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The Milling Process Produces 5 Different Forms of Rice
- Rough (paddy) - Inedible
- Brown
- Regular ñ Milled ëpolishedí White
- Parboiled
- Precooked
Related Content: Photos of brown and white rice as required. Diagram of Rice Kernel.
Fun Rice Facts
- Every year, rice is the principal cereal and significant calorie source for Ω to 2/3 of the worldís population.
- Worldwide, rice supplies mankind with 20% of its total energy and 13% of its required protein.
- Rice is currently cultivated in more than 100 countries. In many of these countries, entire populations rely on rice as their principal form of nourishment.
- There are literally thousands of rice varieties. At the International Rice Research Institute Genetic Resources Centre in the Philippines, there are 80,000 rice samples in cold storage.
- The U.S. is one of the largest exporters of rice, supplying about 14% of the rice that enters world trade. American rice continues to be renowned for its consistency, cleanliness, and overall high quality.
- Rice is grown on every continent except Antarctica.
Recipes
Sushi Roll Rice Salad
This is a great pre-workout meal that is easy to prepare. A salad version of a deconstructed sushi roll, this dish is quickly assembled with leftover brown rice and highlighted with Japanese-inspired textures and flavours. Carbohydrate-rich brown rice is the best energy fuel, especially when combined with a protein such as the cooked shrimp in this recipe. Continue Reading
Greek Garden Rice Salad
Inspired by the foods of Greece, this light Mediterranean dish made with sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese and U.S. Rice is a perfect accompaniment to summertime barbeques or on its own as a cool light lunch. Continue Reading
Rice Stuffed Crown of Lamb
Create a royal feast for your family this holiday with a crown roast of lamb. Stuffed with an asparagus and shiitake mushroom rice pilaf and topped with an easy-to-make beurre blanc sauce, this roast contains two dishes in one. Serve with a green salad to complete your majestic table setting. Continue Reading
