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What are the Health Benefits of Brown and White Basmati Rice?

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When you first look at different types of rice, it's conceivable that basmati rice doesn't look any different from the other types of rice at all. On the other hand, you just need to take one whiff of the grain to realise that there is a substantial contrast between the two. When basmati rice is cooked, it gives out a smell that is very distinctive and, according to a large number of individuals, smells very much like popcorn. In point of fact, "full of aroma" or "fragrant" is what the word "basmati" means when translated from its native language of Hindi. This particular variety of rice has earned the title of "queen of fragrant rice" in certain parts of the world.   The production of non sticky basmati rice in India accounts for around two-thirds of the total production worldwide. Both India and Pakistan produce their own versions of basmati rice. Researchers from India's Udaipur region have discovered evidence of a long-grain ri

Which are the top Rice varieties available in India?

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A wide variety of rice, including white, basmati, red, brown, parboiled, jasmine, as well as sticky, is consumed across the country. The two most common varieties of rice are basmati and white. Growing rice as either a Kharif or rabi crop is possible since the grain adapts well to both humid and dry environments, making it a viable option for both the plains and the mountains. Kharif is the first season, therefore most rice is planted in June and July; Rabi planting occurs during the months of Nov to Feb. The Kharif harvest occurs in the months of November and December, while the Rabi harvest spans the months of March and June. Some of the states that grow rice during the Rabi season are West Bengal, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, as well as Tamil Nadu, among others. Throughout the rest of India, the majority of Rice is harvested during the Kharif season because it is mostly grown around that time. Basmati Rice: The majority of the world's Basmati Rice comes from India. Himac