Sticky Rice 8974

Organic rice, special quality grade, selected from Chiang Rai Province [Premium Quality]

It is an original rice strain of Chiang Rai Province that has been called the "King of Sticky Rice" until it became a legend passed down from generation to generation through the Chiang Rai Rice Research Center by the Rice Research and Development Division, Rice Department. They have studied and selected 28 strains of native Khiao Ngu sticky rice that were collected and stored at the National Rice Seed Operation and Storage Center (Gene Bank) until they got the strain with the best and most suitable characteristics, which is strain 8974.

“Khao Niew Khieo Ngu 8974 has small, long, beautiful grains like a snake’s fang. When steamed, the rice grains are white, sticky but not mushy. The skin is quite shiny, giving it a soft texture and a fragrant smell. Therefore, it is popularly used in desserts that mainly use sticky rice, such as mango sticky rice, durian sticky rice, bamboo sticky rice, ice cream, Thai desserts, or sticky rice with various toppings, etc., which makes the desserts very appetizing. It is also sticky rice that is rich in antioxidants in the form of vitamin E. It is considered the best king of sticky rice, and is famous for its legendary deliciousness. Whenever you visit Chiang Rai, you must try Khao Niew Khieo Ngu. You must not miss buying some to take home to eat or as souvenirs.”