Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh
Rice is an important part of the daily diet. Here are 6 popular rice grains in the world known for their textures, aromas, and flavours.
Basmati is a long-grain rice cultivated in India and Pakistan. It is known for its nutty, floral, and slightly spicy flavour and aroma.
Forbidden rice is also known as black rice or emperor's rice. It has a deep purple hue derived from the antioxidant anthocyanin.
Bomba rice, commonly known as Valencia rice, is a medium grain variety widely included in the preparation of Spanish paella.
It is an Italian rice variety and is predominantly used in risottos and rice puddings. Its short, round grains are starch-rich, resulting in creamy textures.
It is Portuguese rice and has a firm structure. It is grown in Salvaterra de Magos, near Lisbon.
Uruchimai is commonly known as Japanese short-grain rice Its short, plump grains, high starch content, and sticky texture make it versatile in various dishes.