Mah Boonkrong Rice
Thai Hom Mali rice is the most awarded jasmine rice in the world - at the World Rice Conference in Dubai it was awarded the World's Best Rice Award 2021 for the second year in a row.
This global award underlines the excellence of Thai rice, which has won the top prize seven times out of 13 World Rice Conferences.
Riceberry rice is a new type of whole grain rice (a so-called superfood) developed by Thai scientists to offer the world's population a healthier version of the popular food.
This is not ordinary black or brown rice, but two types of jasmine rice that have been crossed for their nutritional properties. It has a low glycemic index and contains many times more vitamins and nutrients than other whole grain rice.
Brands
Thai rice Hom Mali
The world famous Thai Jasmine Rice Hom Mali is the most important aromatic rice originating from Thailand - it has a trademark and cannot be grown anywhere else in the world.
Just as grapes are grown in vineyards and wine is fermented, Thai jasmine rice grains are only grown in certain areas of Thailand. These are mostly areas in the northeastern provinces such as Ubon Ratchathani, Burirum, Sisaket, Roi Et, Yasothon and Surin.
Hom Mali rice has a taste, aroma and silky texture that is authentic to the best restaurants in East Asia. It is the perfect complement to curries, stir-fried dishes and other Thai and Asian dishes.
The versatile use of this rice is exceptional. It is not too sticky or too dry. When cooked, it also shows distinctive grains. The taste in your mouth is simply WOW.
Manufacturer and quality standard
Thai company Patum Rice Mill and Granary Public Company Limited (PRG) produces and distributes packaged Thai Hom Mali rice under the brand name 'Mah Boonkrong' and 'Mah Boonkrong Plus'.
This company is the leading producer of Hom Mali packaged Thai rice in Thailand and the first rice producer to obtain GMP certification.
In addition, the packaging of this rice also bears the logo of the Thai Government (Ministry of Foreign Trade), which guarantees that this rice has been grown according to the Good Agricultural Practices for the Thai Hom Mali variety of jasmine rice, which is set out in TAS 4400: Thai Agricultural Standard called Good Agricultural Practices for Thai Hom Mali Rice.
The rice is certified organic by USDA Organic and the EU.
