Introducing Iranian rice types
Most Iranian rice has its own taste, size and aroma, and some of them are somewhat similar to each other. These rices can be divided in different directions and placed in a specific group based on their characteristics. In general, the most popular types of Iranian rice can be placed in the following categories:
🔰Taram
🔰Sadri
🔰Hashmi
🔰Garde
🔰Dodi
In each of these categories, different models of rice are included. In the following, we will learn more about each of these groups.
Taram rice
Taram rice is one of the best completely Iranian rice that has a lot of aroma and taste. This rice was cultivated for the first time in the Tarem region of Zanjan, but it is currently cultivated in Mazandaran and Golestan provinces due to their more suitable climate. It is also a good option for people looking for aromatic rice. There are different types of Taram rice, among which the most important ones are black tail taram, Atari taram, local taram and first cultivation taram.
Hashmi rice is a completely Iranian rice that Mr. Yusuf Hashemizadeh planted this rice in Gilan province for the first time. Currently, the cultivation of this rice is done in Mazandaran, Gilan and Golestan provinces and one of its characteristics is its aroma, taste and very good cooking quality. This rice includes two types of hot and cold, and it is easy to cook and highly resistant to pests.
Sadri rice
Another good Iranian rice is Sadri rice, which is divided into three categories: red tail, black tail, and yellow tail. Of course, the cultivation of red tail and yellow tail is less than that of black tail. Among its properties, we can mention the presence of vitamin B1 in this rice, which plays an important role in skin care as well as helping the body's metabolism and immune system. This type of rice has elongated grains and its color is bone
Pollen rice
Pollen rice, which is also called half-grain rice, is grown in the provinces of Kurdistan, Zanjan, Ilam and Mazandaran, especially in the city of Amol. Of course, this type of rice is mostly used in cooking soup or in baking, and it is not suitable for cooking rice. In terms of price, this rice has a more reasonable price than other types of rice.