28 Jan 2019 --- Over 750 million people don't get enough nutrients from their food and more than two-thirds of those people live in places that consume a lot of rice. Now, researchers have suggested that rice bred for extra protein could hold the answer to boosting nutrient intake, especially in developing countries where protein intake can be below the recommended levels. “High-protein rice can be used to help solve the worldwide problem of malnutrition across social, cultural and economic issues,” says Herry Utomo, a professor at Louisiana State University (LSU), US. The rice also holds potential for the gluten-free baking market, the researchers note.
