Dihe Glutinous Rice

Dihe Glutinous Rice

　　Dihe Glutinous Rice (also known as Fragrant Glutinous Rice)

　　Grown in the Baiyi Yao Mountains on the border of northern Guangdong. Since ancient times, it has been a traditional upland crop cultivated by slash-and-burn farming methods by the Yao people. It requires no chemical pesticides or fertilizers, relying solely on the mountain’s humus and the wood ash from slash-and-burn land clearing to grow. This hardy variety is a specialty of the Yao Mountains in Lianshan. When Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty toured the south, he tasted the Yao Mountain Dihe Glutinous Rice and designated it as a premium tribute product.

　　Dihe Glutinous Rice is renowned for its brownish-red husk, excellent stickiness, strong aroma, high medicinal value, and ease of consumption. It contains essential amino acids, minerals, and various vitamins needed by the human body. Dihe Glutinous Rice can be used for brewing rice wine or yellow wine (sweet wine), or cooked into porridge with nourishing ingredients such as black dates, red dates, and longan, or simply steamed into rice. It is particularly effective in boosting qi and enriching blood, nourishing yin and kidney, and promoting fitness and beauty. It is a healthy food suitable for all ages, contributing to longevity and overall wellness.