ARoma 22
Arkansas’ latest aromatic rice variety release.
A Step Change in Quality
ARoma 22 represents a step change in quality for Southern Jasmine rice. It has a pleasing, buttery aroma, excellent color consistency and a smooth texture. This Arkansas-developed long-grain variety opens new markets for Midsouth rice farmers.
A Growing Market
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, a sharp increase in imported rice over the past few years from Asia has been driven by jasmine-type rice from Thailand.
“Considering the high competition from Asian and South American suppliers and the stagnant export prospects for U.S. long-grain rice, aromatic rice represents an opportunity for U.S. farmers to expand production and lower the dependency on aromatic rice imports,” said Alvaro Durand-Morat, assistant professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Quality and Performance
ARoma 22 Southern Jasmine rice is a high quality rice with great cooking quality for consumers. Performance over five years of Arkansas Rice Variety Advancement Trials, ARoma 22 averaged 167 bushels per acre with good milling yields Visit the Division of Agriculture’s Foundation Seed website to learn more about how to purchase ARoma 22 seed.
“This rice smelled fragrant, buttery, nutty, similar to coconut, and had an earthy quality. I preferred the initial nose of this rice to its imported counterpart… ARoma22 is one of the best domestic jasmine varieties I have cooked and tasted.”
– Chef Hari Cameron
James Beard Nominated Chef
