Dehong fragrant soft rice is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Dehong fragrant soft rice is a specialty of Yingjiang County, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan.

Yunnan soft rice varieties are mainly distributed in 11 counties in Dehong, Honghe, Wenshan, Baoshan, Lincang and other prefectures. The distribution altitude is mostly concentrated at 800 to 1,000 meters. Dehong Prefecture has a humid south subtropical climate and is a concentrated production area of ??soft rice. The local Dai people like to eat soft rice. Ruili City in Dehong Prefecture is the distribution center of soft rice resources in Yunnan, followed by Yingjiang, Longchuan, Luxi, etc.

Yunnan soft rice local varieties have tall plants, generally about 175 cm, and can reach 205 cm in height. They have strong stems, scattered leaves and lighter colors. They grow vigorously, have long ears and many large grains, and weigh a thousand grains. higher. The shape of the grains varies depending on the variety, with most grains being elongated. The disadvantages of soft rice local varieties are that they are not resistant to fertilizers, have sparse grains, and have poor threshing properties. It is generally not resistant to rice blast and has low yield, with a yield of only 300 to 400 kilograms per mu. Its advantages are cold and drought tolerance in the later growth period and strong regeneration ability. Most Yunnan soft rice varieties are highly photosensitive and belong to the late season type. In terms of agronomic morphology, they are no different from glutinous rice and sticky rice. The endosperm is waxy and there are various varieties, including red grains and white grains. Generally, white rice is the most common, and some are white rice. Available in transparent, translucent and pink-white.

The quality indicators of rice mainly include four aspects: milling quality, appearance quality, cooking and eating quality and nutritional quality. Differences in people's cultural backgrounds and consumption habits lead to different requirements and priorities for rice quality. The rice quality of Yunnan soft rice varieties is between glutinous rice and sticky rice. The nutritional quality and cooking quality are both good, but the quality of different varieties is still different. Soft rice is moist and refreshing, soft in texture, elastic, fragrant and sweet, shiny and smooth, large and not easy to break, has the characteristics of non-regenerating when cold, good cold rice palatability, excellent nutritional quality, good puffability, good processing quality, and is easy to process. The best raw material for preparing rice (such as sushi, instant rice, etc.), puffed food and various rice snacks.

Soft rice can usually be divided into two types: indica and japonica. Generally, late indica type soft rice accounts for the majority. Farmers in Zhefangba, Luxi County divide soft rice into three grades based on differences in taste and texture. First-grade soft rice is the softest and most delicious, including Haopui, Haojiehai and other varieties; second-grade soft rice includes Haodilahao, Haoerwanghanduo, etc. Third-grade soft rice includes: Haimuxi, Maiannong, Maianxin, etc. In terms of quality identification of Yunnan soft rice, many breeders believe that amylose content can be used as the main classification indicator of soft rice. Yunnan soft rice resources are formed by the interaction between the eating habits of local ethnic minorities and special natural conditions. They have strict regional adaptability, and it is usually difficult to maintain their excellent quality when grown in other places.

Dehong fragrant soft rice

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