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The director of this institute, Adrian Martinez, says Calasparra rice is a genuine product, unlike any other market, high quality "
The Ministry of Agriculture and Water notes that it is possible to dispose of rice 'reserve' as is done with wines.
This possibility was highlighted at a conference on 'Quality Calasparra rice', held recently at the headquarters of the Instituto Murciano Research and Agricultural Development and Food (Imide).
Work on 'Breeding rice' were presented by Dr. María Jesús Pascual, coordinator of the research team Imide.
The specialist explained that paddy can be stored under controlled temperature and humidity for one year rate for rice and delicatessen, which are more consistent white when cooked and could make the market more value-added 'rice reserve 'in a similar way as is done with wines.
For its part, Pilar Hellin researcher presented a paper on the day the Calasparra rice protein and amino acid composition, which analyzes the variations depending on varieties, cropping systems and storage periods.
Hellin stressed that the quality and digestibility of rice protein is better than other cereals.
Imide director, Adrian Martinez, said Calasparra rice is a genuine product, unlike any other market, high quality varieties that are grown in a unique natural area and the good of the farmers " .
The responsible regional stressed that "the introduction of organic rice in its day represented a breakthrough, now could be repeated with these new rice varieties with higher added value."
Maintenance of biodiversity
Everyone attending the conference agreed that rice cultivation in the Region of Murcia contributes to the maintenance of biodiversity and rural development.
They also agreed on the need for further research linking the consumption of this product with health.
Imide make public the contents of this encounter in a book.
The event was also attended by the manager of the Cooperativa Virgen de la Esperanza in Calas vine, Jose Ruiz, who referred to the three large areas of rice reserve: Rio World Cenajo-Mines and Calasparra, as well as soil and climatic characteristics which may lead to differences in rice yields and quality.
Furthermore, the head of the Department of Rice's Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias (Ivia), Ramon Carreras, presented a historical overview of traditional rice varieties grown in Calasparra.
Among them, the variety Balilla x Sollana, which is the largest area occupied today, and noted that the pump variety, although less productive, is the highest culinary quality result and consistent loose grains when cooked .
Source: CARM
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