Rice - Wikipedia Rice is a cereal grain and in its domesticated form is the staple food of over half of the world's population, particularly in Asia and Africa Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa (Asian rice)—or, much less commonly, Oryza glaberrima (African rice)
Rice | Description, History, Cultivation, Uses | Britannica Rice, edible starchy cereal grain and the plant by which it is produced Roughly one-half of the world population, including virtually all of East and Southeast Asia, is wholly dependent upon rice as a staple food; 95 percent of the world’s rice crop is eaten by humans
The 10 Best Types of Rice, and How to Cook With Them Long grain, wild, and more—we’re covering all the types of rice and what you can do with them Our experts teach you how to prepare these delicious rice varieties
Rice - The Nutrition Source Each country showcases a rice specialty to reflect local spices and taste preferences: risotto in Italy, paella in Spain, jambalaya in the southern U S , coconut rice in Colombia, steamed rice in China, rice and beans in Mexico, and sweet rice in Portugal, to name a few
Rice 101 | California Rice Commission We have developed many varieties of rice in California, each exhibiting distinct characteristics such as texture, aroma, stickiness, and color Currently, we cultivate approximately 40 different varieties