Evaluation of local varieties of Egyptian rice.
The different nutritional ingredients of the Egyptian varieties of rice (Giza 171, Giza 172, and Giza 180) were determined. 1. The nutritive values decreased in polished varieties more than in the hulled ones. 2. A wide variation in the protein content in the different varieties was recognized. 3. Giza 180 could be considered as the best Egyptian variety from the nutritional aspects.
D000596:Amino Acids / Q000032:analysis; D000601:Amino Acids, Essential / Q000032:analysis; D004534:Egypt; D005511:Food Handling; D008903:Minerals / Q000032:analysis; D009753:Nutritive Value; D012275:Oryza / Q000032:analysis*; D010940:Plant Proteins / Q000032:analysis*; D013045:Species Specificity
D000596:Amino Acids; D000601:Amino Acids, Essential; D008903:Minerals; D010940:Plant Proteins