Many of us avoid eating rice on a daily basis because of its association with weight gain. In India, the most commonly ...

in which we found measurable levels in almost all of the 60 rice varieties and rice products we tested. Our most recent testing and analysis gave us some new information on the risk of arsenic ...

There are tens of thousands of varieties of rice. Sticky (or glutinous) rice does not contain gluten; the name refers to its texture once cooked. The grains hold together, making them easy to ...

India removed restrictions on shipments of non-basmati parboiled rice, a move that’s likely to boost the nation’s competitive ...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), which is based out of the Philippines, has announced the launch of a ‘Released Variety Panel’ that comprises over 130 sequenced rice varieties.

Other lesser known varieties include Roma, Baldo, Ribe and Originario. Risotto is made by gradually adding ladlefuls of stock to the rice as you simmer it, until the grains have absorbed all of ...

the agricultural industry is increasingly turning toward heat-resistant rice varieties. When rice is exposed to high temperatures during the summer ripening period, its quality deteriorates ...

If you’re going to eat white rice, go for the long-grain variety which tends to have a lower glycaemic index than short-grain varieties. Some, such as basmati, have a higher amylose content ...

Islamabad, Pakistan – The global prices for different varieties of rice dropped on Monday after India and Pakistan made tit-for-tat moves to eliminate price caps and resume rice exports.