10 Most Popular RICE in the World

By: Vaishnavi Barthwal

Pinipig

Immature glutinous rice is crushed into pinipig, which has an uncommon bright green colour, and delicate flavour [{ "selector": ".anudw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Arroz de Valencia

Its varieties range from the loose and firm Bomba to the creamy and silky Senia [{ "selector": ".ekjkp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Carnaroli

This Italian rice variety is mostly used to make risotto. It is distinguished by a short grain that is smaller than the grain of Arborio rice [{ "selector": ".fzidn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Bomba

This rice grain is pearly white and contains a lot of amylose [{ "selector": ".qxcce-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Uruchimai

This short grain rice is a staple ingredient in Japanese cuisine [{ "selector": ".keged-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Arborio

The small, spherical grains are solid and rich in starch, giving the meals made with the rice a creamy feel [{ "selector": ".blsef-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Black Rice

Black rice, also referred to as purple rice, is a collective term for numerous varieties of Asian or Oryza sativa rice [{ "selector": ".qxjef-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Rice Paper

Rice paper is one of the main staples of Vietnamese cuisine which is used to wrap the items for appetizer [{ "selector": ".rifjx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Koshihikari

Although being relatively new, it is currently the most farmed and consumed rice in Japan [{ "selector": ".gpgmg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Basmati

This rice variety is distinguished by its intensely nutty, flowery, and subtly spicy flavour and aroma [{ "selector": ".cdrlq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }] More Stories