Scientists have successfully experimented with growing beef cells in rice grains to make cheap and environmentally friendly food. Scientists have developed a new type of hybrid food by growing ‘fleshy’ rice which they say will prove to be a cheap and environmentally friendly source of protein. According to the BBC report, researchers from South Korea’s…
civil: Scientists planted beef cells in rice grains Successfully experimented with growing cheap and eco-friendly food. Researchers at South Korea’s Yonsei University say they have grown beef rice that could provide a less expensive protein-based diet while also reducing carbon emissions. The scientists said that in producing 100 grams of protein, hybrid rice emits a…
—File photo A large number of people who want to lose weight are under the misconception that eating rice leads to weight gain, while others believe that eating rice causes diabetes. Rice is the staple and most important food of people in South Asia, including Pakistan, which is widely consumed. 100 grams of rice contains…
Medical experts have revealed in a new report that if rice, which is rich in starch, calories, sweetness and carbohydrates, is removed from the diet for a month, it starts showing surprising positive results on physical health. Rice is a food that is good for adults, the elderly as well as children. This food is…
Saudi experts have developed black, red and brown rice with various valuable nutrients. Photo: Sci-Tech Daily Riyadh: The King Abdulaziz University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia has developed black, red and brown rice using genetic technology. But it is not just the colored rice but the color has changed due to the nutrients…
Who doesn’t like hot, bloated rice, but unfortunately, rice has the potential to create the perfect conditions for a potentially dangerous bacteria to grow. Bacteria called Bacillus cereus grows in rice. Simply boiling the rice does not kill the bacteria because the bacteria produce ‘cells’ that can withstand extreme heat. Rice stored at room temperature…
File photo Long and grainy rice called red rice usually has a reddish color from the pigment anthocyanin, which is soluble in water. Available in whole or partially hulled varieties, these rices have a nuttier flavor and are more nutritious than polished rice. Commonly grown in Asian countries, especially India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, red…
