Glossary
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I.R.R.I.
| (International Rice Research Institute) Located in the Philippines, it is a nonprofit agricultural research and training center established to improve the well-being of present and future generations of rice farmers and consumers. For more information, http://beta.irri.org |
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Indica
| Along with japonica, Indica is one of two main groups of Oryza sativa. These rices, which are higher in amylose (dry starch) than japonicas, are generally long-grain. They grow successfully in tropical/semitropical climates. Indica rices include Basmati, Della and other aromatic rices. |
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Instant Rice
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Rice that has been precooked and dehydrated. Cooks in about five minutes. |
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Intip
| Indonesian (See Tahdeeg). |
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