Luzhou Luosha Tribute Rice

Luzhou Luosha Tribute Rice

　　Luzhou Luosha Tribute Rice is a famous specialty from Longmatan District, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province. The rice grains are slender, snow-white as if made of smooth cream, moist, delicious, with a moderate texture, and rich aroma. It is packed with various vitamins and amino acids, and is known as the "Calcium King among Rice."

　　Luzhou Luosha Tribute Rice, also known as Luzhou Silver Needle Rice, is produced in Longmatan District, Luzhou City. It has long been a tribute rice for the imperial court. Certified by the National Rice and Products Testing Center, it is rich in 17 types of amino acids and multiple vitamins, with high protein content and abundant soluble calcium and iron, earning it the title of “Calcium King among Rice.”

　　Luosha Tribute Rice is a traditional local specialty of Luzhou City. Its main production area, Longmatan District in Luzhou, enjoys favorable natural conditions including temperature, light, water, and soil. The microclimate in the region is especially suitable for rice cultivation. Particularly, the “black oil sandy soil” centered around Luoshaping nourishes this pearl of southern Sichuan rice—Luosha Tribute Rice—with its rich nutrients. It was honored as a Famous Brand Product at the China International Agricultural Fair in 1999.

　　Luosha Tribute Rice became a tribute rice for the imperial court as early as the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, and for a long time, it was used only as a gift. Due to the unique characteristics of the variety and the demanding geographical environment, it boasts distinctive color, aroma, taste, and quality. It is rich in 17 types of amino acids and multiple vitamins, and its soluble calcium content is five times that of ordinary premium rice. Luosha Tribute Rice was awarded the title of “Famous Brand Product” at the China International Agricultural Fair.