Have A Rice Day | Did You Know?

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

Mexican-Style Stuffed Peppers

These delicious peppers are stuffed with a bounty of delicious ingredients including black beans, corn, peppers and U.S. rice. Simple to prepare, they make a colourful addition to any fall meal. Use red, yellow or green peppers for a rainbow of colours. Continue Reading

Gingered Rice Shrimp Salad

Experience Southeast-Asian cuisine with this simple, tasty salad. Ginger is valued for its clean, sharp flavor. Ideal with seafood. Continue Reading

Canadian Style Rice Cakes

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Cook onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook one minute. Add rice, stirring constantly until rice is completely coated with butter and begins to toast. Stir in mushrooms; cook until liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Continue Reading