Organic Ruca Bearded Rice (White Brown Rice)

In the Northwest, Te Rau rice is closely associated with upland rice farming culture, depending largely on rainwater (rainwater) to grow. The Thai people in Van Ho were the first residents in the area to bring Te rau to plant on wet fields.

Te Rau rice is very picky about soil, only grows and produces the highest quality in places with altitudes from 400 – 1000m above sea level, and with temperate climate conditions (from 20-23 degrees Celsius). The rice seeds are grown from cool spring water from the old forest (depending heavily on rainwater). Therefore, the yield of Te Rau rice is only half that of high-yielding rice varieties, not to mention the longer cultivation time than usual (from 4 to 6 months) to bring sweet and rich rice grains from soil nutrients. forest. People with diabetes in the Northwest often choose Te Rau rice as a remedy from mother earth to maintain blood sugar levels at an acceptable level.

Rice cultivation on wet fields is an indigenous knowledge that demonstrates the pinnacle of technique and wisdom of the Thai people in using natural water sources to serve the development of agricultural production. The product is grown and grown by Thai ethnic people in Ban Buot, Chieng Yen commune, Van Ho district, Son La province according to PSG organic standards.

Milled brown rice is a type of rice that when milled from rice, only the husk is removed, the rice bran layer is kept and the germ contains many nutrients such as Vitamin B1, B3, B6, B12, Lipids… which help support digestion and regulate blood. pressure, reducing bad cholesterol thereby preventing cardiovascular diseases. When cooked, rice is more sticky than other types of rice of the same type. Brings rich, delicious flavor to rice.

This Ruca brown rice product is the result of implementing the Project: “Improving economic empowerment for ethnic minority women through developing the market for Specialty Rice products in Son La” by the GREAT program sponsor.

With a beautiful packaging design, the vacuum-sealed shell helps both preserve it longer and bring aesthetics. The product can be used for daily cooking or as a gift.

Because it is whole grain rice and does not use preservatives, it is susceptible to termites and insects, so it needs to be stored in a closed container or refrigerator. Before cooking, you can wash rice with clean water 1-2 times and limit vigorous rubbing to avoid losing nutrients in the rice grain shell. Water added at a rate of 500g of rice will make the water 0.5 cm higher.