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Nutritional differences between japonica rice and indica rice
Both japonica rice and indica rice belong to rice, but they are different. So, which is better, japonica rice or indica rice? Details are as follows:

1. Is japonica rice delicious or indica rice delicious?

Both japonica rice and indica rice are rice varieties, and there are certain differences in diet between the north and the south of China. Southerners are more accustomed to eating indica rice, while northerners prefer to eat japonica rice. In our life, Thai fragrant rice and China fragrant rice belong to indica rice, while Crystal rice, Northeast rice and pearl rice belong to japonica rice.

Japonica rice and indica rice have their own advantages in nutritional value and taste. The taste of japonica rice is more sticky than that of indica rice, suitable for dry rice, and japonica rice is more suitable for porridge.

In daily life, japonica rice is often more suitable for people who have recovered from a serious illness and have weak spleen and stomach, and the health care effect is very good. However, the taste of indica rice is loose and the nutrients are more easily absorbed by the human body. Both japonica rice and indica rice are very suitable for the elderly and infants. You can judge what kind of rice to eat according to your actual needs!

2. Bian Xiao commented:

Japonica rice and indica rice are both rice varieties, not two different kinds of rice. Japonica rice is oval in shape, while indica rice is more slender in shape. In daily life, the north is more suitable for eating japonica rice, and the south is more suitable for eating indica rice. Both japonica rice and indica rice are very nutritious rice, which is very good for both people's health.