Calrose rice has become the prominent rice variety in California and is among the most recognized varieties of medium grain rice in the United States. The cooked grains are soft and sticky, retain flavor well and are perfect for use in sushi.
Jasmine rice, also known as Thai fragrant rice, is a long-grain type of rice that has a sweet, aromatic scent and a fine, pandan-like aroma. Jasmine rice is a robust source of vitamins, minerals and fiber to the body.
Thai white rice is a long-grain rice available in brown and white varieties. The grains are light and dry, and separate easily when cooked. After cooking, the grains remain fluffy and separate, making this versatile long grain rice particularly suitable for salads, pilafs, casseroles, and stir-fry dishes.
Parboiled rice is rice that's been partly boiled in the husk, soaked, steamed and dried. Parboiled rice is a better source of potassium, calcium, fiber, and vitamin B-6 than regular white rice because of this special processing.
Glutinous rice is grown primarily in East and Southeast Asia and is particularly sticky when cooked. The grains are opaque and have low amylose content. Including sticky rice in one's diet offers health benefits by increasing one's intake of important minerals and vitamins.
Special rice consists of rice mixed with variations of herbs and spices. Different herbs and spices are used depending on the type of dish being served with the rice.