Rice is the most popular grain, grown in 112 countries and relied on by over half of the world’s population. It contains more carbohydrates and proteins than wheat or corn, and is less likely to cause allergies. In sub-Saharan Africa, rice consumption increased by 50% from 1990 to 2010, while 95% of the world’s rice crop is produced and consumed in Asia. In the US, white rice has been fortified with folic acid since 1998, reducing birth defects by over 25%.
More than half of the world’s population relies on rice for food, making it the most popular grain. It is estimated to be grown in 112 countries. Rice’s popularity is thought to be due to the fact that it contains more carbohydrates and proteins than similar amounts of wheat or corn, so it can feed more people with the same amount of crops. Additionally, there is a much lower chance of allergies or intolerances with rice than with other grains.
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In sub-Saharan Africa, the proportion of people who depend on rice for food increased by 50% from 1990 to 2010, the fastest increase of any region.
It is estimated that 95% of the world’s rice crop is produced and consumed in Asia.
Since 1998, all white rice in the United States has been fortified with folic acid, a vitamin believed to reduce birth defects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that neural tube birth defects decreased by more than 25 percent after starting cereal fortification.
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