ST25 rice is named after where it was researched and produced. ST25 is Soc Trang 25.
This is Soc Trang fragrant rice, researched for 20 years by engineer Ho Quang Cua with Dr. Tran Tan Phuong, engineer Nguyen Thi Thu Huong.
The ST25 variety is a famous new aromatic rice line with many “premium” qualities.
Rice is grown in shrimp fields, so there are no pesticides and chemical fertilizers. ST25 rice grains are elongated, white in color, and not white in color. When you smell it, it will have an aroma like the smell of nuggets. Rice cooked with ST25 rice is very delicious, flexible and has a sweet taste. In particular, this type of rice has a high protein content, so it is suitable for people with diabetes, both the elderly and children.
In 2019, ST25 rice was recognized as the world’s best rice after surpassing Thai and Cambodian rice at the 11th World’s Best Rice contest organized by The Rice Trader. By 2020, ST25 rice won the second prize at the “World’s Best Rice 2020” contest held in the US.