THE STAPLE FOOD- Oryza Satiava

In everyone's daily life we go through this ingredient which is very much close to our hearts and fills  our appetite to the fullest. Yes, yes and yes you're thinking about the right ingredient i.e., THE STAPLE FOOD-RICE🍚. 

WHAT IS RICE?

Rice is the most widely consumed staple food for large part of world's population, especially in Asia and Africa. Even though there are various varieties of rice consumed in different parts of the world it has its in own importance. Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza glaberrima (African Rice) and Oryza Satiava (Asian Rice).  It is the agricultural with the third-highest worldwide production. Rice is the chief grain of India. Production of rice in India is an important part of the nation economy. Rice can be cultivated by different methods based on the type of region. India is one of the biggest exporters of rice in the world. India is the leading exporter of Basmati rice to the global markets.

OTHER NAMES:

• Hindi- Chawal
• Telugu- Annam
• Tamil- Arici
• Malayalam- Ari

TYPES OF RICE:

Based upon the length and shape of the rice, they are categorised into three varieties

• Long grain rice
• Medium grain rice 
• Sort grain rice

Based upon the texture it is categorised as follows.,

• Sticky rice
• Parboiled rice
• Converted rice

Based upon the colour it is classified into four varieties.

• Polished rice
• Brown rice
• Forbidden rice
• Wild rice

Based upon the aroma it is categorised as follows.,

• Basmati rice
• Jasmine rice

USES:

1. Oil is processed from bran for both food and industrial areas
2. Broken rice is used in brewing, distilling and in manufacturing of starch and rice flour.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

1. Rice can be served as a good source of vitamin B, magnesium, manganese and iron.
2. Brown rice provides more vitamins than white rice.
3. Rice can be a part of balanced-diet.
4. Rice contains resistance starch, which can lead to the formation of certain fatty acid that help the colon stay healthy.
5. Athletes who requires lots of energy in form of carbohydrates can get it from white rice.

STORAGE:

1. The best temperature to store rice is 40 degrees or below.
2. In cooler storage areas rice sealed in oxygen-free containers can be stored upto 30 years.