Formulation and Nutritional Assessment of Recipes En Route for Awareness of Coarse Rice Consumption

Abstract

Rice is one of the oldest domestic crops being consumed by the human kind centuries back; it has been popular and a common staple food for people across the world. Rice grain has undergone various genetic evolutions for centuries. Presently, a variety of crops are grown with altered genetic nature, induced with highly toxic fertilizers and chemical insecticides. The quantity of harvest is more concerned than the quality of the grains. Being the staple food for millions of people in Asian countries, it has been portrayed as the main cause for many deadly diseases. The chapter involves in creating awareness in rice consumption through formulating healthy common recipes formulated and infused with coarse rice varieties.