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Rice Facts

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	Rice is a type of grass, with narrow, tapered leaves and grows from about 60 to 180 centimetres (about 2 to 6 ft) tall. Its edible grain is the primary food for over half the world's population.	Rice is used for a variety of non-food products. The inedible rice hull is used as fuel, fertilizer, and insulation, while the straw from the leaves and stems is used as bedding for animals and for weaving roofs, hats, baskets, and sandals.
		Rice Terminology
		Amylopectin: The type of starch found in highest proportion in medium, short, and waxy rice that makes these rices more tender with a greater tendency to cling.

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