Is Jiangmi glutinous rice?

China is a vast country with a large population, so many things are called differently in each region. With the development of society, people have more and more opportunities to travel around for work. Working in a different place requires adapting to the local customs and habits. Every year when the Dragon Boat Festival comes, people will make rice dumplings. People in Northeast China will buy some glutinous rice to prepare. Many people in the south want to know whether glutinous rice is glutinous rice?

1. What is the difference between glutinous rice and glutinous rice?

1. Glutinous rice and glutinous rice have the same meaning

Glutinous rice and glutinous rice are the same thing. Glutinous rice is called glutinous rice in the south and glutinous rice is called glutinous rice in the north.

2. What is Japonica Rice?

Japonica rice, also known as rice, is divided into early, mid and late types. Northern jing rice is cool, southern jing rice is warm; red jing rice is hot, white jing rice is cool; new jing rice is hot, old jing rice is cool. Cooking porridge is the most nourishing food and is suitable for both young and old. Black rice is crystal clear and smooth, and is produced in Chenggu County, Shaanxi Province. Black rice is a treasure among rice in my country. According to scientists, black rice contains 16 kinds of amino acids, trace elements such as iron, molybdenum, zinc, and nutrients such as vitamins B1 and B12. The protein content is 50% higher than that of ordinary rice. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: Black rice has the effects of nourishing yin and kidney, strengthening the spleen and warming the liver, improving eyesight and activating blood circulation. Whether it is used to cook porridge or soup, it is a good tonic.

Japonica rice is the rice we eat normally. But not all rice is japonica rice.

Rice is divided into japonica rice, indica rice and glutinous rice. Among them, glutinous rice is a very sticky rice, commonly known as sticky rice.

Japonica rice and indica rice are the rice we usually use for cooking. The grains of indica rice are thinner and longer than those of japonica rice. But it seems that indica rice is only available in southern cities, and people in the north only eat japonica rice.

Indica rice is rarely seen in northern supermarkets. But sometimes you can see glutinous rice that looks similar to indica rice.

Compared with japonica rice, indica rice is thinner and longer, and is completely different.

The price of japonica rice is slightly higher than that of indica rice because japonica rice tastes better and has a better mouthfeel, but its yield is also lower than that of indica rice.

3. Nutritional components and benefits of glutinous rice

Glutinous rice is rich in B vitamins, which can warm the spleen and stomach and replenish the vital energy. It can relieve spleen and stomach deficiency, poor appetite, abdominal distension and diarrhea.

To maintain the normal function of brain cells, mental workers must have energy. Prevent and treat anemia and Alzheimer's disease, and prevent birth defects. It maintains normal appetite, enhances immunity, and promotes growth and development. Children cannot lack zinc, and it can also maintain normal spermatogenesis in men. Improve immunity, high antioxidant, delay aging, prevent cancer, protect eyes, and maintain normal heart and liver functions. Because of its high calcium content, glutinous rice is very good at strengthening bones and teeth.