Rice and Rice Flour

Rice is the starchy white seeds or grain from rice plants. Rice has many kinds of varieties, for many purposes, are distinguished as long, medium, and short-grain rice. The grains of long-grain rice tend to remain intact after cooking; medium-grain rice becomes more sticky. Short-grain rice is often used for rice pudding or porridge. Rice is cooked by boiling or steaming, and absorbs water during cooking.