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Top 5 Best Rice Varieties In Vietnam You Should Know
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Vietnam is a country famous for its long-standing rice civilization, known for producing many delicious rice varieties in the world. So, what are the best rice varieties in Vietnam? Let’s explore with Vietnam Rice Mill through the article below.
1. The position of Vietnamese rice in the global market
In 2024, Vietnamese rice ranked third in the world for rice exports. Accordingly, Vietnam ranks just behind India with 17 million tons and Thailand with 10 million tons. Also in this year, Vietnam achieved a record in both production and export value, approximately 9 million tons with 5.7 billion USD.
2. Top 5 best rice varieties in Vietnam
Below is the list of the “Top 5 best rice varieties in Vietnam”:
2.1. ST25 rice
ST25 rice is a source of pride for Vietnam, having won the championship twice in the “World’s Best Rice” competition. This is a fragrant rice variety that was researched for 20 years by agricultural engineer Ho Quang Cua and his colleagues.
Outstanding features of ST25 rice – the world’s best rice:
- Beautiful rice grains: ST25 rice grains are long, translucent, and free from impurities or breakage. This is the point that makes ST25 rice different from other types of rice.
- Natural fragrance: ST25 rice spreads a gentle aroma similar to pandan leaves when cooked.
- Natural stickiness and sweetness: Rice cooked from ST25 rice is soft, slightly sweet, and very delicious, making you remember it after just one eat.
- High nutritional value: ST25 specialty rice is rich in protein, fiber, and essential minerals for the body.
Achievements of ST25 rice:
- In 2019, ST25 rice won the World’s Best Rice award after surpassing Thai and Cambodian rice in the “World’s Best Rice” competition.
- In 2020 & 2022, ST25 rice won second place in the “World’s Best Rice” competition.
- In 2023, ST25 rice once again won the championship at the “World’s Best Rice” competition.
2.2. Jasmine rice
Jasmine rice is one of the super delicious fragrant rice varieties in Vietnam. Jasmine rice grains are hard and long (about 6.8mm), translucent white in color, and have few broken grains. When cooked, Jasmine rice spreads a light, pleasant aroma. You will taste the light sweetness and soft, sticky texture when eating Jasmine rice.
Jasmine rice has a high nutritional value. Rice contains a lot of carbohydrates and other nutrients such as calcium, fats, proteins, and fiber,etc. If you are a fan of rice with high stickiness and a sweet, rich flavor, then this is the type of rice you must buy and try at least once.
2.3. ST24 rice
ST24 rice is the elder sibling of ST25 rice (the best rice in the world). So, ST24 rice was also developed through hybridization by engineer Ho Quang Cua. In 2017, the rice excellently made it into the top 3 of the “World’s Best Rice” competition. Currently, ST24 rice is widely cultivated in the provinces of the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. Among them, this rice is most commonly grown in Soc Trang province, its birthplace.
The ST24 rice grains are slender and long, with a translucent white color. The rice will spread a faint aroma of pandan leaves when cooked. Rice cooked from ST24 rice is very sticky and soft, easy to eat even when it has cooled down. Especially, this rice has a high nutritional content with substances such as carbohydrates, fiber, protein, iron, zinc, and vitamins, etc.
2.4. Ham Chau rice
Ham Chau rice is mainly grown in the Mekong Delta provinces, especially in Tiền Giang province. The rice has large, long grains that are translucent white. This rice has the characteristic of expanding and becoming fluffy when cooked. Ham Chau rice is an ideal ingredient for making fried rice, pancakes, steamed rice rolls, and more.
2.5. Japonica rice
Japonica rice originates from Japan. In 2015, this rice variety was imported to Vietnam. The reason why Japonica rice is very favorite among Vietnamese people is that it has a very delicious flavor, and the rice grains also look very attractive.
Japonica rice has round, plump grains that are pure white and uniform. When you eat cooked Japonica rice, you will taste a deliciously soft and sticky texture along with a subtle fragrance. This rice also contains many nutrients that are very good for the health of users.
3. Update the price list of the top 5 best rice varieties in Vietnam
You can refer to the prices of the 5 best rice varieties in Vietnam in the table below:
| Rice | Price Per Kg |
| ST25 normal rice | $1.58 – $1.7 |
| ST25 organic rice | $3 – $3.15 |
| ST25 shrimp rice | $3 – $3.15 |
| ST25 GABA germ rice | $2.6 – $2.8 |
| Jasmine rice | $0.59 – $0.67 |
| ST24 rice | $1.57 – $1.97 |
| Ham Chau rice | $0.5 – $0.79 |
| Japonica rice | $0.98 – $1.38 |
4. How to store rice properly?
You should follow these tips to store rice properly and keep it fresh:
- Keep rice in a tightly sealed container to avoid moisture, dust, and other contaminants.
- Store rice away from heat sources like an oven or stovetop as well as from even close to a sunny window.
- Store cooked rice frozen for up to six months or refrigerated for three to five days. Store cold rice either at 41°F or below.
5. How to buy the best Vietnamese rice?
There are 2 ways for you to buy the best Vietnamese rice. In the traditional way, you can visit supermarkets or Asian markets to buy Vietnamese rice. Or you can order rice through websites and online shopping platforms. If you want to find a prestigious unit that provides high-quality Vietnamese rice for online purchase, you might consider Hoang Giao Rice Mill.
Hoang Giao Rice is the leading rice milling factory in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. We commit:
- Providing clean rice with clear origin.
- Don’t use preservatives or whiteners or scented.
- Don’t sell old rice, moldy rice, expired rice.
- Have complete documents certifying the rice as clean and meeting international standards.
- Delivery to your doorstep.
Contact
HOANG GIAO RICE EXPORTER
Thoi Phuoc B Hamlet, Thoi Lai District, Can Tho City, Vietnam
ds@vietnamroyalrice.com
