A new paper recently published by scientists explores the potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice to combat the growing diabetes epidemic, particularly in Asia. The rise in type 2 diabetes ...

Dr. Marissa V. Romero, a food scientist, collaborated with the International Rice Research Institute to identify NSIC Rc. 182 as a low-GI rice variety. PhilRice also said it used an advanced ...

GI products are also pivotal to Thailand's soft power. Famous Thai GI items such as rice and coffee are essential exports and have gained recognition in more than 30 countries including Japan ...

"GI measures how fast our food raises blood sugar. The polished white rice with a GI of 70 and above can increase the risk of diabetes," the food scientist said. Romero said that low-GI rice would ...

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In an official communication, the ministry emphasised that each state must establish a dedicated nodal department or agency responsibl ...

THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has found three new rice varieties with low glycemic indexes (GI), which may be helpful for controlling blood sugar levels, especially for people with ...

Piyush Goyal stressed the importance of better branding for GI products and called for collaborations with the Food Safety ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Geographical Indication (GI) tag for three unique products from the Andaman and ...

Farmers in Loutolim are taking steps to get their unique Korgut rice variety Geographical Indication (GI) tagged, while ...