A Simple Narrative Review of Progress on the Processing and Utilization of Functional Rice

This paper aims to review the research progress on the processing and utilization of functional rice and explore its potential to enhance human health. The research progress in the processing and utilization of colored rice, low-protein rice, high-resistant starch rice, micronutrient-enriched rice, and bioreactor rice was systematically analyzed through a comprehensive literature review. The impact of various processing techniques on the retention of nutritional components in functional rice was also discussed. This study found that functional rice exhibits great potential in terms of nutritional value, health effects, and market demand. However, issues such as the loss of bioactive components during processing, the maintenance of specific agronomic traits, and market acceptance still need to be addressed. The research and development of functional rice are significant for enriching people’s dietary choices and addressing global malnutrition and chronic disease problems. Future efforts should focus on further optimizing processing techniques and utilizing genetic engineering and molecular breeding technologies to enhance the nutritional value and agronomic traits of functional rice, thus meeting market demands and health objectives.