Q: Is basmati rice a type of aromatic rice?
Yes, Basmati rice is one of the kinds of aromatic rice. It is mostly produced in India and Pakistan and has long and slender shape which distinguishes it from other types of rice. When these are cooked, basmati rice becomes elongated rather than expanding in width.
Q: What is meant by brown rice?
Brown is a type of rice from which hull has been removed and bran layers are left behind. These layers cling to the rice grains and give them tan color and due to color such rice are called brown rice. Brown rice has nutty flavor and a slight chewy texture as well. It is more nourishing and beneficial than enriched white rice because of having fiber in double amount. Along with fibers, it has five times more vitamin E and three times more magnesium than white rice.
Q: Is there any type of rice named glutinous rice?
Of course! Glutinous rice is sticky, waxy and sweet rice; commonly used in desserts. This rice type has round and/or long grains with high amount of amylopectin. amylopectin is starch, which makes glutinous rice grains stick together when cooked.
Q: What do you know about jasmine rice?
It is another type of aromatic rice which originally produced by Thailand only. Though having long grains like other rice types, jasmine rice is easily distinguished due to its aroma and water milling process which may leave grains with silken touch. Although grains of this rice type is long-size but cook moist yet seems like medium-grain rice.
Q: Who cultivates rice?
Today, rice is cultivated in over 89 countries. Major producers of rice in the world are farmers of upland and lowland areas all across Asia. Mostly, these are irrigated and flood prone areas.
Q: Is all continents playing their part in rice cultivation?
No, only six of all the continents are contributing in rice cultivation and production. Antarctica is one where rice is not growing because of weather conditions; too cold to grow anything. From Cuba to Madagascar various islands are famous in rice cultivation around the globe.
Q: What is parboiled or converted rice?
Parboiled or converted rice is kind of rice treated by steam pressure before milling. This process forces all significant nutrients from bran layer into the endosperm. Converted rice shows firm texture and grains remain separate when cooked.
Q: Is Texmati rice is a hybrid of aromatic rice?
Texmati rice is hybrid of aromatic rice and is often called as American basmati. It is long-grain variety of aromatic rice. It is called as American basmati because of similarity of its cooking properties with basmati. Texmati rice has light texture but nutty flavor and fragrance.
Q: What is meant by Valencia rice?
Valencia rice is named after province of Spain named Valencia where this medium grained rice grows. This rice type is not much common and obtainable on limited basis in specialty food stores. Valencia rice is soft that soaks up flavors and still retains partially firm central core when it is cooked.
Q: Is rice of all types are traded on commodity marketplaces?
Yes, rice of any available type is traded in almost all countries on their commodity markets.
Q: Is rice cultivation possible in cold countries?
Yes, rice has been profitably cultivated in cold countries including cool Himalayan foothills of Nepal, Japan, Korea and United States from centuries. Countries with temperature of 8-13 °C also grow rice.
Q: Can rice be cultivated in warm countries as in cold countries?
Warm countries are the leading producers of rice; it can even be grown in hot Australian and Egyptian deserts.
Q: Is it possible to grow rice at high altitudes?
Yes, rice cultivation is possible at high altitudes like in plain areas. You can grow rice even at elevation of 3,000 meters above sea level. For instance, Nepal is one of the good producers of rice
Q: why is rice a well-liked and commonly used food?
Easy cooking as well as storage of rice makes it a popular food amongst people. Rice is an ideal food for babies because it can easily be digested. Also, for sick people who find it hard to eat very much; rice is the best food.
Q: What nutrients are present in rice?
Rice is cholesterol free food with almost no fat. Basic nutrient of rice is complex carbohydrates. It is also low in sodium but a good source of vitamins and minerals like thiamine, niacin, iron, riboflavin, vitamin D, calcium and fiber. You can also get protein with all its eight amino acids from rice.
Q: How much is consumption of rice all around the world?
Rice is the main food item especially in rice growing countries. About 90% of world rice is consumed entirely in Asia-the world’s largest rice producer.
Asia (416,459,000 t)
Latin America (17,188,000 t)
Africa (15,741,000 t)
Europe (2,550,000 t)
USA (2,704,000 t)
Australia (215,000 t)
Rest of the world (636,000 t)
World total (457, 45 1,000 t)
Q09: Why is Asia world’s largest rice producer?
Asia is the largest rice growing continent than any other because it is staple food of Asians. It is a matter of food security that Asians must have reliable supply of rice.
Q: Is there enough rice to fulfill ever-growing demand for it?
With the ever increasing population rate, demand for food is also rising including rice. Rice production is not fulfilling its consumption demands from people across the world. So, new researches are under process to find ways of growing more rice. For instance, rice cultivation on less land with small amount of water and with fewer chemical inputs.
Q: For what Food security stands?
Food security means that at all times the adequate food should be accessible by all people physically and economically as well.
Q: Which country is the leading exporter of rice?
According to 2008 consensus, Thailand is the leading rice exporter with 4.989 million tons/year of export. With 2.680 million tons/year; United States of America is the second major exporter of rice. Vietnam with 1.765 million tons of rice export per year stands third.
Q: Is rice eaten on daily basis?
In countries where rice is a staple food and considered as major diet item, it is eaten on daily basis and almost in every meal. Generally, Asians cannot spend even a single day without eating rice. Apart from eating rice daily, some people prefer and love to eat rice three times a day.
Q: Eating same thing i.e. rice daily make people bore or not?
For those who do not eat rice on routine basis may get bored. But people especially of Asian countries love to eat rice as it is their staple food. They do not get bored of eating rice even in every meal because it is their way of life which provides them general satisfaction. You cannot make comparison of any other food item with rice. The reason behind is this that rice is not only inexpensive but no other food have such flavor and texture as found in it.
Q: fast food restaurants offering pizza and hamburger are gaining popularity day-by-day; do you think now people will eat less rice than before?
It is true that pizzas and hamburgers are well-liked by many but still people like to eat rice. Many people eat hamburgers and pizzas as snacks or in between meals daily but they also don’t stop eating rice in every meal. Fast-foods remain unable to beat popularity of rice eating among people across the globe.
Q: how can you serve rice in different ways?
All ways of rice serving usually depends on cook and choice of eaters as well that is what they like and what not. Ways of cooking and eating the rice may also be affected by geography, agriculture, tradition, history and even philosophy of the people and area in which they live. Rice is not only the main part of meal but it is also an appetizer and can be utilized in soups’ making. Rice may also be used in desserts which are normally served as side dishes.
Q: what is a normal way of cooking rice?
Rice is quite easy to cook; you can steam, boil, bake and even microwave it. But normally people cook rice by simple boiling it in water. There are various methods of cooking rice depending on types of rice, cook preferences and liking/disliking of individual rice eaters. Ways of cooking rice varies not only from people to people but from country to country as well. For instance, plain and sticky rice is eaten in Japan while Indian people cook rice dry and separate; then they mix it with fat, nuts and spices. In South America, rice is cooked dry but they make them spicy by topping it with highly spiced and saucy mix of red beans.
Q: Is it possible to make drink out of rice?
Yes, rice can be made into a drink in various countries. Like in Japan, people made wine named sake from rice. In china, commonly consumed wine like beverage named wang-tsiu is also made out of rice. In America, about 10% of seven million tons of rice grown there are utilized in making beer. The grounded rice is boiled and then put into mash tanks together with barley malt.
Q: What is main purpose of adding rice in making beer?
Rice is used in beer making because it can give beer lighter color and refreshing taste as well e.g. Budweiser beer
Q: can I buy a book on rice recipes?
Why not? There are number of books available in market about rice recipes.
Q: What do you mean by aromatic rice?
Rice has numerous varieties and aromatic rice is one of them. This variety of rice is named because of its distinct aroma and flavor. This particular smell is due to high proportion of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, which naturally occurs in rice.
Q: with growing population, demand for rice production is also increasing. What ways should be adopted to grow enough rice and to overcome rice shortage for everyone in coming years?
More and more research should be made to devise the ways about growing rice on less land with less amount of water, less number of labor and with fewer chemical inputs as well.
Q: Why is there a need to dry the paddy or rough rice?
Paddy or rough rice is one in form of husk i.e. before threshing. As paddy rice directly comes from field so usually has 20 to 24% of moisture content in it. To prevent deterioration of rough rice, it is dried to about 14% as quickly as possible. On the other hand for longer storage time, it should be dried to12.5 to 13% at minimum.
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