Nagano Superb MILKY QUEEN Sushi Rice - 11 Pounds

This brand of rice, known for its slightly sticky texture, is a popular choice among consumers. Grown in the foothills of the Yatsugatake Mountains, famous for their highland vegetables, this rice benefits from pure mountain streams and organic compost as fertilizer. The specific cultivar cultivated in Chino City, called Milky Queen, thrives in the region's temperature variations between day and night, resulting in exceptionally beautiful rice with a resilient texture.

Milky Queen has long been favored for its unique qualities, including a delicious sweetness and a soft, yet rich, stickiness that offers a satisfying chewiness. This limited edition rice is produced through close collaboration with selected farmers and producer groups, ensuring that each grain comes directly from the fields as a premium product.

The rice is carefully cultivated in the foothills of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Japan, where the crops benefit from the area's pristine waters and organic fertilizers. The significant temperature fluctuations between day and night create the perfect conditions for growing high-quality rice with a delightful taste.

Under the guidance of Mr. Kiyotaka Imai, a dedicated farmer in his 40s and a respected figure in the local farming community, this rice is grown with great care and expertise. The exclusive 'Milky Queen' variety offers a rare and distinctive flavor that is the result of special cultivation techniques employed to ensure only the finest grains are harvested.

This specially cultivated rice adheres to strict guidelines, with pesticide usage reduced by 50% or less compared to the regional practice level. Furthermore, nitrogen component levels from chemical fertilizers are also limited to 50% or less, maintaining the high standards set by the prefecture and region.

Available in convenient 5KG/11 Pound bags, this 100% Nagano-grown rice is a testament to the quality and dedication that goes into every grain harvested from the fields.

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