Khao Sangyod Muang Phatthalung

Khao Sangyod Muang Phatthalung is an early lowland rice of the traditional Sangyod variety, produced in the province of Phatthalung in Thailand for more than a hundred years. The rice can be either paddy rice, brown rice or milled rice.

Paddy rice has hay-colored husks, brown rice is red to dark red and milled rice is a mix of white and red or pink colors. All of the varieties have a grain that is small and oblong while the brown variety is of the highest nutritional value. When cooked, it is soft and aromatic with a delicate taste.

It is also quite health-beneficial as it is full of niacin and antioxidants. Originally, it was grown as a gift to be given to respected elderly people at special occasions or festivals.