Nissan Rice X-Tra Long Parboiled, 5-Pounds

Nissan Rice X-Tra Long Parboiled, 5-Pounds Review

Nissan Rice X-Tra Long Parboiled, 5-Pounds Feature

• Parboiled rice is low in starch
• rich in B vitamins
• It does not contain any fat or cholesterol

As mentioned above, the process of parboiling increases the nutritional value of rice. In case of parboiled rice vs brown rice, the former is almost 80% similar to the latter in nutritional value. As compared to brown rice, parboiled rice is also faster to cook and is easily digestible. It is also ideal for those, who are averse to the nutty taste of brown rice. As far as the nutritional value of parboiled rice is concerned, 100 grams of cooked long grain parboiled white rice amounts to 123 calories and contains 26 grams of carbohydrates, one gram dietary fiber, 3 grams of protein. It does not contain any fat or cholesterol. This rice is rich in B vitamins, folate, potassium, phosphorous, calcium, selenium, etc. It is also very low in fat, as 100 grams of this rice contain only 0.4 gram of fat. Parboiled rice is low in starch too. Now, you know that parboiled rice is produced through the process of parboiling or partially boiling. Harvested paddy or rice with husk is hydrated and then steamed, before drying them. Once dried, the husk of the rice is removed. Traditionally, the husk of rice is removed manually and not mechanically. The process of parboiling makes it easier for the husk to be removed by hand. Another advantage of parboiled rice is that, the process of steaming or heating the hydrated paddy, forces the nutrients in the bran (especially, vitamin B1) to get absorbed into the grains, making the rice, nutritious. While, parboiling, the broken kernels inside the husk may get glued together, thereby reducing the number of broken grains. Parboiling process helps in the sterilization of the harvested rice, which may contain impurities and insect eggs. Parboiled rice takes longer to cook and is not sticky. Once cooked, the rice will be firmer and retain its shape too. Apart from being nutritious, parboiled rice tastes delicious. Parboiled rice is said to be more nutritious than white rice and at the same time, easily digestible.