RiceIt is one of the most important grains and food items in the world. Half of the world’s population depends on rice as a staple food. Currently, there are different varieties of rice in the world, but these are placed in two general biological species. The main types of rice include Asian rice with the scientific name Oryza sativa and African rice with scientific name Oryza glaberrima are. Wild rice species are also generally in genera Zizania and Porteresia، they are categorized. After sugarcane and corn, rice is the third agricultural product in terms of production in the world.
In Persian, cooked rice is called pilaf if it is mixed with beans, vegetables, and side dishes, but if it is used alone or with stew, kebab, or meat, then it is called chelo.
In Iran, the local Tarem rice of Faridoonkanar is very popular and famous; Tarem Hashemi rice also has many fans. The top brand of this rice producer in Iran is Javaneh Sadra.
