Aromatic rices contain a natural ingredient that gives them their nutty or perfumy smell and taste. Brown rice is unpolished with only the outer hull removed. It has a slightly firm texture and nutlike flavor, and it takes longer to cook than regular long-grain rice. If you're in a hurry, you'll be glad to know that instant brown rice is available, too. Because the germ and outer hull haven't been removed, brown rice has more fiber and other nutrients.
Wild rice is the seed of a grass that grows in marshes and rivers.
Very dark greenish-brown in color, it has a distinctive nutlike flavor and chewy texture. It's often found in rice mixtures with white or brown rice. Other Grains Barley is one of the first grains ever cultivated. Barley is available in both regular and quick-cooking varieties. Bulgur and cracked wheat are made from whole wheat kernels.