Introduction
Instant rice porridges have become more popular, as breakfast
cereals in many Asian countries including Thailand. In 2008, the
market in Thailand alone reached a value of $22 million with total
market growth of 13.5% (Viboonchart, 2008).Amongmanyvarieties
of rice, Kao Dok Mali 105 (Oryza sativa L.) or the so-called Jasmine
rice is the most popular variety in Thailand because of its aroma and
tender texture. Jasmine rice is often used as the main ingredient for
producing instant rice porridges in Thailand.