Fun Facts about Rice
Do you know that there are over 120,000 varieties of rice grown worldwide? Mind-blowing, right? Rice is an increasingly important food in Nigeria. It is easy to produce and grows both for sale and home consumption. Traditionally seen as a luxury food reserved for special occasions only, with the increased availability of rice, it has become part of the everyday diet for many people in Nigeria. There are many varieties of rice grown in Nigeria; some of these are considered 'traditional' varieties, while others have been introduced within the last twenty years. Fun Facts · Many cultures have evidence of early rice cultivation, including China, India, and the civilizations of Southeast Asia. However, the earliest archaeological evidence comes from central and eastern China and dates between 7000–5000 BC. · Uncooked rice can contain spores of Bacillus cereus, bacteria that ...