Thai Jasmine Rice is the most famous rice in Thailand and also known as “Thai Hom Mali Rice” or “Thai Fragrant Rice”, is a long-grain variety of rice that has a sweet aromatic fragrance. The grains cling and are somewhat sticky when cooked, though less sticky than glutinous short-grain rice. It is moist and soft in texture when cooked, with a slightly sweet flavor. Freshness and maximal fragrance is retained within six months from the time it is harvested, after which the rice becomes dry and fragrance decreases when cooked.