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Rice

Rice is grown in almost every continent of the world and each country has developed its own recipes using it such as Paellas in Spain, Risotto in Italy, and the precisely prepared delicacies of Japan. Many countries start the day with a rice breakfast such as congee in China and rice porridge in Japan. Rice is a complex carbohydrate - providing high energy value and slow energy release. It also contains protein used for growth and repair of the body. Health experts urge us to cut down on fat and fill up with fruit and vegetables and starchy fibre-containing foods like rice.

Rice is often characterized as one of three varieties - long grain, medium grain, or short grain rice, which refers to the length and shape of the grain and is generally grown in paddy fields.