Aromatic rice

Aromatic rice is one of the major types of rice.[1] It is a medium- to long-grained rice. It is known for its nutty aroma and taste, which is caused by the chemical compound 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline.[2] Varieties of aromatic rice include Ambemohar, Basmati, Jasmine, Sona Masuri, Texmati, Tulaipanji, Tulshimala, Wehani, Kalijira, Chinigura, Gobindobhog, Kali Mooch and wild Pecan rice. [3] When cooked, the grains have a light and fluffy texture except for Gobindobhog rice which is sticky in texture.

References

  1. "The U.S. Rice Export Market" (PDF). USDA. Nov 2000.
    "There are four types of rice traded globally: indica, japonica, aromatic, and glutinous."
  2. Ghareyazie, Behzad; Alinia, Faramarz; Menguito, Corazon A.; Rubia, Leila G.; De Palma, Justina M.; Liwanag, Evelyn A.; Cohen, Michael B.; Khush, Gurdev S.; Bennett, John (1997). "Enhanced resistance to two stem borers in an aromatic rice containing a synthetic cryIA(b) gene". Molecular Breeding. 3 (5): 401–414. doi:10.1023/A:1009695324100.
  3. Aromatic Rices. Int. Rice Res. Inst. 2000. pp. 8–. ISBN 978-81-204-1420-4.

Further reading

  • R.K. Singh, U.S. Singh and G.S. Khush (editors). (2000). Aromatic rices. New Delhi : Oxford & IBH Pub. Google Books.


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