Glutinous rice Published July 23, 2013 at 440 × 640 in Glutinous rice Glutinous rice Glutinous rice is also known as sticky or sweet rice. It does not have ‘gluten’, the name refers to its sticky texture. It’s used in the Lotus Leaf Rice Parcel which is flavored with morsels of savory and aromatic meats and vegetables…comfort food!