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Not entirely; while the plants are basically the same, the processing methods differ. Japanese white rice remains somewhat higher in gluten, which is part of what makes it so sticky compared to American-style rice.

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Yes, white rice is different in different countries. There are around 7000 varieties of white rice in the world. It is believed that rice is first cultivated in central India.

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