Huanren Rice

Huanren Rice

Huanren Rice is a geographical indication (GI) protected product.

Huanren Rice is a geographical indication certified trademark.

　　Huanren Rice, originally known as Jingzu Rice, is produced in Huanren Manchu Autonomous County, Liaoning Province. The county is located in the mountainous region of eastern Liaoning, boasting a beautiful environment and high-quality water sources. The Hunjiang River basin has long been a key production area for premium rice. The rice is as white as jade and produces fragrant, delicious meals. As early as the Qing Dynasty, Huanren Rice was listed as an imperial tribute. After 1949, it was designated by the state as the exclusive rice served to high-level foreign guests, and Huanren County was recognized as a production base for premium rice varieties. In 2006, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of GI product protection for Huanren Rice.

　　Huanren Manchu Autonomous County has a long history of rice cultivation. During the Qing Dynasty, Jingzu Rice produced in Erhulai Town, Huanren, Benxi, had already become an imperial tribute. Also known as "Yellow Fur Rice," Jingzu Rice was grown in areas such as Guangfu Village, Sandaohe Village, and Zhujia Bao Village in Erhulai Town. These areas feature high coverage of natural secondary forests, resilient soil, unpolluted air and water systems, and relatively undisturbed ecosystems. The fertile soil, rich in organic matter and total nitrogen content, is particularly suitable for the cultivation of Jingzu Rice.

　　Growing Environment

　　Huanren Manchu Autonomous County is located in the mountainous region of eastern Liaoning, along the middle and lower reaches of the Hunjiang River, between 124°27'–125°40' east longitude and 40°54'–41°32' north latitude. It borders Ji’an City of Jilin Province to the east, Kuandian County of Liaoning Province to the south, and Xinbin County of Liaoning Province and Tonghua City of Jilin Province to the north. The climate is a temperate continental humid monsoon type, featuring distinct seasons, with an average annual temperature of 7.4°C, an average active accumulated temperature of 3,184°C, an average relative humidity of 66%, and an average frost-free period of about 153 days. The annual average sunshine duration is approximately 2,538 hours, and the average annual precipitation is around 870 millimeters. The county has abundant water resources, primarily from the Hunjiang River system, with 84 rivers covering a drainage area of over 10 km², including 10 rivers with drainage areas exceeding 100 km².

　　Honors and Certifications

　　As early as the Qing Dynasty, Huanren Rice was listed as an imperial tribute. After 1949, it was designated by the state as the exclusive rice served to high-level foreign guests. In 1958, at the International Agricultural Products Expo held in India, Huanren Rice won honors for the country, and Huanren County was recognized as a production base for premium rice varieties. In 1985, the Liaoning Provincial Government designated Huanren County as a special tribute rice production base.

　　Geographical Indication Product Protection

　　In accordance with the "Regulations on the Protection of Geographical Indication Products," the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine conducted a review of the application for GI product protection of Huanren Rice. Upon approval, GI product protection for Huanren Rice was implemented starting September 25, 2006. I. Scope of Protection The scope of protection for Huanren Rice as a geographical indication product is based on the proposal outlined in the "Request for Defining the Scope of Protection for Huanren Rice as a Geographical Indication Product" (Huan Zheng [2006] No. 47) submitted by the People’s Government of Huanren Manchu Autonomous County, Liaoning Province. This includes the entire current administrative region of Huanren Manchu Autonomous County, Liaoning Province.