The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is continuing the development of a beta carotene-rich rice, and undertaking research to increase the shelf life of brown rice, or pinawa, as it actively pursues its second corporate strategic goal, which is to help reduce incidence of malnutrition in the country.

Dr. Marissa Romero, PhilRice food scientist, said that the beta carotene-rich rice being developed and brown rice have the potential to reach many people, especially the poor in far-flung areas who do not have reliable access to or cannot afford other sources of essential vitamins.

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