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Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by GTay(m): 3:08pm On Jan 16, 2010 |
Indian scientists claim to have developed a rice variety that requires no cooking, only soaking in water. The rice variety developed at the government-run Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) at Cuttack in Orissa is characterized by low amylase content and becomes soft on soaking in water, institute director Tapan Kumar Adhya told IANS in an interview. Production of rice in India is extensive and last year's production figure stands at 98.5 million tonnes. The present variety, he said, can serve specific niche consumers and make rice cooking a hassle-free affair. The new variety, named Aghanibora, tested by the institute is of 145 days duration with a yield of 4-4.5 tonnes per hectare and is at par with the currently grown rice varieties in the country, he said. 'One can get ready to eat rice after soaking it for about 45 minutes in ordinary water, and 15 minutes if soaked in lukewarm water, whereas other rice varieties need cooking,' Adhya said. The rice is a local, improved land variety of Assam under the 'Komal chawl' category and is not genetically modified rice. It is like any other rice variety grown and consumed in India. 'However, this variety is usually prepared as parboiled rice and then it can be used for consumption after milling,' the researcher said. The initial experimentation was to test whether the rice variety could be grown in the hot and humid climate of Orissa and still retain the property of softness. Scientists at the institute have done extensive research over the past three years and tested its nutritional properties and other biochemical parameters, he said. 'We are glad that our experiment has proved successful, and from our knowledge we believe it could be grown in the eastern states of India,' he said. 'The present rice variety is an already released variety and can be taken up by the farmers with the availability of the seeds,' Adhya told IANS. According to the institute director, the rice variety can be grown in all the eastern states of Assam, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa and coastal Andhra Pradesh. 'As such there is no technical barrier in cultivating it in any part of the country,' he said. 'We do not have knowledge of any other country developing such rice variety as rice is a cereal with huge diversity. 'We do not have specific data about the average household requirement of fuel. But this variety of rice will help in saving fuel, at least for cooking of rice. Moreover, it will be a relief to housewives,' he said. (Jatindra Dash can be contacted at jatindra.d@ians.in) Source: www.indiaenews.com/business/20091005/224945.htm Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/scientists-find-lifesaver-for-india-ndash-rice-that-doesnt-have-to-be-cooked-1788718.html |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by JeSoul(f): 9:26pm On Jan 18, 2010 |
Hmm interesting. But many unanswered questions: GTay:So, if the rice is NOT genetically modified, why do they say their scientists have "developed" this new rice? What modifications, process changes or anything was done to make the rice what it is now? or does it occur naturally and they're proving soaking alone is sufficient to 'cook it'? then why the "developed" line? please educate me. GTay:I wish they were more specific on this. How does the nutritional value of this new rice stack up against the others? These "biochemical parameters", how similar/different are they from the usual rice? What are the long term effects of consumption of this rice? Have they conducted a study to observe the effects? What is the shelf life of the rice? same as the others? |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by selencious(f): 2:00pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
Im sure not gonna buy that kinda rice. They soon gonna kill all humans that are not careful with so called inventions; especially in area of foods. Most of the foods here are chemically processed;thats why they gat a lot of medical problems. Y'all in Africa are so lucky when it comes to food. |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by NSNA: 2:04pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
rice is salted when cooking, guess this one needs salt water to soak |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by deliverus: 2:11pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
Another decease is about to be unleashed in the world |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by otukpo(f): 2:27pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
This people no go kill us. soaked rice? |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by SamMilla1(m): 2:39pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
SCIENTIFIC RICE MADE IN INDIA. END OF TIME APPROACHING FAST |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by erastus75: 2:41pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
More cancer coming |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by Kx: 2:46pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
GTay: Does it ordinarily take more than 45 minutes to cook normal rice? When d cure for AIDS still poses a major challenge, some guys are bringing innovations that will damage d intestine in 20 seconds. |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by toosoon(m): 2:47pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
Na una way of unleashing disease here and there eating un-cooked meat, now na un-cooked rice, i wonder what name una go call this disease maybe "riccikologeminus impopo" |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by madamL(f): 2:48pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
Good idea. Waiting for yam that requires no cooking and beans too. Things are looking good in the kitchen area gals. |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by selencious(f): 2:50pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
Scientists are gonna destroy Humans with sickness and diseases. That was how they created Microwave, that if not carefully used, causes cancer and kills the immune system. Now, it was discovered that cell phone and bluetooth causes brain damage gradually. It is advisable not to use bluetooth anymore. I mean, most of the things invented, foods, etc all causes damage especially cancer to humans. |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by Carlosein(m): 2:55pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
too_soon: LWKMD! |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by Megadeals: 3:10pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
As long as that variety is made by Indians and for Indians, I'm all for it. Maybe the are trying to find a sneaky way to reduce their population. |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by oluite(f): 3:17pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
If it's has d be soaked for 45 mins in water before it's ready,i'll prefer to cook it for 45mins.wats d point |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by SwtzMinx(f): 3:23pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
*thnkn*. . . |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by angelo5uk(m): 3:24pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
nigerians, ina own no pass to dey criticize and to dey find faults, which one ina sabi or invent |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by akano1: 3:28pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
indian again. na wa ooooooooooo una no go kill us for this world. if you take spoon shop amala you may not enjoy it, but if you use ur hand satisfaction is derived. i will always use kerosine to cook it. |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by kufreabasi(m): 3:52pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
If care is not taken, Nigeria will be the 1st country they will send to, because our government is bad and poor. Is it that we don't have anything to eat or cultivate? Last year my fiancee brought one tiny back of rice that their company gave to them as christmas bonus. she took little and put on the fire, within 2minutes, the downward part was as soft as anything while the upper part was still normal and morever, it smells more than anything. They will kill people in this country. PLEASE MAKE UNA OPEN UNA EYE WELL WELL OOOOOOO!!!! Another disease will soon come. |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by DoubleN(m): 4:13pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
These Indians don carry their IT skills enter food levels! |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by blaksril(m): 4:14pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
All new inventions were mocked n criticized, even the wheel. The fact that cooking removes lots of nutrients from rice cud be a plus side to this new thing called 'rice'. |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by Iyara(m): 4:21pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
JeSoul: Smart woman. |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by PurestBoy(m): 4:40pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
oluite: atleast you save the money for gas or kerosene |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by mendax: 4:50pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
most of u that ar criticising havent come up with anythin on ur own |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by mendax: 4:51pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
meanwhile, can we now start callin rice a FRUIT. I learnt that its fruits that dont need cooking before consumption |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by toosoon(m): 4:58pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
angelo5uk: we invented Eba from cassava, Amala from Yam, Gbegiri from Beans water, and so on, and we also invented soaking of garri to reduce cost. |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by NosaHenry(m): 5:28pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
We must be scientifically conscious by keeping open mind towards any new invention. This is a good development, i would like to taste it. |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by angelo5uk(m): 5:32pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
angelo5uk: too_soon: NA IM MAKE UR HEAD BIG, UR STOMACH BIG, UR YANSH COME TINY, IN SUMMARY NA IM MAKE YOU DEY SUFER FROM MULTI KWASHOKWO , |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by toosoon(m): 5:43pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
angelo5uk: I blame you if na baked beans, salad, all dis continental dishes you dey eat, how you come fit write dis pigin english well well pass me wey be son of the soil you fit swear say no be garri ijebu you soak dis afternoon |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by Nobody: 6:11pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
abeg I no chop! before i go born pikin with eight limbs! |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by kcblast(m): 6:19pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
come to think of it ,is this not one of signs end of time ,GOD SAVE US |
Re: Scientists Develop Rice That Requires No Cooking by mrofficial(m): 6:44pm On Jan 19, 2010 |
[size=20pt]No!!!!!!!!!!!! We don't want. Nigerians please shine your eyes [/size] |
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