| For decades people in the industry have debated as to which of two widely accepted methods of parboiling rice was superior, but it was always accepted that the benefits of the parboiling process itself were clearly understood. Recent developments in the industry may have changed the parameters that have long been driving industry practices and procedures, forcing millers to reconsider the goals of parboiling and to develop new operational priorities. The debate may not be over which method to use, but whether or not to parboil at all. |