Glutinous rice is commonly consumed by people, being one of the five grains.It is the endosperm of the grain from the rice plant of the grass family, generally oval-shaped and somewhat plump, semi-transparent, with a glossy surface and small aleurone layer.Glutinous rice is cultivated in various regions of China, with a cultivation history dating back 6,900 years, making it one of the specialties of Chinese culinary culture.