White rice cooked

by MBC Team

White rice,facts

Rice (Oryza sativa) is one of the oldest cereals, believed to have been grown more than 6 000 years ago.
White rice is an edible starchy cereal grain.
Nutrients provided by white rice include B vitamins, iron, zinc and magnesium.
White rice is naturally gluten free.
White rice does not contain sodium and cholesterol.
White rice is brown rice that's been rid of its outer bran layer and polished.
Uncooked white rice will stay fresh and edible for anywhere between 10 and 30 years (depending on how it is stored).
The varieties of white rice are typically classified as long, medium, and short (depending on the grain type).
The grains of long-grain rice tend to remain intact after cooking, while the medium-grain rice is more sticky and that’s why it is used for sushi.