Mingshui Fragrant Rice [Shandong Zhangqiu Specialty]

What is Mingshui fragrant rice? Authentic Shandong Zhangqiu specialty: Mingshui fragrant rice

Content summary:Do you want to know what Mingshui fragrant rice is? This article is a detailed introduction to Mingshui fragrant rice, a specialty of Zhangqiu, Shandong Province. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Mingshui fragrant rice. The full text takes about 9 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Mingshui fragrant rice and the product characteristics of Mingshui fragrant rice? The awards and honors of Mingshui fragrant rice

Basic Introduction of Mingshui Fragrant Rice

The production area of Mingshui Fragrant Rice is in the area of Mingshui Town, located in the eastern suburbs of Jinan City, north of the Yellow River, with very suitable soil conditions for the growth of fragrant rice. In the book "Tian Gong Kai Wu" written by Ming Dynasty scientist Song Yingxing, it is said that "fragrant rice is a type of rice that takes its fragrance and provides it to the nobles. It is harvested very little and is beneficial throughout the day, but it is not enough." According to the "Jinan Prefecture Annals", "Rice is not commonly produced in this area. It can be found in various places throughout history, and the most beautiful one is the Mingshui River in Zhangqiu." According to the "Zhangqiu County Annals", "There are two types of rice, yellow and white." Legend has it that Mingshui fragrant rice has been a tribute to emperors since the Ming Dynasty. The characteristic is slightly yellow, semi transparent, oily and shiny; When steaming rice, the aroma is elegant

Regional Scope

The regional protection scope of Mingshui fragrant rice is within the territory of Zhangqiu City, Shandong Province. The geographical coordinates are 117 ° 24 ′ 00 ″ E to 117 ° 31 ′ 00 ″ E and 36 ° 40 ′ 00 ″ N to 36 ° 46 ′ 00 ″ N. It is 70 kilometers long from north to south and 37 kilometers wide from east to west, with a total area of 185500 hectares and a production area of 140 hectares. The annual output is more than 800 tons, mainly involving five administrative villages of Lianpo, Yanchi, Zhanwang, Qianjing, and Lujia in Mingshui Street Office, Zhangqiu City

1. External sensory characteristics: The quality characteristics of Mingshui fragrant rice can be summarized in five words, namely: fragrant, excellent, fresh, refreshing, and precious. Fragrance: Mingshui fragrant rice grains are slightly yellow, plump, hard in texture, transparent in color, oily and shiny, with a rich aroma that is refreshing. The strong aroma of Mingshui fragrant rice is unmatched by other fragrant rice, which is the biggest characteristic of Mingshui fragrant rice. It is due to the inherent characteristics of the Mingshui fragrant rice variety, and is closely related to the local special water quality and soil. When flowering in the field, the fragrance can drift far away; When steaming and cooking, the fragrance is even more elegant. Since ancient times, there has been a folk saying that goes, 'A plant blooms for miles, and a family cooks for the whole village.'. Excellent: Mingshui fragrant rice has excellent quality and rich nutrition. Fragrant rice has a unique aroma and is volatile. When cooking rice, a small amount is mixed to make it soft, strong, and fragrant. Fragrant rice has a sweet and mild taste, and has medicinal functions such as tonifying the spleen, strengthening the stomach, and clearing the lungs. It is known as a "treasure among grains". Fresh: Mingshui fragrant rice has a bright color and steamed milk white, which is pleasing to the eye. Shuang: Mingshui fragrant rice is not greasy when eaten, with a delicious and refreshing taste that enhances appetite. Zhen: The yield of Mingshui fragrant rice is extremely low (generally only 300kg/mu), and its aroma and other quality characteristics are closely related to the local water quality and soil. Only the area at the head of Baimai Spring grows the best; In addition, due to natural resource constraints, the yield is relatively low due to variety limitations. Secondly, due to the constraints of Mingshui Spring water resources, the production area is relatively small. Throughout, its germplasm resources have been scarce and its production area has been relatively small. Due to its low yield, 'Da Hong Mang' is rarely planted and is almost at risk of extinction. Therefore, the product is rare and can only be used by some high-end hotels to entertain VIPs, making it a rare treasure<2. Internal quality indicators: According to the laboratory analysis of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences on February 11, 1981, Mingshui fragrant rice contains 8.83% protein; Lysine 0.30%; Starch 69.73%; Fat content is 2.87%. Therefore, it is of great benefit to human health. Apart from the variety reasons, it is caused by trace elements such as zinc, manganese, lanthanum, titanium, vanadium, cobalt, strontium in the soil and groundwater of the production area. The rice quality is excellent, with a polished rice rate of 77.5%, colorless, semi transparent, smooth and oily, small belly white, non glutinous, and rich in nutrients

Honor of Mingshui Fragrant Rice

October 28, 2011. The geographical indication certification trademark "Mingshui Fragrant Rice" has been registered and obtained the right to use in the Trademark Announcement of the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. This is the second geographical indication certification trademark successfully registered by Zhangqiu after the geographical indication certification trademarks "Yan Zhongbao" and "Zhangqiu Scallion"