Vietnam has long been known as a country renowned for its rice production. With advancements in science and technology, more and more delicious and high-quality rice varieties have emerged, with ST24 rice being a notable example. Out of curiosity, I decided to purchase this rice during a shopping trip to thegioididong.com to try it out and judge its taste for myself.
1. About ST24 Fragrant Rice
ST24 Fragrant Rice is produced by KING GREEN Natural Food Joint Stock Company, following a closed-loop process that is supervised from cultivation and harvesting to production and packaging. It is registered under the international BRC standard and certified with ISO 22000 for food safety and hygiene.
ST24 Fragrant Rice
Information about ST24 Rice
I had previously heard about this rice on TV. ST24 rice is produced from a famous fragrant rice variety in Soc Trang, bred by a team of scientists led by the renowned engineer Ho Quang Cua. It has won numerous prestigious awards, including the world’s best rice at the 9th International Rice Trade Conference (Macau, China) in 2017 and the world’s best rice in 2019.
Upon further research, I learned that this rice has a rather unique name, “ST24 shrimp rice.” It is grown alternately during the dry season for shrimp farming, and after the rains wash away the salinity, rice is planted, strictly adhering to organic production processes without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Additionally, this rice has good resistance to alkalinity and salinity, resulting in higher mineral and nutritional content.
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On that note, during my visit to thegioididong.com while shopping for groceries, I decided to purchase 5kg of this rice to try it out.
Packaging
The first thing that caught my attention was the eye-catching red packaging, neatly and securely sealed. The front of the bag features the “Gao Ngon” brand logo and the ST24 rice variety. The bottom left corner displays a symbol indicating its quality as one of the top 3 best rice varieties in the world, while the bottom right corner highlights its characteristics, including fluffiness, softness, and stickiness.
The back of the bag provides comprehensive information
The back of the bag provides detailed information such as nutritional values, storage instructions, production date, manufacturer, and even instructions on how to cook the rice properly. If you’re unsure, you can follow these directions to cook perfect rice. The top of the bag features a unique design with three circular handles for easy grip and convenience. Just from the packaging, I was already intrigued and eager to discover what was inside.
The bag features three circular handles for easy grip
2. Quality Assessment of ST24 Rice
After purchasing the rice, I immediately cooked it for my family to try. As soon as I poured the rice out, I was greeted by a delightful aroma, and the grains were long, slender, and translucent, free from any dust or impurities. The rice was exceptionally clean. I had heard that with this rice, you don’t need to add as much water as with other varieties, and it still won’t turn out dry or hard, and there’s no need to fluff it after cooking.
Long, slender, and translucent rice grains
Despite having received prior instructions on how to cook and use the rice, I decided to prepare it as I usually would to truly test its quality. For the first attempt, I added less water than usual during the cooking process. Let’s see if the rice turns out hard or dry!
However, the result was impressive. The rice was fragrant, soft, and exceptionally sticky, with longer grains than other varieties and a translucent white color. The cooked rice had the perfect level of softness and stickiness. Moreover, the unique fragrance of pandan leaves added a special touch to the pot of rice. Despite using less water, the rice didn’t turn out dry; instead, it was soft, sticky, and aromatic. No wonder it’s hailed as “the world’s best rice”—it deserves a perfect score of 10/10.
Even with less water, the rice didn’t turn out dry; it remained soft, sticky, and fragrant.
My family and I were all impressed with the rice. We agreed that it was incredibly delicious, soft, sticky, and aromatic. With the first mouthful of rice, I felt that it was so tasty that I could enjoy it without any accompanying dishes. While eating, I noticed that the rice grains had a shiny, almost oily appearance, and the fragrant scent of pandan leaves lingered pleasantly. I’m sure that anyone who tries this rice will become a fan, just like me.
3. Where to Buy ST24 Rice and Price
Currently, there are numerous places in the market offering ST24 rice. However, due to its popularity and high demand, there are also many counterfeit products and price manipulations. Therefore, I would like to suggest some reputable places to buy authentic ST24 rice at fair prices for your reference.
thegioididong.com: Visit their nationwide branches or shop online via their website
Reference price: VND 145,000/5 kg. (I purchased this during a promotional period at a fantastic price, so if you’re interested in trying this rice, keep an eye out for sales on thegioididong.com!)
Additionally, thegioididong.com offers a range of other ST24 rice products.
Gao – Nuoc Suoi An Binh
Address: 101 Tue Tinh, Ward 13, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.
Reference price: VND 36,000/kg.
Resmart
Address: 34-35 Ben Van Don, Ward 12, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.
Reference price: VND 200,000/5 kg.
Nong San Sach Phuong Nam
Address: 92 Nhat Chi Mai, Ward 13, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
Reference price: VND 28,000 – 70,000/kg.
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