Hanzhong Rice

Hanzhong Rice

Hanzhong Rice is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Hanzhong Rice is a product of geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　Hanzhong rice features long, slender, and evenly shaped grains with a clean white color, crystal clarity, smooth and glossy texture, and a pure, fragrant aroma.

　　Hanzhong is hailed as the most suitable region in China for rice cultivation. Hanzhong rice is a medium-to-late maturing indica variety grown at the same latitude, benefiting from a longer growth period, which results in higher-quality rice. The grain quality reaches Grade 2 or above, with the highest grade being Grade 1.

　　The protected cultivation area of Hanzhong rice spans approximately 100,000 hectares, with about 1.18 million mu of rice planted regularly and an annual output of 500,000 tons. It is highly favored by consumers and enjoys strong sales in regions such as Sichuan, Chongqing, and Hubei.

　　Geographical Scope

　　Hanzhong is located in the southwestern part of Shaanxi Province, bordered by the Qinling Mountains to the north, the Daba Mountains to the south, and the Hanzhong Basin in the central area. Rice is the primary grain crop in Hanzhong, mainly cultivated in flatlands, hills, and shallow mountainous areas at elevations between 450 and 750 meters. The protected geographical indication area for Hanzhong Rice as an agricultural product covers 10 counties and 1 district under the administration of Hanzhong City, encompassing 175 towns across Hantai District, Nanzheng County, Chenggu County, Yang County, Xixiang County, Mian County, Ningqiang County, Lueyang County, Zhenba County, Liuba County, and Foping County. The geographical coordinates are between 105°30′ and 108°16′ east longitude, and 32°08′ and 33°53′ north latitude. It stretches from Bamiao Town in Zhenba County in the east, to Yan Chang Town in Zhenba County in the south, to Qingmuchuan Town in Ningqiang County in the west, and to Jiangkou Town in Liuba County in the north. The total production area covers 100,000 hectares (1.5 million mu), with an annual rice yield of 650,200 tons.

　　Product Quality and Characteristic Features

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: Hanzhong rice is an indica type with good processing quality—its brown rice rate is 75–79%, whole milled rice rate is 52–56%, and chalky grain rate is ≤20%. The rice grains are long, slender, and uniformly shaped, with a clean white color, crystal clarity, smooth and glossy texture, and a pure aroma. When cooked into congee, it has a milky texture, sweet and mellow flavor; when steamed, it is glossy, aromatic, soft, and not sticky; leftover rice holds its grain shape well and does not harden upon cooling. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Hanzhong rice is rich and balanced in nutrients, containing no less than 6.0g of protein per 100g, 0.3–1.5g of fat per 100g, no less than 5.8g of total amino acids per 100g, 14.0–20.0g of amylose per 100g, and no less than 2.0μg of selenium per 100g. 3. Safety Requirements: Producers using the Hanzhong Rice label must ensure that their production bases and rice products meet pollution-free origin and product standards. Batch inspections comply with the rice product quality and safety requirements outlined in the Agricultural Office Quality Document [2015] No. 4.