Does anyone know the difference between rice grain lengths?

[34me]

Hi:wave: I am trying to eat healthier now I am pregnant, and I bought some brown rice. I got long grain but im wondering what is the difference between long and medium? thanks:thumbsup:

[Myztik]

I'm not sure if there is a nutritional difference between long and medium, I think it's just what they are used for that varies. e.g asian dishes etc.

[34me]

Is one easier to cook or something? I did try medium grain a while back and no matter how long I cooked it it was very chewy

[Myztik]

I think the short and medium grains tend to clump together where as the long grain doesn't... so one would be better for steamed rice (short-medium) and the other would be better for fried rice kinda thing.
but dont quote me on any of this coz I could be wrong.. I may have them mixed up lol.

[Amberlea]

Brown rice doesnt go soft like white rice does.
It will always have a slightly 'chewy' texture due to still having the husk on it.

The only difference between the grain lengths is the cooking purpose as said in the other posts.

[TwoBlue]

If you want to eat a healthier option with rice then try "Basmati"
Its the best for you by far, easy to cook and yummo
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[34me]

I love basmati:) Is it better than brown health wise? I was reading you should eat plenty of brown and grainy breads pastas etc when pregnant

[TwoBlue]

Basmati is the best for you ! Stick with that mate :thumbsup:

[pegasus]

The absolute best for you is brown - it's all in the fibre - not much fibre in white, but basmati is a good compromise if you don't eat brown at all.

see here for nutritional info (http://www.ricegourmet.com/About_RiceNutritional.htm)