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Koshihikari Rice
Niigata, Japan
A short-grain Japanese rice variety prized for its balance of sweetness, stickiness, and sheen once cooked.
Why it matters
Sushi rice needs to hold together without turning mushy — Koshihikari's starch structure is what makes hand-shaped nigiri possible in the first place.
Sourced from
Niigata Rice Growers Union — Niigata, Japan