"ST25 Rice" - Surely everyone here has heard of the name "The best rice in the world" but don't know this phrase is for different types of rice or where there is a title that sounds so proud. . Let me tell you, that is the name when talking about ST25, a rice that has won the "World's Best Grain" award. What do people know when it comes to ST25, where does it come from? Who researched and bred ST25 rice? This article will help you learn more about these issues.
1. What kind of rice is ST25 rice?
ST25 rice is a specialty fragrant rice in Soc Trang. This is the result of 20 years of research by engineer Ho Quang Cua. The ST25 variety is the latest generation of the famous fragrant rice line with many qualities that are classified as "premium". From seed selection to planting, we all adhere to the strict principles of the Organic rice production process to produce high quality rice that is clean and safe for health. The quality of ST25 rice has been recognized in the international arena when it won the title of "World's Best Rice 2019" and won the second prize at the "World's Best Rice 2020" contest held in the US. confirmed the premium quality of Vietnamese rice grains.
From July 2021, ST25 rice by engineer Arc Cua is produced and packaged under the brand name "Rice Ong Cua" of Ho Quang Tri private enterprise. Currently, on the market, there are many ST25 rice brands of Vietnamese rice companies, but ST25 Ong Cua rice is genuine ST25 rice grown and produced in Soc Trang by engineer Ho Quang Cua.
2. How many varieties of ST25 rice?
ST25 rice is white rice in long grain, no white color. After cooking, the rice is fragrant, not blooming. Especially when cooled, the rice is still soft and fragrant, there is no condition that the rice is dry or hard. Currently, Mr. Cua's ST25 Rice has 4 types: Regular ST25 Rice, ST25 Shrimp Rice, Gaba Sprout ST25 Rice, and ST25 Organic Rice.
Rice ST25
Regular ST25 rice is rice grown by traditional methods. The ST25 rice variety has high resistance, so in the cultivation process without the use of chemicals to prevent pests and diseases, the quality of rice grains is still guaranteed.
Rice ST25 Shrimp rice
ST25 rice with shrimp rice is clean rice grown in the form of rotation of 1 rice crop and 1 shrimp farming crop. Rice plants absorb natural nutrients from shrimp farming and absolutely do not use chemicals and chemical fertilizers, so ST25 rice is safe for users' health. Rice ST25 Shrimp rice has 2 packages: 5kg bag and 2kg box with vacuum bag.
ST25 Rice Sprouts Gaba
ST25 Rice Germ Gaba uses ST25 rice, rice and shrimp grown according to the model of rotation of 1 rice crop and 1 shrimp crop to ensure safety for consumers' health. Rice is incubated to just germinate for 22 hours, then dried and milled to pack.
Gaba is a neurotransmitter that helps the brain function properly, so this substance helps reduce symptoms of anxiety, helping you have better sleep; reduce Parkinson's disease ; heal the damage in the liver, kidneys (in the early stages); Reduces high blood pressure, diabetes, good for the heart.
ST25 Organic Rice
Organic ST25 rice is cultivated according to the RICE - SHRIMP model (in the dry season, shrimp farming is done by crop - in the rainy season, giant freshwater prawn farming is intercropped with rice fields). To achieve organic standards, Ong Cua ST25 Organic Rice has passed 255 strict testing criteria from testing soil samples, water samples during the growing process to excess pesticide residue. The organic ST25 rice (organic rice) of Ong Cua Rice meets the organic rice standards of the US and Europe (Organic USDA ; EU Standard), the rice is not genetically modified.
3. Who has researched the ST25 rice variety?
Engineer Ho Quang Cua is the father of the famous ST25 rice variety today. He was born in the poor agricultural commune of Hoa Dong, Vinh Chau coastal town, Soc Trang province. His childhood was associated with fields and villages.
In 1978, graduating from Can Tho University with a degree in horticulture, new engineer Ho Quang Cua returned to his hometown and received a position at the Agriculture Department of My Xuyen district. Before retiring, he held the position of Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in Soc Trang province. It can be said that engineer Ho Quang Cua's life was always closely associated with rice and rice grains.
Since 1991, he has joined the research team of the Mekong Delta Rice Institute (MRD) and Can Tho University to collect and test traditional Vietnamese fragrant rice varieties. It was at that time that the Soc Trang soil engineer had the idea of making high-quality fragrant rice for Vietnam, first of all for his homeland. “In the past, the land of Soc Trang's Saute Beach was famous for its delicious rice. In the years since 1914, Bai Xo rice has followed overseas trains to Europe. Therefore, in my mind, I always have a dream, set myself the task of promoting the legacy of my father, and taking the rice grain of my homeland further," he shared.
Exactly 20 years ago, the fragrant and delicious ST3 rice variety was recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as a national rice variety. Up to now, although ST3 has ended its role, thanks to the delicious and aromatic genes that are still handed down in later ST rice varieties, which were introduced in turn, creating important highlights and being highly appreciated by the market. In 2008, like ST19, ST20 was popular in the market. In the following years, "juniors" ST21, ST24, ST25... surprised and admired public opinion.
Mr. Cua said what needed to be done, he had already done and was satisfied with it. Specifically, in the past 5 rice crops, despite storms and storms, he still worked hard to polish Viet ST25 pearls. Along with that is completing the ST25 trademark protest in the US; Vietnamese rice brands ST24, ST25 have been granted European protection.
4. Where should genuine ST25 rice be purchased?
Currently, based on the reputation and quality that ST25 rice brings, this product is being counterfeited a lot. The packaging design is almost the same as the genuine product, but the quality is significantly reduced. To overcome the situation of "lost money" consumers need to find a place to buy with reasonable prices and guaranteed quality.
You can find it at the big, long-established and reputable rice dealers you know. In addition, the product is also sold in supermarkets and food stores. Typically, ST25 rice - provided by Trong Tam Food One Member Limited Liability Company, always commits to consumers with clean rice criteria including: no mixing, no use of odorant chemicals, clear origin and make sure to always sell at the listed price at or below the outside market price.
The rice products that Trong Tam Food One Member Limited Liability Company provides on the market today such as ST series include ST25 Rice, ST24 Rice, ST25 Shrimp Rice, ST25 Sprout Rice, Organic ST25 Rice, Rice ST red brown rice, purple ST brown rice... are all cultivated according to the cultivation process of each rice variety in fields in the Mekong Delta. The processing steps from harvested rice to finished rice are also controlled step by step to ensure hygiene from receiving fresh rice to storing, drying, polishing, color separation, and packing.
