ricecentric
Ricecentric is an adjective and, less commonly, a noun used to describe approaches, discourses, and products that place rice at the center of a system, practice, or ideology. In culinary contexts, a ricecentric cuisine emphasizes rice as the main component of meals, often with accompanying elements that are secondary to the grain. In nutrition and public health, ricecentric diets refer to eating patterns in which rice is the predominant energy source, sometimes complemented by vegetables, legumes, and modest amounts of animal products.
Origins and usage: The term combines rice with the suffix centric, derived from the Greek root centered
Cultural and economic significance: Ricecentric patterns reflect regional identities, farming traditions, and rural livelihoods tied to
Environmental and nutritional considerations: Critics point to environmental concerns associated with rice cultivation, including water use
See also: staple foods, rice-based diets, agriculture, culinary traditions.