Tanghai Rice.” Located downstream of the Luanhe River and along the Bohai Sea, the county has over 50 years of rice-growing history. Renowned for its uniformly sized, sticky, soft, fragrant, and delicious grains, Baguzhuang Rice rivals Tianjin’s “Xiaozhan Rice.” It is rich in nutrients, making it a popular staple and a must-have during festive celebrations. Each year, besides meeting local needs, a large quantity is exported to other regions.

　　Region: Hebei

　　Applicant: Rural Professional Technical Association of Baguzhuang Town, Luannan County

　　Region: 2014

　　Geographical Scope

　　Baguzhuang Rice is mainly produced in Baguzhuang Town, Luannan County. Located southwest of Luannan County in Hebei Province, Baguzhuang Town lies in the lower reaches of the Luanhe River and along the Bohai Sea, boasting over 70 years of rice cultivation history. The protected area for Baguzhuang Rice includes 45 villages within Baguzhuang Town, stretching east to Nanjiezhuangzi, south to Zhangcuigezhuang, west to Xiaoshuangtuo, and north to Wanggoufu. Its geographic coordinates are between 118°37′12″–118°27′58″ east longitude and 39°17′4″–39°24′25″ north latitude. The protected area spans 119,400 mu, with about 70,000 mu under rice cultivation year-round, producing 38,000 tons of rice annually.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Quality Characteristics: Baguzhuang Rice is crystal clear and glossy, with uniform, neat grains, few broken grains, minimal impurities, small belly-white areas, a whole milled rice rate of ≥95%, chalky rice rate of ≤7%, chalkiness degree of ≤5%, and a thousand-kernel weight of about 20 grams. When cooked, it emits a rich fragrance, with tightly structured, sticky, glossy grains. It is smooth, soft, fragrant, delicate, moderately firm, and boasts the natural aroma of rice. 2. Internal Quality Characteristics: Baguzhuang Rice is nutritionally rich. Testing shows it contains 6.4g protein/100g, 1.2g fat/100g, and 3mg calcium/100g. 3. Quality and Safety Standards: The processing precision of Baguzhuang Rice meets the grade standards specified in GB1354—86, and hygiene indicators comply with those in GB2715—2005.