Rice
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Can eating leftover rice make you severely ill? Here’s what to knowOften referred to as "reheated rice syndrome," this condition stems from food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus.HealthFeb 5
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Here’s why you’ve been paying more for rice at the grocery storeA series of export restrictions from India, which accounts for 40 per cent of the world's rice exports, has led to the rising price of the staple food in Canada.CanadaNov 7, 2023
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Climate change is already affecting food security. How can Canadians prepare?Experts say that while Canada is not invulnerable to extreme climate events, it can work on reducing its reliance on imported food to guard against external shocks.CanadaJul 30, 2023
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Food security at risk as India bans rice export, Russia ends Black Sea grain dealThe Indian government announced on Thursday that it would be stopping all exports of non-Basmati white rice with immediate effect.CanadaJul 21, 2023
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Kingston’s West African community settles who makes the best jollof riceThe Nigerian and Ghanaian communities in Kingston came together to settle the age old argument of who makes the best Jollof rice. The dish is popular in countries in West Africa.CanadaMar 14, 2023
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Coronavirus: Montreal’s Sikh Vision Association offers ‘basic ingredients’ to those in needDue to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Sikh association has switched gears and is providing basic ingredients for cooking like flour, rice and beans.CanadaApr 11, 2020
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Want rice with half the calories? Follow scientists’ new preparationScientists are offering a recipe for cooking rice that’ll appeal to anyone watching their waistline: boil the rice with coconut oil then cool it down in the fridge.HealthMar 25, 2015
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Thai ex-premier Yingluck impeached, faces criminal chargesNo date has been set for the formal indictment, but if convicted, Yingluck could face 10 years in jail.Jan 23, 2015
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California drought impacting rice harvest and reducing wildlife habitatCalifornia's deepening drought is shrinking its rice harvest, and that's bad news for farmers, migratory birds and sushi lovers.EnvironmentOct 29, 2014
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