Rice

Rice is a multicultural grain. Uzbek pilaf, Italian risotto, English pudding, Spanish paella or Japanese sushi. And in general, we get acquainted with rice in early childhood. Who among us has not eaten wonderful rice porridge for breakfast. The birthplace of the culture is Asia, or more precisely, Northern Thailand and Vietnam. Rice cultivation began a very, very long time ago. For example, clay shards were found in India, which date back to the 7th millennium BC, with the remains of cereals.

The Japanese measure wealth in rice, whoever has more is in abundance. This is how the well-known custom of sprinkling rice grains on newlyweds arose.

Let's look at the numbers:

• Scientists count more than 7,000 varieties of this grain

• Every year, 700 million tons of rice are eaten in the world

• The share of carbohydrates, depending on the variety, can reach 70%

• There are only 82 calories in 100 grams of cereal. Not a number, but important! Rice does not contain gluten, which means it is suitable for a gluten-free diet.