Análisis de la cadena agroalimentaria del arroz.

Abstract

ince ancient times, rice has been one of the most widely harvested food products worldwide and consumed from the youngest to the oldest, occupying the second place among the most produced products, thanks to the fact that it contributes very effectively to the caloric intake of each person's diet. However, this was not the only reason why this cereal is produced, but also because it is considered a symbol of life, fertility and joy by the Orientals, besides being an object of reverence and worship by other religions of the world. (CurioSfera) More specifically, rice is mostly composed of starch which makes it a good source of energy. It is a carbohydrate that does not contain fat or sodium, besides being rich in minerals and B complex vitamins (folic acid, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin), vitamin E, selenium and zinc (PREANU). However, it should be noted that the content of vitamins, minerals and fiber varies according to the type of rice and the place where it is harvested, since the nutrients change according to the type of soil in which it is planted, as it can be planted in both wet and dry soil. Now, knowing a little about rice and its importance, we want to obtain new knowledge about this cereal by means of this document in which we will identify the production, planted areas, actors that regulate the product, good agricultural practices, among other related aspects, in order to obtain a general analysis of the rice agro-food chain and thus propose improvements for planting from industrial engineering.