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Rice is a valuable source of low fat, complex carbohydrates and is abundant
in thiamin, niacin and iron. It is an essential ingredient for a healthy diet.
There are many different varieties of rice available in the market. Your Aroma
Rice Cooker can cook any type perfectly every time. Following are the com-
monly available varieties of rice and their characteristics:
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AABBOOUUTT RRIICCEE
LLoonngg GGrraaiinn RRiiccee
Typically this rice is not starchy and
has loose, individual grains after
cooking. "Carolina" is firm, and
"Jasmine" is the firmest of the long
grain variety and is flavorful and aro-
matic.
SShhoorrtt GGrraaiinn RRiiccee
Short grain
is
characteristically soft,
sticky and chewy. This is the rice
used to make sushi. "California Rice"
is soft; "Sweet Rice", often called
"pearl" rice for its round shape, is
extra sticky and is excellent for mak-
ing rice pudding.
BBrroowwnn RRiiccee
Brown rice is
often considered the
most healthy variety. It has bran lay-
ers on the rice grains and contains
more B-complex vitamins, iron, calci-
um, and fiber than polished (white)
rice. The most popular brown rice is
long grain and has a chewy texture.
WWiilldd RRiiccee
Wild Rice c
omes
in many delicious
varieties and mixes. Often it is mixed
with long grain rice for its firmer tex-
ture and rich brown to black color.
Wild rice makes wonderful stuffing
for poultry when cooked with broth
and mixed with your favorite dried
fruits.