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Rice

One of the major food staples of the world, rice is grown in most warm climates. This utilitarian grain is used as a starch staple, brewing of beer and other beverages, as well as combined with other ingredients to make well-known regional specialties.

2,444 Questions

How many pounds in a bushel of grain?

It depends on the species of grain, though most are from 50 to 60 pounds to a bushel.

How many grains of white rice are in a 50 lb bag?

== == around 809986. 50lb bag, 453.59237 grams in a pound, 1000 milligrams in a gram and 28 milligrams is the avg weight of a grain of rice :]

Here's more info I found: I went exploring and thought you might be interested in the results. I found the following information reported on the web:

Well, first, I have to file a couple of disclaimers!

All numbers based on long grain white rice

Numbers should be considered approximate, not actual, as size of grains and other factors may vary.

The Numbers:

1 lb of rice = 29,000 grains

1 lb rice = 4 cups

29,000/4 = 7250

¼ cup = 7250/4 = 1812.50

An actual count of the number of rice grains in ¼ cup was around 2,000

How much does a grain weigh?

Assuming you mean the obsolete mass unit rather than a grass seed. one grain is 64.799 milligrams.

What is the difference between converted rice and other rice?

Converted rice (or parboiled rice) is a white rice prepared from brown rice that has been soaked, steamed under pressure to force water-soluble nutrients into the starchy endosperm, and then dried and milled. The process normally results in firm, easily separated grains when properly cooked.

Reconstituted rice is rice that has already been cooked, the outer hull removed and then pushed through a press making rice looking pellets. It is dried and sold as instant rice. It has less taste and often less nutritional value than other rice dishes but can be more convenient.

What is the Italian method of frying white rice before cooking?

The method of frying rice in Italian cooking is as simple as frying the rice in a bit of butter or olive oil for a short period. It is a first step in making risotto.

Where did rice come from?

Rice has been around 11,000 years! it is grown in Africa, America, Australia, China, New Guinea, and South Asia. It is one of the most common cultivated crops.

The actual hearth of rice is said to be in Southeast Asia, in southern China and India.

How many cups is a pound of rice?

6 cups cooked, 2 cups uncooked. Roughly.

What would cause hard rice in rice pudding when all directions were followed completely?

The time you cooked it. Different types of rice require different times to cook to become soft. Some rice is constituted, meaning, ground up in a paste and shaped into the original rice shape. Others are natural rice, which takes more time to liquify the kernel, or the hard outside hull of the rice seed.

How many cups make a 16 ounce bag of rice cooked?

2 cups

Another answer:

That would be true if the bag were measured in fluid ounces, but it's not. Sugar is sold by weight. A 16 ounce bag of sugar is 454 grams, and granular sugar measures by volume at about 190 grams per cup, so a 16 ounce bag of sugar will actually fill a little more than two and a third cups.

Can you freeze rice?

yes, you can freeze it for 5 weeks

Where in NY can one buy Par Excellence Rice?

If there is a Wal-Mart in your area, they can possibly place a special order for it. I purchase it at the Wal-Mart where I live. Also, you can possibly write the company directly at: Producers Rice Mill, Inc. Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160. The company would probably have a distributor list for your area. Hope that helps.... Here is the company's web site:

http://www.producersrice.com/default.html

How much is a pound of rice?

The price of a pound of rice can vary widely depending on the type and brand, as well as regional differences and market conditions. On average, in the U.S., a pound of white or brown rice typically costs between $0.50 to $2.00. Specialty varieties, such as basmati or jasmine rice, may be priced higher. It's best to check local grocery stores or online retailers for current prices.

What is raw rice?

RiceIn English, the word rice means the seed with shell, the rice plant, the shelled yet un-cooked rice, and the cooked rice. In the Chinese language, these four meanings have four different words. Raw rice refers to the shelled yet un-cooked rice. Rice is sometimes used as an adjunct ingredient in beer making.

In South Korea rice wine and especially soju or rice alcohol ( extremely cheap -- 3 bucks a litre ) is made, and are very popular.

How many cups are in 37 grams of rice?

0 because a cup is 72 grams

http://www.freerice.com

What happen to your health if you eat raw rice daily?

I eat half or more cup of rice a....I am addicted to ,icant stop.Where ever i go a nee to have rwar in my pocket.My quistion is ...it bad to keep eating raw rice?

Can you still buy Rice Oriental from Betty Crocker?

Nope, called General Mills on 9/19/07 and it has been discontinued due to low sales. It's a shame because that is the only one we really liked.

How many cups does 43 grams of rice equal?

anywhere between .24 and .28 cups depending on the type of rice

Is brown rice indigestible?

Brown rice is digestible as plain white rice is.

The difference is in the nutrition.

White rice is mostly carbs and starch.

In brown rice you get a bit of fibers as well. Fibers make your digestive system work harder and even though the fibers as such do not contain nutrition to humans, they do help to condition our stomach and intestines.

Brown rice also contain more minerals and vitamins than ordinary plain white.

Brown rice is good for you :-)

What will you get if you eat raw rice?

Consuming raw rice is unsafe and poses several health concerns, such as food poisoning from B. cereus and damage to your digestive tract.

A desire to consume raw rice or other non-nutritive foods could be an underlying sign of pica, which is a psychological disorder that has been associated with hair loss, fatigue, stomach pain, and iron deficiency anemia.

Moreover, raw rice isn’t more nutritious than cooked rice. If you would simply like a healthier rice option, try switching to brown, black, red, or wild rice.

How many protein in Rice?

The amount of protein in rice depends on the type of rice. There are 3.5 grams of protein in one serving of white rice. On the other hand, there are 4.5 grams of protein in brown rice.

What happens when rice goes off?

Aspergillus flavus, a common bacteria strain that can be often found in stale rice, has caused lung and kidney cancers in laboratory mice as quickly as in 24 weeks.