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glutinous rice
Refers to waxy rice with only 0-2% amylose or mainly amylopectin in its endosperm and pollen starch. Raw glutinous endosperm is opaque and becomes moist, sticky, and glossy when cooked.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Agriculture
- Category: Rice science
- Company: IRRI
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- D.Herbert
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