Interesting facts about rice Is a great opportunity to learn more about cereals. Rice is one of the most popular cultures in the world, especially common among the eastern peoples. For billions of people, it is the main source of nutrition.
So, here are the most interesting facts about rice.
- Rice needs plenty of moisture, growing right out of the water.
- In many countries, rice fields are flooded with water, draining them only on the eve of harvest.
- Did you know that until the end of the 19th century, rice was called "Saracen grain" in Russian?
- The plant grows on average up to one and a half meters in height.
- Scientists claim that rice began to be grown at the dawn of mankind.
- In addition to cereals, rice is also used to make flour, oil and starch. Rice flour is found in some types of powder.
- An interesting fact is that paper and cardboard are made from rice straw.
- In a number of American, Asian and African countries, various alcoholic beverages are prepared from rice. In Europe, alcohol is made from it.
- Curiously, rice contains up to 70% carbohydrates.
- Puffed rice, which looks like popcorn, is often added to sweets.
- In some Islamic countries there is a measure of weight equal to one rice - aruuz.
- Rice is in the diet of more than half of the world's population.
- Today, there are 18 varieties of rice, divided into 4 sections.
- The TOP 3 countries for rice production in the world include China, India and Indonesia.
- The stem of a mature plant should turn completely yellow and the seeds should turn white.
- Every 6th person in the world is involved in growing rice in one way or another.
- 100 g of rice contains only 82 kilocalories, as a result of which it is recommended to be consumed by people who want to get rid of extra pounds.
- Today, the average rice turnover in the world market is estimated at over $ 20 billion.
