Rice is an integral part of most diets and remains today as the leading crop and most preferred food. The rice grain is famous for its versatility.
It is non-allergic food, rich in complex Carbohydrates and is low in salts and fats. In many cultures and folklore rice is considered a gift of the gods.
The Chinese tradition holds that "the precious things are not pearls and jade but the five grains", of which rice is first. |
