"Rice Rice is a cultivated crop. This means that it is a plant species that was grown for human use and is bred from wild plants. Rice (Oryza) is a cereal, of which China is the largest producer and consumer and Thailand the largest exporter. Rice grows as a branched plume. The panicle contains between 50 and 500 spikes, each containing a flower. The ovary and later the grains are enclosed by calyxes. The growing process of rice takes on average between 3 and 6 months. History of rice The origin of rice is in Asia. About 9000 years ago people started growing rice in the tropics. The rice grains were discovered in the village of Shangshan. The cultivation of crops enabled people to live in one place. Rice was found in Shangsan in jars and stones, along with tools to grind the rice. Rice was not eaten more frequently in Europe until the 15th century, this was due to the voyages of discovery to Asia. Use Rice flour is ground and uncooke…"
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"A Little History of Rice Rice is the most important food for the people of Asia. It has been grown and cultivated for 13,000 years. China grows the most rice, but Thailand is the largest exporter of rice, followed by Vietnam. Rice is a cereal and there are roughly two types: Japonica rice (sticky and short) and Indica rice (dry and long). Of each type, rice types exist with different colours, white, brown, black and red. Only white rice differs from the rest, because white rice is a further processed version of one of the other colours. When producing white rice, not only is the outer husk removed, but also the fibre layer and the germ. In the production of all other colours of rice, the fibre layer and the germ are retained. These types of rice are therefore called brown rice. Rice flour from brown rice This rice flour is made from a brown rice. The outer husk is removed and then the grain including fiber and germ ground into flour. What nutrients does …"
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"Origin Red Kidney beans Red kidney beans get their name from their kidney-like shape and color. Production process Red Kidney beans Red kidney beans are picked by hand and checked for quality at 3 different points in the production process. The red kidney beans are given a thorough cleaning immediately after harvest. Any stones will be removed. After that, the beans are selected by size and then polished. Healthy properties Red Kidney beans and applications Red kidney beans are very nutritious because they are full of protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber. They are a good meat substitute and are also very popular among athletes. In addition, this red kidney bean gives long-lasting energy and a full feeling. Red kidney beans can be eaten both hot and cold. You use them in stews, with tacos, in salads, in soup or with pasta dishes."
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"History and Origin of Quinoa Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is native to South America and has been grown as the main food crop since 6000 years ago. Quinoa was already used by the Incas as a field product. The plant is able to grow under cold, nutrient-poor and dry conditions. The growth period is about 5-6 months. Through crossbreeding, quinoa varieties have been created which can grow in European and North American conditions. In the first half of April the quinoa is sown in Europe and the harvest takes place from mid-September. Production Process Quinoa Flakes After harvest, the quinoa is first cleaned. Then the quinoa is washed to remove the saponin. Then it is dried and the best pieces will be selected by hand. These pieces are soaked to flatten the quinoa. After drying, the quinoa is sieved and then processed into quinoa flakes. Healthy properties Quinoa Flakes <Quinoa flakes are rich in vitamins B2, E, iron, copper and magnesium. Quino…"
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"Where does tapioca come from? Tapioca is a tasteless and starchy ingredient and comes from the root of the Manioc plant (Cassava plant, Yucca plant). It is a shrub that can grow between 2 and 5 metres tall. The plant originally comes from South America but was spread around the world by European explorers. Today, the plant is grown mainly in Brazil, Thailand, Indonesia, Zaire and Nigeria. Tapioca applications Tapioca flour is used as a thickener in food (in soups and sauces), medicine (tablets) and animal feed, but is also an important ingredient of prawn crackers."
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