Varieties in France

Below is the classification of French rice in terms of: processing stages, special characteristics, and production methods.

Grain shape ROUND

PROCESSING: PADDY
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC: Pericarp colouration red
PRODUCTION METHODS: Conventional

Grain shape MEDIUM

PROCESSING: Wholegrain or brown (cargo)
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC: Pericarp colouration black
PRODUCTION METHODS: Organic

Grain shape LONG A

PROCESSING: Whitened (white)
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICc: Aroma, natural aroma

Grain shape LONG B

PROCESSING: Research

Around 60 different varieties are cultivated.