Main physical properties of eight kinds of rice were determined , possible relativity of basic characteristics of rice and the textural property and eating qualityofcooked rice were investigated .By using texture analyzer and SATAKE taste analyzer , the textural property and eating quality of rice were studied .The results showed that the content of amylase starch and the fat content went in significant correlation with the textural property , such as ,hard-ness, gumminess, chewiness and resilience .The content of the moisture , amylase starch, protein, fat, and ash went in significant correla...