Chengtoushan Rice [Specialty of Lixian County, Hunan]

What is Chengtoushan rice? Authentic specialty of Lixian County, Hunan Province: Chengtoushan rice

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Introduction to Chengtoushan Rice

Chengtoushan Rice was applied for by the Special Rice Planting Association of Chengtoushan Village, Lixian County. The association was established in April 2010 and was awarded the Hunan Advanced Rural Professional Technology Association in 2013. The association's "Yijiu Brand Chengtoushan Purple Rice" has obtained national green food certification and organic food conversion certification. The product won the best-selling product award at the China Green Food 2012 Shanghai Expo

Regional Scope

The geographical indication protection scope of Chengtoushan rice agricultural products includes 11 townships in Lixian County, including Zhanggongmiao, Liyang, Linan, Lidong, Daohe, Dayandang, Daping, Chexi, Cenan, Mengxi, Leigongta, etc. The geographical coordinates are located at 111 ° 35 ′ 08 "-111 ° 55 ′ 43" E longitude and 29 ° 30 ′ 12 "-29 ° 50 ′ 36" N latitude. The total area of rice production in Chengtoushan is 300000 acres. The annual output of rice is 150000 tons

Chengtoushan rice grains are 7.5-8.8 millimeters long, with uniform color and shiny oil; The rice is transparent, with a transparency level of 1, glossy, and a chalkiness degree of 2-10%. It has a strong aroma and good taste quality. The rice made from Chengtoushan rice has a transparent color, a glossy (oily) taste, a fragrant and rich aroma, a sticky texture, and a sweet taste when chewed. After cooling, the rice is not easily regenerated and has a good taste