Yin Dian Rice

Yin Dian Rice

　　The Hometown of Tribute Rice — Yin Dian Town in Suizhou is located at the watershed between the Yangtze River Basin and the Huai River Basin, as well as the source of the Piao Shui River. The unique geographical climate and unpolluted mineral-rich water and soil enable the rice produced here to be rich in various trace elements beneficial to the human body. Its grains are crystal-clear, brightly colored, fragrant, soft in taste, and highly nutritious. The selected premium rice is especially favored by many, offering a consistently fresh taste and health benefits such as improving digestion and strengthening the body. In 1987 and 1990, it was recognized as a high-quality product by Hubei Province and the Ministry of Commerce, respectively. It sells well across China and is exported to Southeast Asia, earning a reputation both domestically and internationally. In 2003, the Zengdu District Supply and Marketing Cooperative adopted a method combining traditional farming with modern technology to optimize the planting of this rice variety. By implementing a model of designated variety, fixed-point cultivation, and fixed-point procurement, they produced and processed high-quality rice that is free from pollution and chemical additives. This product was registered as “Shengtai” brand rice by the Zengdu District Supply and Marketing Cooperative. After inspection by relevant departments in Hubei Province, it was listed as a provincial high-quality agricultural product promotion project. In 2004, the district implemented a planting area of 200,000 mu, with an expected yield of up to 100,000 tons. Currently, “Shengtai” brand crystal rice has entered major supermarkets, and the product is in high demand.