Jurong Rice

Jurong Rice

Jurong Rice is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural produce.

　　Jurong Rice

　　Grain

　　Geographical Scope

　　Jurong Town is under the jurisdiction of Bin County, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province. It is located in the southern part of Heilongjiang Province, at the convergence of the Zhangguangcai Mountain Range and the Songhua River. The town comprises 13 administrative villages, including one Korean ethnic settlement village, 52 natural hamlets, 3,600 households, and a population of 31,214. The cultivated land area spans 25,423 hectares. The protected production area of Jurong Rice includes seven villages in Jurong Town such as Jixiang and Sanhe, as well as six villages in Manjing Town, totaling 13 administrative villages. The geographical coordinates are longitude 126°55′41″ to 128°19′17″ and latitude 45°30′37″ to 46°01′20″. The total area of the protected geographical region is 30,635.64 hectares, with 2,000 hectares dedicated to rice cultivation, yielding an annual output of 15,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: Unique climate, soil, and irrigation conditions contribute to the overall characteristics of Jurong Rice—pleasing appearance and superior quality. Jurong Rice grains are plump, slender, uniform, crystal-clear, and have a clean, white, and transparent color. When cooked, the rice grains are glossy and oily, exuding a rich aroma. They taste sweet and fragrant, with a soft, sticky, and elastic texture that offers an excellent mouthfeel. Moreover, leftover rice does not harden upon cooling. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Jurong Rice has a zinc content of ≥25 mg/kg, crude protein content of ≥5.5%; amylose content of 14–18%; gel consistency of ≥70 mm, and alkali spreading value of 7.0. 3. Safety Requirements: Jurong Rice meets the standards set by NY/T 491, the "Green Food Rice Standard." 4. Packaging, Labeling, and Related Regulations: During transportation, vehicles must be clean, dry, and equipped with rainproof facilities. Transport with toxic, harmful, corrosive, or odorous substances is strictly prohibited. Storage should occur in light-proof, room-temperature, dry environments with moisture-proof facilities. Storage facilities must be clean, dry, ventilated, and free from pests and rodents. Storage with toxic, harmful, corrosive, mold-prone, damp, or odorous items is strictly forbidden.