Arborio rice grains A macro photo of a broken Arborio rice grain are firm, creamy, and chewy, due to its higher amylopectin starch content thus it has a starchy taste but blends
Genetically modified rice are types of rice that have been genetically modified for agricultural purposes. The rice genome is usually modified using particle bombardment via the
Indica rice is a broad group of many different types of rice that is usually grown in hot climates. It has a typically long grain and when cooked indica rice does not stick
Japanese rice, or japonica, is a short-grain variety of rice (Oryza sativa var. japonica) which is characterized by its unique stickiness and texture. It also comes in a variety
Organic rice is rice that certified by an independent body, to have been grown and processed according to set “organic” standards. While there is no single definition for
Hybrid rice is rice that has been created by crossing two different parental strains. Such crosses generally result in an F1 generation that is more robust than either of the
Jasmine rice is an aromatic long-grain rice grown only in Thailand and is distinguished by its fragrance and a water milling process that leaves the grains silken to the touch.
Basmati rice is a type of aromatic rice, grown mostly in India and Pakistan. It is renowned for its long, slender shape that elongates rather than expands in width when it is
“Golden Rice” is the name of a rice that has been genetically engineered (genetically modified or GM) to produce beta carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A.