Taishan Rice

Taishan Rice

Taishan Rice is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Taishan Rice is a product certified under the Agricultural Geographical Indications system.

　　Situated in the southwestern part of Guangdong Province and bordering the South China Sea, Taishan is embraced by mountains on three sides, enjoying excellent geographical conditions and abundant land resources. With a subtropical climate featuring plentiful rainfall and long hours of sunshine, it is highly conducive to rice farming. The region has multiple rice planting bases and a 200,000-mu rice demonstration zone. The rice grown here is sweet and fragrant in taste, soft and smooth without being greasy. Taishan rice noodles made from this rice are especially sweet and flavorful, making it a distinctive local specialty.

　　Taishan has an annual rice sowing area of 72,000 hectares, with high-quality rice coverage reaching 99.86%. The annual rice output exceeds 250,000 tons, making it the county-level city with the largest rice planting area and the highest proportion of high-quality rice in Guangdong Province. It is also one of the country’s key national premium commodity grain production bases, often referred to as the “Number One Paddy Field of Guangdong.” In 2013, Taishan was honored by the China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Association as the “Hometown of China’s Premium Siyou Rice.”

　　Taishan Rice is highly nutritious, rich in protein and starch. The total broken rice content ranges from 7.8% to 13%, the husking rate is less than 85%, the milled rice rate is 72–74%, and the head rice rate is 69.70–73.30%. Its amylose content is 17.4–19.12%, gel consistency is 83–88 mm, and protein content is 7.97–10.90%. The color and aroma are normal. The grains are slender, typically measuring 6.5–7.5 mm in length with a length-to-width ratio of 2.8.

　　In addition, “Taishan Rice” grains are crystal clear, free from white cores or belly-white. The rice has a fragrant aroma, and when cooked, the grains are soft and smooth without being sticky. It remains firm when cold, offers a delicious taste with a fragrant aroma, has a pleasant bounce to the bite, and fills the air with a mouthwatering fragrance.

　　Within Taishan, there is a coastline (including islands) stretching 649.2 kilometers, 119 bays and harbors, and 265 islands in the Chuanshan Archipelago, including Shangchuan Island covering 156.7 square kilometers and Xiachuan Island spanning 98 square kilometers. The area features mountains, hills, plains, and tidal flats. With fertile land, a mild climate, and abundant produce, it is known as the “Land of Fish and Rice” in the Pearl River Delta region.

　　Taishan City is rich in agricultural resources. It has a farming population of 758,800 and a cultivated land area of 715,000 mu, including 600,500 mu of paddy fields, earning it the reputation of the “Number One Paddy Field of Guangdong.” With a mild climate and abundant produce, Taishan is also one of the country’s national commodity grain bases.

　　On December 8, 2015, during the fifth national expert review meeting for agricultural geographical indications registration, “Taishan Rice” successfully passed the expert evaluation and defense, becoming the third product in Jiangmen City to be protected under the Agricultural Geographical Indications registration system.

　　Grain

　　Guangdong

　　Taishan City Grain Industry Association

　　The product originates from 18 towns (streets, farms) under the jurisdiction of Taishan City, including Taicheng Subdistrict, Dajiang Town, Shuibu Town, Baisha Town, Sanhe Town, Sijiu Town, Chonglou Town, Doushan Town, Duchu Town, Chixi Town, Duifen Town, Guanghai Town, Haiyan Town, Wencun Town, Beidou Town, Shenjing Town, Chuanshan Town, and Haiyan Overseas Chinese Farm. The geographical coordinates are between 112°18′ to 113°03′ east longitude and 21°34′ to 22°27′ north latitude.