• What is the difference between brown and white rice?
  Brown rice has the outer hull removed, but still retains the bran layers which are rich in minerals and vitamins, especially the B-complex group, It is a 100% whole grain food and takes about 40 to 45 minutes to cook. Because of the oil in the bran layer, brown rice has a limited shelf life of approximately six months. Refrigerator or freezer storage is recommended for longer shelf life.Enriched white rice has the outer husk removed and the layer of bran milled away until the grain is white. Is it enriched with thiamin, niacin and iron and fortified with folic acid to restore nutrients lost during processing. It takes about 15 minutes to cook.
• What is the difference between long, medium and short grain rice?
  Long grain rice has a long, slender kernel, three to four times longer than its width. Cooked grains are separate, light and fluffy. It is perfect for pilafs, stir-fry and Southern favorites like jambalaya and gumbo. Medium and short grain rice have a shorter, wider kernel. Cooked grains are more moist and tender, and have a greater tendency to cling together. Short and medium grain rice are good choices for dishes that have a creamier characteristic — such as risotto, rice puddings, as well as sushi and other Asian dishes.  Learn more about types of U.S.-grown rice.
• What type of rice do I use when making rice pudding? Sushi? Rice Pilaf?
  You may find that medium and short grain rice would be a good choice for making dishes that have a creamier characteristic--such as risotto, and desserts--or dishes where stickier rice is preferred--like sushi, molds or croquettes. Choose long grain rice for the dishes where you prefer separate, distinct grains, such as a pilaf.

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