LSU AgCenter low-glycemic rice shows promise for diabetics

Frontiére, a low-glycemic rice developed by the LSU AgCenter is being sold across the state under the Parish Rice brand. This rice is a healthy alternative for diabetics and those who are pre-diabetic.
For people interested in keeping their blood sugar levels in check, they now have a new tool thanks to rice developed at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station in Crowley. AgCenter area nutrition agent Mandy Armentor said Frontiére is a low-glycemic rice variety developed by LSU AgCenter scientists that went to market under the Parish Rice label late in 2021. Armentor said in addition to being…

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