Research progress and industry status of novel processing technology of nutritious rice products

With the enhanced national health awareness, there is an increasing consumers’ demand for healthy food, and more attentions are drawn to nutritious rice products. Therefore, the development of novel nutritious rice products is of great significance for diversifying the nutritional staple rice foods, improving glucose metabolism, avoiding chronic diseases, and promoting a healthier diet. The latest physical and biological processing technologies in improving the nutritional function of rice products are reviewed. The current status of the nutritious rice products industry is summarized and prospect is outlined for industrial development based on market demands.