Jiulong Xian Rice

Jiulong Xian Rice

　　"Jiulong Xian Rice," introduced, produced, and developed by the Zhijiang City Agriculture Bureau, was rated as "National First-Class Premium Rice" by the Hubei Provincial Quality Agricultural Products Evaluation Committee in January 2000. Rich in vitamins and minerals beneficial to human health, Jiulong Xian Rice helps strengthen the body and promote longevity. Grown mainly in Jiulongxi, where the climate is favorable and the water is clean and unpolluted, the rice has a moderate stickiness, is crystal clear, and boasts a refreshing and sweet taste, making it a high-quality product. As a result, it was highly favored by merchants from across the country at the first Wuhan Grain and Oil Premiums Expo in the autumn of 2000, earning it the elegant title "Zhijiang's Thai Rice." In 2001, the city planted 40,000 mu of the crop, yielding 11,000 tons of premium "Jiulong Xian Rice," which hit the market in October. (Zhijiang)