Parboiled rice (also called converted rice) is rice that has been partially boiled in the husk. The three basic steps of parboiling are soaking, steaming and drying. These steps also make rice easier to process by hand, boost its nutritional profile and change its texture. About 50% of the world's paddy production is parboiled.
Riceberry Rice is the new variety of rice that has been bred in Thailand. The rice is deep purple in colour; this gorgeous dark colour is typical of plants that yield high nutrition. Rice berry rice is cross-pollination of three hardy and loved rice strains. Riceberry takes on the best attributes of each of the grains that were used in its inception. The light fluffy texture and flavour from Thai jasmine rice, high in minerals and antioxidants from Hom Nin rice and hardy and high yield characteristics of Khao Dawk Mali 105.
