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A grain-like plant that is not actually a type of rice, but an aquatic grass bearing edible seeds that grows in wild marshy areas of fresh water lakes and rivers.

1. A cereal grass that yields grain harvested as an important food crop. Rice is so important that half of the people in the world depend upon it for nearly 50% of their daily intake of calories.

A type of rice that has been altered through various processing methods to improve it for cooking and eating.

A grain used to produce a porridge that may become a breakfast cereal or a rice pudding, depending on the country.

A variety of rice that was produced from cross breeding an Italian rice known as Rb rice, with long grain rice from the U.S.

A type of flour made from rice kernels that have been processed to remove the outer hulls, but not the nutritious bran layers covering the kernel.

A grain syrup and sweetener made from whole grain rice that has been cultured and fermented with enzymes to break down the natural starches into complex carbohydrates, maltose and glucose.

A long-grain variety of rice with red bran that is cultivated in Nepal. Himalayan red rice has a rich, nutty flavor and a deep red color when cooked.

A long-grain variety of rice with red bran that is cultivated in India and has not been milled. Indian red rice has a nutty flavor and is reddish-tan in color.

A medium-grain variety of rice that is cultivated in Thailand. The rice is sold with much of the red bran covering the kernel so that only a hint of the white kernel is revealed.

A medium-grain variety of rice that is cultivated in Indonesia. The rice is sold with only flecks of red bran covering the kernel so that some of the white kernel shows through.

A medium-grain variety of rice from China that has a covering of black bran. When cooked, the rice has a distinctive nutty flavor, a slightly chewy texture, and the color becomes dark purple.

A type of medium-grain Italian rice that is known for its natural black and rust colored grains and its pleasing aroma.

A long grain unmilled variety of rice with a red bran that is grown in India. This rice has a nuttier flavor and is reddish-tan in color.

A short-grained rice that becomes tender, yet sticky and dense when cooked. The firm consistency is desired for shaping into sushi blocks or for handling when using chopsticks.

A short-grained Italian rice that features small plump grains, a high starch content, and a creamy texture when cooked.

A type of rice, named after a town in northwest Italy, that is one of the most popular varieties used for Italian risotto recipes.

A snack food created with rice products in order to produce a chip that provides an alternative flavor and option to other varieties of chips.

A type of flour produced from grinding polished rice (the bran and germ have been removed) into a powder.

A medium-grain variety of rice from China that has a covering of black bran. When cooked, the rice has a distinctive nutty flavor, a slightly chewy texture, and the color becomes dark purple.