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    Riz de Camargue PGI

    Riz de Camargue

    French protected geographical indication for rice of the Rhône delta, in round, medium and long A and B formats, sold as wholegrain or semi-wholegrain (brown or coloured), white (natural or naturally fragrant) or parboiled. Rice has been recorded in the Camargue since the 13th century.

    A pale polished rice grain, illustrated for Riz de Camargue PGI.
    Riz de Camargue PGI — representative grain study, polished, not to scale. Appearance alone does not establish variety or protected origin.

    Formats and history

    The specification covers four grain formats (round, medium, long A, long B) and several states: wholegrain or semi-wholegrain rice "brown or coloured", white rice "natural or naturally fragrant", and parboiled rice. Varieties are chosen each year by the producers' body. Grain dimensions on this page are estimated, as they vary with the format.

    The specification traces rice in the Camargue to the 13th century and cites a decree of 23 August 1593 in which Henri IV ordered rice, sugar cane and madder to be grown there. Modern rice-growing began after the Rhône was embanked in 1855. The area grew after 1945, fell to 4,400 ha by 1979, and a revival plan began in 1981; the Camargue now produces about a third of French rice consumption.

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