1. Different colors

Although there is no difference between japonica rice and rice in terms of appearance and planting methods, the grain colors of japonica rice and rice are different. The wax is a bit whiter. In the picture below, the left side is japonica rice and the right side is rice.

2. Different yields

In terms of yield, the yield of ordinary rice is much higher than that of japonica rice, so in terms of planting area, ordinary rice is much wider.

3. Taste

In terms of price, japonica rice is a bit more expensive than ordinary rice. In terms of taste, Japonica rice is tougher and chewier. Mainly produced in Northeast China, the grains are generally oval or round, the rice grains are plump and plump, the cross-section is nearly round, the ratio of length to width is less than two, the color is waxy white, transparent or translucent, and the texture is hard and tough.