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RICE

Property Specification
Appearance Small, oval or round grains, white, brown, or red
Color White, brown, or light yellow (depending on variety)
Shape Elongated, short, medium, or round grain
Size (Length) 5–9 mm (varies with type)
Size (Width) 2–4 mm (varies with type)
Density 1.0–1.2 g/cm³
Weight 25–30 grams per 100 grains (depends on type)
Moisture Content 12–14% (depending on storage conditions)
Texture Firm and dry or soft and sticky (depending on variety)
Flavor Mild, neutral, or nutty depending on variety
Taste Neutral (white rice), nutty (brown rice)
Water Absorption 2–3 times its volume during cooking
Hulling White rice (hulled and polished), brown rice (unhulled)
Starch Content 70–80% (depends on rice variety)
Protein Content 6-8%
Fat Content 0.5–2%
Carbohydrate Content 70-80%