Samsung fragrant rice is a specialty of Shizhu County, Chongqing, with a long history of cultivation. This rice grows at an altitude of 800-1200 meters above sea level, in a mild climate, away from the city, with abundant vegetation and beautiful mountains and rivers. The place where it grows is ventilated and transparent, the fertile soil provides sufficient nutrients for rice, and the growth cycle is long, the nutrient accumulation period is long, so the taste is dense and mellow, the rice polishing rate is high, and it is non-waxy.
Three-star fragrant rice is colorless, translucent, smooth and oily, with a small white belly and rich in nutrients. These characteristics make Samsung fragrant rice highly favored by consumers in the market. Samsung fragrant rice not only has a mellow taste, but also has high nutritional value. It is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, calcium, iron and other nutrients, which has the effect of nourishing the body and replenishing energy.
The local people feed on fragrant rice, including rice, rice porridge, Tujia special rice dumplings, artichoke rice, etc. Sowing around "Qingming" every year, "Xiaoman" begins to transplant, and harvests around National Day.
In recent years, under the leadership of Chairman Lang Qishun, Shunde Agricultural Professional Cooperative of Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County has fully presided over the production and sales of three-star fragrant rice. From 500 acres in 2015, it has developed to about 3,000 acres, which has been sold to the whole of China through the Internet + to achieve online and offline integrated development.
Three-star fragrant rice is not only a specialty of Shizhu County, but also an important cultural symbol. In the local area, fragrant rice is the staple food, forming a rich and colorful food culture and folk customs.
In general, Sanxing fragrant rice has become a business card of Shizhu County with its unique growth environment, excellent quality characteristics, rich nutritional value and profound cultural connotation.