Rice

Rice is the most popular grain in the world. Rice provides more than 20% of the calories consumed by people throughout the world, making it the leading grain in terms of nutrition and caloric intake. The rice industry which was worth to be estimated to be approximately $5.1 billion in 2012 is growing at a much faster rate than anticipated. The rice and noodles are staple foods as well that have been gaining popularity since short time due to their long shelf life, shorter time consumption for preparation and easy adaptability.