Zhenlai Rice

Zhenlai Rice

Zhenlai Rice is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Zhenlai Rice

　　Momoge Wetland Organic Rice Development Association of Zhenlai County

　　Zhenlai County is located in the northwest of Jilin Province, bordered by the Nenjiang River to the east and the Tao'er River to the south. The Nenjiang River is one of only two unpolluted rivers in China. With lush water plants, fertile soil, and blue skies, the area is entirely free from pollution. The rolling waters of the Nenjiang River nourish thousands of acres of fertile farmland. The region is renowned for its Nenjiang Bay Rice, which features pearly white grains, a rich and fragrant aroma, and is rich in various amino acids as well as essential trace elements such as calcium, iron, and zinc. Regular consumption can have health benefits. The rice comes in seven product types, including vacuum packaging and premium box packaging. It won the gold award at the 2000 China Changchun International Agricultural & Food Expo and was recognized as a National Famous Brand Product in 2001. The county produces 15,000 tons of Nenjiang Bay Rice and 50,000 tons of other branded rice annually. Zhenlai County is home to the world-typical and largest wetland reserve in Jilin Province, covering 300,000 hectares, and hosts 295 bird species across 55 families in 17 orders. It is an ideal location for producing green food.

　　Features

　　1. Plump grains with a hard texture and clear, pearly white color.

　　2. Glossy cooked grains with a strong, fragrant aroma.

　　3. High yield after cooking, less sticky, and slightly crisp texture.

　　4. Rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals.

　　5. Cross-section is mostly flat and round, with many grains being white and transparent, as well as some semi-transparent and opaque.

　　6. Northeastern rice is typically long-grain with high amylose content, making it delicious, fragrant, and resistant to retrogradation (i.e., it doesn’t go mushy when cooled).