● Product Name: 【Tianyeshi】Taikeng No. 9 Germinated Rice

● Net Weight: 1000 g

● Origin: Caotun, Nantou, Taiwan

● Shelf Life: 8 months

● Storage Method: Store in a cool and dry place indoors.

● Variety Source: Taikeng No. 9 (Taiken 9) is a japonica rice variety. It was bred by Dr. Hsu Chih-Sheng of the Taichung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station. It was developed using Norin 100 (mutated by gamma-ray irradiation) as the female parent and Tainung Senn 2414 as the male parent, through hybrid selection.

Taikeng No. 9 breeding began in 1981 and was officially named in 1993.

【The most popular rice variety on the market – Taikeng 9】
Taikeng 9 has become one of the most popular rice varieties in the market. It features attractive grains, an excellent chewy texture, and outstanding stickiness and elasticity. It is also the preferred rice for premium sushi, offering excellent eating quality with stable and superior grain quality.

The rice has a relatively high starch content, with plump, bright white grains. It is considered one of the best-quality rice varieties in Taiwan. It is suitable for sushi, fried rice, and lunchbox meals, with a wide range of applications. Its texture is comparable to Japanese Koshihikari rice.

● Purchasing Standard: 100% Taikeng No. 9 rice, with no blending of other rice varieties.