converted rice
noun
: white rice that has been soaked, parboiled using pressurized steam, and then dried before the outer husk is removed during milling
Note: The specialized processing of converted rice allows it to retain more of its natural vitamin and mineral content and results in firm, separate grains when cooked.
called also parboiled rice
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“Converted rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/converted%20rice. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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