Jasmine rice containing low amylose content was
purchased from local supermarket. A sample of 600 g
white rice was washed thoroughly in order to remove the
dust particles, after which the filtrated water was poured
into the sample with the ratio of 1:1.5 (white rice: water). It
was then cooked with electric rice cooker, followed by 10-
min post cooking period. A portion of cooked rice that was
present near the top and near the periphery of the rice
cooker was not taken for the experiment. Before drying,
cooked rice was washed with cold water in order to prevent
its agglomeration. The moisture content of cooked rice
after washing was in the range of 245–255 g/100 g dry basis.
The moisture content of sample was determined by hot air
oven at 103 1C for 72 h (AACC, 1995).
2.2. Drying