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This
very popular form of fragrant water is made from freshly gathered
flowers and contains no alcohol. The flowers used are selected for
their sweet and lingering fragrance, some of the more common
ingredients being the flowers of damask rose (Rosa damascene Mill.),
jasmine, “lam-chiak” (Pandanus tectorius Bl.), “kradang-ngaa-thai”
(Cananga odorata Hook.f. & Th.), orange champaka (Michelia champaca
Linn.), “chammanaas”(Vallaris glabra Ktze.),bullet wood, “lamduan”
(Melodorum fruticosum Lour.) and “chan-ka-pho” (Vatica diospyroides
Syming.).
Other ingredients used include the leaves of fragrant screw
pine, the inner bark of “chaluut” (Alyxia reinwardtii Bl.bar. lucida
Markge.), sandalwood, Siam benzoin, jasmine and hyacinth (Hyacinthus
orientalis Linn.)oils.
Thai-style fragrant water is applied liberally onto the face, chest
and arms during the hot climate. It is also recommended for use in
cases of fainting. A thick made by mixing scented marl with fragrant
water is used as an anointment in various ceremonies.
Thai Hom Mali rice is indigenous to Thailand. In the past, it has
been variously labeled as "fragrant rice", "jasmine rice", "aromatic
rice" or "scented rice". This variety of rice can only be grown in the
hot, sunny climates of Southeast Asia. However, Thailand has developed
three varieties of Thai Hom Mali called Khao Dok Mali 105, Khao Jao
Hawm Klong Luang 1 (KLG1) and Khao Jao Hawm Suphan Buri (SPR-A), which
have produced higher yields and higher resistance to diseases and
insect pests. Therefore, Thailand has become internationally recognized
as a leading exporter of this unique rice.
Thai Hom Mali Rice
Thai Hom Mali Rice has enjoyed an international reputation for its
aroma and the texture which is tender and versatile to blend
effectively with a wide variety of dishes. Grown only in Thailand, Thai
Hom Mali Rice is the world's only indigenous rice with a natural
fragrance.
Hom Mali, generally known as "Fragrant Rice" or "Jasmine-scented
rice", grown in Thailand has quality that its variety grown in other
parts of the world does not have!
Thai Hom Mali Rice is a traditional strain of rice which originated
from a small village in central Thailand called Bang Klar. In the early
1970s, co-operation between the private and government sectors, seeking
alternative rice varieties for export, saw Thai Hom Mali Rice planted
in the Northeastern Region. the result were excellent and today the
Northeastern Region produces the finest quality Thai Hom Mali Rice.
It is also very nutritious. Thai Hom Mali Rice is a high fibre grain
containing vitamins B1, B2, Niacin, Carbohydrate and protein. It is
also rich in minerals such as Iron, Calcium and Phosphorous.
Thailand is the top rice exporting country in the world, averaging 6
million tones a year, about a quarter of which is Thai Hom Mali. |
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