This rice retains more fibre and nutrients than regular white rice, aiding digestion and satiety. Parboiled rice has a lower impact on blood sugar than regular white rice. This is what makes it a ...

The more polished the rice grain the more unhealthy warns Prof. Sagarika Ekanayake, who gives full marks for the Sri Lankan staple meal as long as it is balanced. Kumudini Hettiarachchi reports As ...

The best choice for rice is long-grain parboiled rice because it’s less sticky and holds its shape, making it ideal for fried rice and jollof rice alike. When you're cooking the rice ...

The report said that the West African parboiled rice market has slumped to a near two-year low as supplies flood into regional markets following India’s removal of export duties on parboiled rice.

In July 2023, it banned the export of white rice and imposed a 20 per cent export duty on parboiled rice. In October 2024, the Indian government removed all curbs on rice exports, barring broken rice.