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Varieties in France
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Below is the classification of French rice in terms of: processing stages, special characteristics, and production methods.
Grain shape ROUND
PROCESSING: PADDY
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC: Pericarp colouration red
PRODUCTION METHODS: Conventional
Grain shape MEDIUM
PROCESSING: Wholegrain or brown (cargo)
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC: Pericarp colouration black
PRODUCTION METHODS: Organic
Grain shape LONG A
PROCESSING: Whitened (white)
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICc: Aroma, natural aroma
Grain shape LONG B
PROCESSING: Research
Around 60 different varieties are cultivated.