47 Rice

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Rice is the oldest food that we still consume.

There are only 3 types of rice grains (short, medium and long), but over 40,000 varieties.

April 19 is the national rice ball day. September is the national rice month.

90% of the world's rice is produced and consumed in asia.

The rice plant is used to make vinegar, wine, sake, grappa, and beer.

Rice was used in the city walls of Nanjing to add stability and strength.

Rice is grown on 6 continents.

A rice plant can grow up to almost 2m.

Rice takes ~130-~200 days to grow.

Rice provides carbohydrates, vitamin B, iron, zinc, magnesium and other components such as fibre.@@