Rice is a primary food in Asian cuisine and the top two most populous countries like china and India produce tremendous amount of rice in their paddy fields. Rice is eaten by boiling, frying and in the form of rice noodles. Why such abundance of rice in Asian countries? It is the climate, actually Asian counties enjoy warm and humid climates, and are high in rainfall charts and these are favorable conditions for growing a variety of rice.
Labor in these countries is cheap hence it is profitable to grow rice in wet and muddy fields. Rice has rich history and in global charts China comes as first country and India packs the 2nd position as the highest rice producer.   Both these countries produce both top quality and standard quality rice according to the geographical locations and local climates prevailing in the areas. You can trace back rice history back to 10,000 years and East Asia was the first to cultivate rice and it spread to other Asian countries later. You can buy top quality rice like Jazaa Rozmarrah Rice by ordering online from top quality rice suppliers in Asia.
Different types of rice varieties
There are more than 35 types of Rice qualities available in the Asian market. some of the top rice varities would include
- Basmati Rice
- White Rice
- Brown Rice
- Black Rice
- Red rice
- Japanese Rice
- Arborio Rice
- Sticky rice
- Jasmine rice
You can divide the rice quality as basmati and non-basmati rice. Jasmine Rice is top quality rice and India is the top exporter with figures standing at 16,500 metric tons per year as the 2023-24 survey shows. Rice is also grown by Pakistan, Myanmar, Vietnam, Italy, USA, and Belgium and they form the source for exporting rice to other countries in the world including the Middle East, where it is used to make fragrant rice with spices. Middle East mostly prefers Basmati and Jasmine Rice to make exquisite food along with Falafel, Hummus, Shish Kebabs, Baklava and Shawarma. This rice is costly varieties that are not used by common families and is mostly reserved for rich people who eat it on a daily basis. The Jazza Gold Sela Rice is one such variety which is consumed in large quantities by residents in Gulf Countries.
Why rice is preferred in Asian and other countries?
- Rice is wholesome and is filling unlike other food items like bread and other wheat based products.
- Rice can be eaten sweetened or salted. You can also make rice with herbs and enjoy immensely aromatic meals
- Rice can be mixed with vegetables or meat or both to make delicious tasting food recipe
- Rice like basmati and Jasmine is considered elite variety of food grain and is used in festive or ceremonious occasions like wedding, birthday parties etc. Without rice feasts are incomplete
- Rice is easy to cook compared to baking bread etc
- Rice is a better food option in hot and wet climates
- Rice is digested quickly than other food items
Health Benefits of eating rice
Rice eating results in various health benefits and here are some of them:
- Maximum Nutrition
White and brown rice come from same grain but are milled differently. In the white rice the bran layer is polished away, while brown rice retains bran layer which is full of nutrition. You can choose brown rice if you need nutrition to support health.
- Controls Blood Sugar
Brown rice control blood sugar levels in your blood stream. People with diabetics who are restricted to white rice can go for brown rice which has the properties to control sugar levels
- Help maintain healthy weight
Brown rice with its fibrous makeup helps maintain a healthy weight. It lowers blood cholesterol and prevents the risk of heart issues
However rice is consumed in general because of its flavor and taste and its characteristic to be become tastier when it is consumed with different type of non-vegetarian foods and curries. If you are rice lover and consume it on a daily basis you can get quality rice varieties like Basmati and Jasmine from online suppliers like Asma Yasir Trading Company supplier of world famous Jazaa Gold Sella Rice and other top rice varieties in the region. You can contact them on phone number +971 676 78188, +971 52 9911 066 or by email yasir@asmayasirtr.com.
