Parboiled rice |
Mineral-Rich Rice
Characteristics
: Parboiled rice is produced by a process of soaking,
pressure steaming and drying prior to milling. This
modifiles the starch and permits the retention of much
of the natural vitamins and minerals in kernels. The
rice is usually slightly yellowish, although the colour
largely fades after cooking.
Production : Paddy is the principal raw material
for the production of parboiled rice. Due to an abundant
water supply and consistent source of paddy in Thailand,
more than 100 parboiled rice mills are spread throughout
the central region, the production of premium quality,
odourless parboiled rice in Thailand is constant year
round.
Market Facts : Parboiled rice
is the only rice produced for export-oriented purposes,
and Thailand is now the world's largest supplier. Among
the major markets are South Africa, Nigeria and various
contries in Asia, Europe, the Mediterranean and the
Middle East.
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