Glutinous Rice

 

Glutinous rice, also called sticky rice or sweet rice, consists of amylose and amylopectin starch. With a chalky white texture, glutinous rice is often used in producing starch and flour.

In Thailand, the growing areas for glutinous rice lie in the north-eastern and northern parts of the country. People in north-eastern Thailand consume glutinous rice with their main course, while the rest of Thailand incorporates glutinous rice in desserts and other complementary dishes.