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Getting to know rice

Rice has proven to be a food loved by all the people, a taste that unites people and cultures. Make use of the wide range of Agrino rices and renew daring new tasteful combinations!

Nutritional value
Rice is exceptionally healthy food for several reasons. It contains complex carbohydrates, which means that it consists of starch and dietary fibers. The complex carbohydrates are digested slowly, giving thus our body the possibility to use the energy they give us for a longer duration. The dietary fibers help the development of our intestinal flora, which plays a significant role in keeping our immune system strong.

Like all starchy food, rice does not contain many proteins. However, the proteins it does contain are easily digestible and are easily absorbed by our body. This is the reason why rice is such a suitable food for babies, elderly people and those who due to health reasons have trouble eating. Nutritionists tell us that adults do not need large amounts of proteins. 55 to 75 grams per day are enough, which is about half a small steak. The exceeding quantity is either turned into energy or fat.

Rice contains all 8 amino-acids the human body needs to constantly build up new and strong muscles.
Rice is also healthy for what it does not contain. It does not contain cholesterol or gluten and it does not cause allergies. Its low salt and fat content make it suitable for diets.

History
Rice has been feeding mankind for over 5000 years. It travelled from China to Ancient Greece and from Persia to the Nile Delta. The ancient Chinese and Indians considered it to be a «gift from the gods», which saved them from great natural disasters. «In life it are not the pearls that are valuable, but the five seeds of the earth, of which the rice is the most valuable» goes a Chinese saying. Rice followed the footsteps of the soldiers returning from Alexander the Great's expedition to India, reached Greece and Europe and centuries later also America. Enjoying rice is a reference point for all social classes, all over the world.

Cultivation - production of rice

The cultivation of rice exceeds the cultivation of any other agricultural product in the world and it constitutes the basic food for at least 2/3 of the world population.
In Greece the cultivation of rice takes place in river deltas and areas along the coastline, which adds to the kernel a natural salty flavor.
Before it reaches our plate from the field, it goes through various production stages.

 

Types of rice - Their use and origin

Rice is one of the most versatile food ingredients.
The various types of rice, from whichever origin, are directly connected to the use of the product:

• Glasse Rice (white medium grain): Of Greek Origin, mostly cultivated in the Acheloos river delta, and in the Sperchios river delta, as well as in some areas of Central Macedonia.
  Ideal for Soups, Rice Puddings, but also for Sushi.
  Agrino markets the Glasse rice under the name SOUPE
• Blue Rose Rice (white medium grain): Of Greek Origin, mostly cultivated in the Acheloos river delta, and in the Sperchios river delta, as well as in some areas of Central Macedonia.
  Ιdeal for Stuffed Food
  Agrino markets the Blue Rose Rice under the name FANCY
• Carolina Rice (white medium grain): Of Greek Origin, cultivated mostly in the area of Serres, along the coastline and in the delta of the Strimonas river.
  Ιdeal for Greek risotto
  Agrino market the Carolina Rice under the name LAIS
• Nychaki Rice (white long grain): Of Greek Origin, is mostly cultivated in the deltas of the rivers Axios, Loudias, Aliakmonas and Gallikos in Central Macedonia.
  Ιdeal for pilaf
  Agrino markets the Nychaki Rice under the name FINO
• Parboiled Rice (long grain): Of Greek Origin, is mostly cultivated in the deltas of the rivers Axios, Loudias, Aliakmonas and Gallikos in Central Macedonia. It is precooked and gets its yellow color from the rice husk which is removed further in the production process.
  Ιdeal for pilaf and salads, remains fluffy
  Agrino markets the Parboiled Rice under the name BELLA
• Brown Rice (long grain): Of Greek Origin, is grown in various areas in Greece. Due to the fact that the inner bran is not removed, brown rice is rich in dietary fibers.
  Ιdeal for health diets
  Agrino markets the Brown Rice under the name BROWN
• Basmati Rice (white long grain): Naturally aromatic rice, is grown in the areas along the rivers that spring from the Himalayas at the borders of India and Pakistan. Gets its natural aroma from the special characteristics of the soil.
  Ιdeal for pilaf and exotic recipes.
  Agrino markets the Basmati Rice under the name Exotic Basmati
• Jasmine Rice (white long grain): Naturally aromatic rice, is grown on the highlands of Thailand.
  Ιdeal for pilaf, steamed rice and exotic recipes
  Agrino markets Jasmine rice under the name EXOTIC JASMINE
• Carnaroli Rice (white medium grain): Of Italian origin, is grown in the Po river valley in Northern Italy. With its big and wide kernel, Carnaroli makes the best creamy risotto.
  Ιdeal for the classic Italian risotto
  Agrino markets Carnaroli rice under the name EXOTIC CARNAROLI
• Wild Rice: A grass that is grown in shallow water in small lakes and slow-flowing streams in North America. Also known as Indian Rice, since it was a basic food ingredient for the native Indians. Rich in dietary fibers. Ιdeal for wild game dishes, sea food and as a garniture for dinner parties.
  Agrino markets the Wild Rice mixed with Greek Parboiled Rice under the name EXOTIC WILD RICE

Agrino rice
In order to be sure that the rice you selected maintains its aroma and freshness, you must rely on a company that can ensure this. Agrino was the first Greek company that offered the Greek consumers packaged rice of high quality that is rice in different types for every need, which is controlled in every stage of its production.
Moreover, Agrino selects only the best rice varieties, which are packaged in the pioneer stand up paper bag, allowing the product to breathe while letting the aroma and the natural characteristics free only when it is cooked.
Agrino continues being a pioneer, since it is the first European rice company that produces rice of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP), mentioning the name of the grower and the cultivation area on the package.
Choose your favourite rice recipe and Agrino will help you make it perfect, since our long experience and our knowledge give you the possibility to choose the ideal type of rice from the entire range.