It is white, glossy, and has a mild texture. A new leading role for the dining table, born from Iwate's earnestness. Ginga no Shizuku is an original brand of rice produced in Iwate prefecture.
In the 2016 rice production ranking, it received the highest rating of “Special A” despite being a reference variety. Furthermore, its deliciousness has become a hot topic since its debut, such as being selected as the grand prize out of 160 varieties nationwide at the Nikkei Trendy's "Rice Hit Koshien 2016".
It is white when cooked, has a good balance of stickiness and firmness, and is characterized by its sweetness that spreads as you chew while enjoying the texture.

白くてつややか、かろやかな食感。岩手の本気が生んだ、食卓の新しい主役。「銀河のしずく」は岩手県が生んだオリジナルブランド米です。
平成28年産米の食味ランキングでは、参考品種ながら最高評価「特A」を獲得。さらに日経トレンディ主催の「米のヒット甲子園2016」で全国160品種の中から大賞に選ばれるなど、その美味しさがデビュー以来話題となっています。
炊き上がりの白さ、粘りと硬さのバランスの良さ、食感を楽しみながら、かむほどに広がる甘さが特長です。