Long glutinous rice is oval in shape, opaque or translucent, soft and sticky with a high viscosity, and is often used to make rice dumplings, rice cakes and other traditional foods.

Round glutinous rice is round, white and highly transparent, with a delicate, smooth and delicious taste, and is often used to make glutinous rice balls or dumplings for the Dragon Boat Festival.

Long glutinous rice is rich in fiber and starch, which can provide sufficient energy for the body. Round glutinous rice is relatively more expensive.