Rice varieties with extremely low glycemic index have already been developed.

Rice varieties with extremely low glycemic index have been developed. Photo: Vu Long

Rice variety with extremely low glycemic index announced.

According to information presented at the International Rice Congress 2023 in Manila, Philippines (held from October 16-19, 2023), scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Center for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) have discovered genes that help minimize the glycemic index of rice.

IRRI states that the glycemic index (GI) classification is as follows: below 45 is extremely low, 46-55 is low, 56-69 is medium, and 70 or higher is high. The most recently discovered extremely low-GI rice variety has a GI of 44.

"With this research, we strive to ensure the health of consumers. We look forward to collaborating with countries to accelerate the development of low and ultra-low glycemic index rice varieties," said IRRI Director General Ajay Kohli.

Rice varieties with an extremely low glycemic index release glucose at an incredibly slow rate. In contrast, conventional rice varieties experience a significant increase in sugar content over the same period of digestion.

Dr. Nese Sreenivasulu, Head of Consumer Services at IRRI, said: "IRRI's latest findings open up opportunities to develop ultra-low glycemic index rice varieties that meet consumers' health needs and dietary preferences."

Finding solutions to transform the food system based on rice.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the 6th International Rice Congress – IRC 2023 is the world's largest rice event, co-organized by IRRI and the Philippine Department of Agriculture. It serves as a global forum for stakeholders in the rice value chain to meet and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the rice industry in order to ensure the global food security system.

This congress focuses on discussing solutions for transforming the rice-based food system.

With consumers increasingly concerned about nutrition and food quality, IRC's mission is to urgently transform the rice system towards diversification, sustainability, and environmental friendliness.

According to former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat - Chairman of the IRRI Board of Members: Improving the rice industry is the optimal solution to increase the income and livelihoods of hundreds of millions of small-scale rice farmers.

"We are facing many major challenges as climate change is negatively impacting global food systems. A future without hunger requires a collective effort, needing all countries to cooperate."

"With consumers increasingly concerned about nutrition and food quality, IRC's mission is to urgently transform the rice system towards diversification, sustainability, and environmental friendliness," Mr. Cao Duc Phat emphasized.

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