Xiaogan Fragrant Rice

Xiaogan Fragrant Rice

Xiaogan Fragrant Rice is a product certified with a Geographical Indication for Agricultural Products.

　　Xiaogan Fragrant Rice

　　Grain

　　Geographic Production Area

　　Xiaogan Fragrant Rice is produced in five counties/districts under the jurisdiction of Xiaogan City, Hubei Province: Xiaonan, Xiaochang, Yingcheng, Anlu, and Hanchuan. It is cultivated across 32 townships (towns, farms, subdistrict offices), and 315 villages. The total planted area reaches 400,000 mu, with an annual output of 240,000 tons. Geographic production area: longitude 113°21′–114°09′, latitude 30°29′–31°19′. See protected area geographic features.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: Xiaogan Fragrant Rice mainly consists of medium-grain rice, including indica, japonica, and glutinous varieties. Grown in plain lake areas with relatively lower air and water temperatures, the rice benefits from large day-night temperature differences during the grain-filling stage, leading to higher nutrient accumulation. Its grains generally weigh about 2 grams more per thousand than those from other producing areas. The rice grains are large, flat and long, plump, measuring 6–7 mm in length with a length-to-width ratio of 3.1–3.2, and weighing 29.56 grams per thousand grains. They have minimal belly-white, are semi-transparent, glossy, smooth, and oily.   2. Internal Quality Indicators: Xiaogan Fragrant Rice contains ≥6.5% protein, ≥6.5% amino acids, and 13.0%–18.0% amylose (dry basis).   3. Safety Requirements: Xiaogan Fragrant Rice complies with the requirements of GB1350 for “Paddy.” During production and processing, it strictly adheres to national mandatory standards including NY/T 5295-2015 Evaluation Criteria for Environment of Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Production Areas, NY/T 496-2010 Guidelines for Rational Use of Fertilizers, GB/T17891 “Premium Paddy,” GB4404.1 “Grain Seeds,” GB/T8321 “Standards for Rational Use of Pesticides,” GB4285 “Safety Regulations for Pesticide Application,” GB1354-2009 “Rice,” GB2715-2005 “Hygienic Standards for Grain,” and GB2763-2005 “Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Food.”