Shiping Hei’er Glutinous Rice

Shiping Hei’er Glutinous Rice

Shiping Hei’er Glutinous Rice is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　　Hei’er glutinous rice enjoys widespread fame. As early as during the Qing Dynasty, it was offered as tribute to Emperor Kangxi. During the Republican era, it was sent as tribute to the then puppet President Wang Jingwei. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the people of Hei’er specially mailed it to the 1st Premier. It is said that after receiving it, the Premier tried a little while hosting foreign guests, and shared the rest with Comrade Mao Zedong, who both found it very good. He later wrote back saying: “The taste is excellent, and it should be quite easy to cultivate,” and also sent back grain coupons and Renminbi. In 1989, the 1st General Secretary visited Shiping, Luoping, and other areas on an inspection tour, and purchased 300 kilograms. The traditional variety of glutinous rice produced in Hei’er has seven major features: first, high quality; second, high value; third, attractive appearance; fourth, superior rice quality; fifth, fame spread far and wide after being tasted by some senior leaders; sixth, locational advantages; seventh, strong market demand and good pricing.

　　Shiping Hei’er Glutinous Rice

　　 Shiping County Agriculture Bureau Agricultural Technology Extension Center

　　 13365125

　　 Glutinous Rice