What is Aromatic Rice?
A. It is the term given to numerous varieties of rice identified by a pronounced nutty aroma and flavor. This aroma is attributed to a much higher proportion of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, a naturally occurring compound found in all rice. Some popular brands of aromatic rices are Texmati, Konriko, Wild Pecan Rice, Uncle Ben’s Aromatic, Jasmine, and Ellis Stansel’s Popcorn rice.
Aromatic rice is rice with natural chemical compounds which give it a distinctive scent. Numerous varietals of rice are aromatic, ranging from the famous Basmati to much lesser known Randhunipagal. It can be used just like conventional rice for cooking, but adds a new dimension of flavor and aroma to meals. In the 1990s, aromatic rice began to explode on the popular market, leading to increased consumer demand and the development of numerous specific cultivars with unique flavors and scents all their own.
