Description : Rice is a staple cereal grain that is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice). Widely cultivated and consumed globally, rice is a primary food source for over half of the world's population, especially in Asia. The grains are typically milled to remove the husk, bran, and germ, producing white rice, or left whole with the bran intact for brown rice. Its versatility allows it to be used in various culinary applications, from staple dishes like sushi and risotto to sweet treats like rice pudding. Additionally, rice by-products such as rice flour, rice bran oil, and rice syrup are commonly used in food processing and industrial applications.
