White rice - is the most popular variety. White rice grains are polished, as a result of which they are deprived of most nutrients.
Brown rice - is rich in nutrients since it is deprived only of the inedible husk surrounding the grain. It has a nutty flavor.
Red rice - owes its name to the dark red color of elongated, narrow grains. It is a low-calorie variety with health-promoting properties (effectively lowers cholesterol in the body).
Black rice, also called Indonesian or purple rice - contains one of the highest levels of anthocyanins in food, has a mild, nutty flavor.
Parboiled rice - is white rice treated with steam under high pressure so it does not lose vitamins and nutrients.
