Very lacking in nutrients. Thus most of the nutrients are retained. Arborio rice Also commonly known as risotto rice in Italian cooking. Basmati Originally from the foothills of Himalayas, this long grain rice has a fine surface with a nutty flavor. Jasmine rice Also widely known as Thai fragant rice.
Cooked grains give off a delicate jasmine scent.
Fast to cook but not good to eat. Glutinous rice Also known as sweet rice. Wild rice Also known as Indian rice. Clean thoroughly before cooking. A long-grain unmilled rice with a red bran grown in India.