Common
varieties of rice
There are many varieties of rice.
Brown rice is the most balanced of all the cereal grains. All types of
whole grains such as millet, barley, buckwheat, corn, oats, quinoa, rye
and wheat berries contain carbohydrates, fat, protein and minerals. Unpolished
brown rice is higher in minerals, protein and flavor than white rice, which
is mostly starch. Here's a few of the types of brown rice available:
Short grain brown rice is a small oval shaped grain best for cooler climates or wintertime cooking. Medium grain brown rice is an excellent year round grain. A little lighter than short grain rice. Long grain brown rice is the lightest and fluffiest of the three. It is closest to white rice in texture and best used in warmer weather. Sweet brown rice is like a sticky rice and better used combined with the other brown rices or other grains. Wild rice is also great combined with other grains. It has astrong nutty flavor. Basmati rice is a aromatic rice that is similar to long grain. (Adapted from Cooking Tips with Ann Gentry)
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