Super Basmati Rice, Long Grain White Rice, 385, 386, Brown Rice Supplier: 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.