- Chokuwa rice, known as the “magic rice” of Assam, has recently received the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
- This recognition highlights the exceptional properties and historical heritage of rice, making it the culinary gem of the region.
- In 2016, a group called Seuj Satirtha of Dimo, Sivasagar had submitted an application to obtain GI tag for Chokuwa rice.
- Magic rice has been the staple food of the soldiers of the powerful Ahom dynasty.
- This unique and healthy rice is cultivated around the Brahmaputra region.
- It is cultivated in many parts of Assam like Tinsukia, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Nagaon, Morigaon.
- Chokuwa rice is basically semi-glutinous winter rice, known as Sali rice.
- Sticky varieties of rice are classified as bora and chokuwa based on their amylose concentration.
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