What is Patna Rice? Carolina Rice

Patna Rice is a long grain mild flavor soft to firm texture rice grown in Patna

Patna is the capital of Bihar. Patna lies on the southern bank of Ganges river, where two other rivers (Ghagra Stone and Gandak) merge with Ganges making it look like a vast sea of fresh flowing water. The soil and the weather are responsible for the mild flavor and texture. Patna Rice is a long grain (over 6 mm) rice, about 4 times the length than the width. Patna Rice is even longer than Basmati Rice. When cooked, the rice is fluffy and the grains do not stick together.

During 17th century, British brought the seeds to USA, where it was planted in South Carolina and Georgia. The British than took the Rice grown in Carolina to UK, where it was introduced as a Carolina variety. Carolina rice is also grown in Arkansas Texas and California.

In United States, Carolina rice is referred to as a type of variety. Carolina Rice is same as Patna Rice.

During Raj, Patna Rice was favorite of the British.

In Bihar Patna rice is called Parimal Rice

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