Sign In
Learn bits
Polity & Governance
Mahesh

19/04/22 21:17 PM IST

Parboiled rice

In News 
  • The Centre has said it will stop the purchase of excess parboiled rice, of which Telangana is a major producer.
Parboiled Rice 
  • It is rice that has been partially boiled at the paddy stage, before milling. Parboiling of rice is not a new practice, and has been followed in India since ancient times.
Preparation 
  • CFTRI, Mysuru,  uses a method in which the paddy is soaked in hot water for three hours. The water is then drained and the paddy steamed for 20 minutes. Also, the paddy is dried in the shade.
  • Chromate soaking process: It uses chromate, a family of salt in which the anion contains both chromium and oxygen, which removes the odour from the wet rice.
  • All processes generally involve three stages — soaking, steaming and drying. After passing through these stages, the paddy goes for milling.
Benefits 
  • Parboiling makes rice tougher. This reduces the chances of the rice kernel breaking during milling.
  • Parboiling also increases the nutrient value of the rice.
  • Parboiled rice has a higher resistance to insects and fungi.
Source-Indian Express 

      More Related Current Affairs View All

      20 Dec

      National Quantum Mission

      'National Quantum mission be implemented by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science & Technology.' The mission planned for 2023-2031 a

      Read More

      20 Dec

      First-ever satellite tagging of a Ganges dolphin

      'The first ever Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) was tagged in Assam is being deemed as a historic milestone for Project Dolphin, the movement aimed towards conserving I

      Read More

      19 Dec

      Parliamentary Standing Committee recommendations on MSP

      'A parliamentary committee  has recommended implementing a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price, amid a slew of measures to improve farmers’ welfare.' The Parli

      Read More

      India’s First Ai-Driven Magazine Generator

      Generate Your Custom Current Affairs Magazine using our AI in just 3 steps