Why is gelatinization temperature important?
The time required for cooking rice is determined by its gelatinization
temperature. Gelatinization temperature is the temperature at which
the rice absorbs water and starch granules swell irreversibly.
Gelatinization temperature classifications
Based on gelatinization temperatures, milled rice is classified as low,
intermediate, and high. Roll your mouse over the entire length of the
below thermometer to learn more about each of these temperature ranges.
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