Last year, the results of the "Taste Ranking", which examines the taste of produced rice, were announced, and 53 brands nationwide received the highest "Special A" rating.
The rice taste ranking is evaluated on a five-point scale by the Japan Grain Inspection Association, which evaluates the quality and safety of agricultural products, by examining the taste and aroma of the produced rice every year.
Last year, the evaluation of 154 brands of rice produced nationwide was announced on the 4th, and 53 brands, which is about one-third of the total, were evaluated as the highest "Special A".
Although the number of stocks has decreased by one compared to the previous year, more than 50 stocks have become "Special A" for the third consecutive year.
Of these, Yumepirika in Hokkaido is "Special A" for 10 consecutive years, and Koshihikari from Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture is for 3 consecutive years.
In addition, "Mineasahi" from Mikawa Mountains in Aichi Prefecture was selected as Special A for the first time in Aichi Prefecture, and the previous "A" and 14 stocks that were evaluated below it were promoted to "Special A". Did.
On the other hand, 15 brands such as "Akitakomachi" from the south of Akita prefecture, which was "Special A" for 8 consecutive years, and "Hitomebore" in Miyagi prefecture have changed from "Special A" to "A".
Michio Ide, Chairman of the Japan Grain Inspection Association, said, "The number of Special A has increased dramatically compared to a few years ago due to the efforts of each prefecture, and that trend continues. It's getting fierce, and the effects of recent climate change are possible. "