Although there is no difference between japonica rice and rice in rice appearance and planting method, the grain color of japonica rice and rice is different, and japonica rice should be waxy white. The picture below shows japonica rice on the left and rice on the right.

2, the output is different

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 more extensive.

Step 3 taste

In terms of price, japonica rice is a little more expensive than ordinary rice. In terms of taste, japonica rice is more tough and chewy. Mainly produced in the northeast of China, the particles are generally oval or round, the grain is plump, the cross section is nearly round, the aspect ratio is less than two, the color is waxy white, transparent or translucent, and the texture is hard and tough.