Zouma Gexian Rice [Hubei Hefeng Specialty]

What is Zouma Ge Xian Mi? Authentic Hubei Hefeng specialty: Zouma Ge Xian Mi

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Basic Introduction to Zouma Gexian Rice

Zouma Gexian Rice is a freshwater wild algae plant, a famous specialty of Zouma Town, Hefeng County, Hubei Province, with a long history of export. It is a multicellular filamentous blue-green algae, belonging to the phylum Cyanobacteria, class Cyanobacteria, order Syngnathidae, and family Nymphalidae, along with Auricularia auricula and Nostoc flagelliformes. Nostoc algae is currently one of the most widely distributed blue-green algae, found in various water bodies, soils, river estuaries, and even in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. But the distribution of Gexianmi (scientific name "pseudo spherical bead algae") in the world is very rare. Currently, the main distribution in China is in Zouma Town, Hefeng County, Hubei Province, and there are also small amounts reported in Africa and other places. Gexian rice grows in underdeveloped mountainous water areas. It is a natural, pollution-free, and authentic green food with high nutritional value. It is a high protein and multi-functional nutritional food, and is a rare delicacy at banquets. It can be called a masterpiece in China and a rare delicacy in the world<21 Dan family, medical expert, Taoist ethicist) got sick on the way to the Nanling Mountain, and the disease was collected for food, which was miraculously effective in healing the body disease. Later, Hong joined the court to dedicate it to the emperor. The weak and sickly prince ate it, and the sick and strong emperor ate it, and the emperor's mother ate it, and sought medical advice everywhere to cure the incurable night blindness, The legend goes that the emperor felt great kindness and bestowed the name "Ge Xian Mi" upon "Tian Xian Mi"

Regional Scope

Zouma Town is located in the southwest of Hefeng County, Hubei Province, adjacent to the Huping Mountain Tourist Area in Hunan Province to the east and Zhangjiajie Scenic Area to the south. It is 600 kilometers away from Wuhan and Changsha, 270 kilometers away from Yichang Port, with geographical coordinates of 109 ° 8 ′ -110 ° 3 ′ E longitude and 29 ° 39 ′ -30 ° 9 ′ N latitude. The average altitude is 920 meters, with a relative height difference of 1086 meters. Including Qianjin Village, Wangjiabao Village, Gucheng Village, Yanghe Village, Liqiao Village, Baiguo Village, Jinlong Village, Guancang Village, Liujiaya Village, Huaqiao Village, Shengzi Village, Suoping Village, Gangjiawan Village, Jiuling Village, Beizhen Village, Jingang Village, Dadian Village, Meiping Village, Hongtu Village, and Jiudong Village within the territory of Zouma Town, totaling 20 villages

Gexian rice is rich in nutrients and contains 7 of the 8 essential amino acids for the human body. Its total protein content is 52.7%, which is more than 23 times higher than the so-called "king of fruits" Chinese kiwifruit. It also contains various vitamins and other essential trace elements for the human body, such as manganese, calcium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, etc., which are beyond the reach of natural foods

(1) Sensory characteristics: The finished product is in the form of dark green granules, without any odor, and must not contain any non Gexian rice impurities; After the warm water is restored, it takes on a dark green and round bead shape with a diameter of no more than 8mm. It is delicate and transparent, with the unique fragrance of Hefeng Zouma Gexian rice. The soup color is colorless, clear, and bright

(2) Internal quality indicators: 100g of dried Hefeng Zouma Gexian rice contains ≥ 24g of protein, ≥ 8g of vitamin C (mg/kg), ≤ 10g of ash, and ≤ 18g of moisture. How did the history of Zouma Gexian rice come about when its hygiene indicators and pesticide residue levels meet relevant national standards

(1) Soil topography: There are many types of soil in Zouma Town, including yellow soil, yellow brown soil, limestone soil, paddy soil, etc., with a total area of 73858 acres; The soil in the whole town is neutral to alkaline, generally lacking in nitrogen, severely lacking in zinc, and rich in organic matter. The terrain is generally characterized by a northwest high and a southeast low, with a large drop, towering mountains, undulating peaks, crisscrossing streams and rivers, deep surface cutting, and hilly and mountainous geographical features

(2) Climate situation: Zouma Town belongs to the subtropical continental non monsoon humid climate, with three special geographical forms of high mountains, two high mountains, and low mountains. The four seasons are distinct, with hot winters and hot summers, refreshing springs and early autumns, abundant rainfall, rain and heat in the same season, long frost free period, and distinct three-dimensional climate. The annual average temperature is 12.2 degrees, the accumulated temperature throughout the year is 3691 degrees, the annual sunshine hours are 1342 hours, the sunshine rate is 30%, and the frost free period is 225 days

(3) Hydrological conditions: Zouma Town has a vast territory with crisscrossing rivers and ravines, including the Jiangping River basin. The rainfall is abundant, with an average annual rainfall of 1934mm

There are no large chemical plants, no emissions of "three wastes" and air pollution, and no history of heavy metal pollution in Zouma Town. According to environmental department monitoring, the surface water in Zouma Town meets the Class II water quality standard of the national "Surface Water Environmental Quality Standards", with good water quality perception, colorless, odorless, tasteless, transparent, pH value between 4.5-7, arsenic ≤ 0.05, cadmium ≤ 0.005, lead ≤ 0.05 and other relevant indicators that meet the drinking water quality standards formulated by China and the World Health Organization

(4) Cultural and historical situation: According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", "Ge Xian Mi was born on a stone in the cave along the creek in Huguang (now under the jurisdiction of Zouma Town, Hefeng County, Hubei Province). When it was hit by heavy rain, the cave mouth was opened and the rice flowed out. The local people picked it up and initially mixed it with small fresh fungus, which was purple green in color and mixed it with vinegar. It was fat green and edible, and the soil was called Tian Xian Cai. When it was dried, it became Tian Xian Mi... Jin Ge Hong (referring to Eastern Jin people, alchemists, medical experts, Taoist ethicists) fell ill while traveling on horseback and forced it to be harvested for food. He miraculously recovered from his illness. Later, the flood entered Chaoge. In order to dedicate himself to the emperor, the weak and sickly Crown Prince ate it to cure his illness and strengthen his body. The Empress Dowager ate it and sought medical treatment everywhere to cure her incurable night blindness. The emperor felt great kindness and bestowed the name" Ge Xian Mi "upon the" Tian Xian Mi "