The difference between japonica rice and rice lies in different varieties, colors, shapes, yields, and tastes.

1. Different varieties?

Japonica rice is the seed kernel of japonica rice; rice is the finished product made from rice after cleaning, hulling, milling, finishing and other processes.

2. Different colors?

The color of the rice grains of japonica rice is transparent or translucent waxy white, while the color of the rice grains is whiter than that of japonica rice.

3. Different shapes

Japonica rice belongs to japonica rice. Its rice grains are shorter and thicker, and the grains are slightly round. The rice grains are shorter and rounder, oblate and rounder in appearance; while rice belongs to japonica rice. Indica rice has longer and thinner rice grains and slightly flattened grains. The rice grains are longer and thinner, slightly flatter in shape and more slender in appearance.

4. Different yields?

The yield of ordinary rice (generally refers to Yuan Longping’s hybrid rice) is much higher than that of japonica rice, so in terms of planting area, Regular rice is much more widespread.

5. The taste is different

In terms of taste, japonica rice is tougher and chewier than rice.