Long Grain Rice (Special Double Steam) / KG _ ( چاول )

Health Benefits

Brown and white rice are the same grain, just milled differently. Kernels of brown rice have the bran layer intact. In white rice, it has been polished away. The presence of the bran layer makes brown rice more nutritious than white, although some white rice is fortified. The bran layer also makes brown rice take longer to cook. For maximum nutrition, choose brown rice. You’ll get health benefits like :

Nutrition

Brown rice is rich in several vitamins and minerals:

• Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
• Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Selenium
• Manganese

Nutrients per Serving

White rice has about the same calorie count as brown but only one-third of the fiber and slightly less protein. A half-cup serving of brown rice contains:

• Calories: 108
• Protein: 3 grams
• Fat: 1 gram
• Carbohydrates: 22 grams
• Fiber: 2 grams
• Sugar: 0 grams

Two food safety issues specifically involve rice. One is Bacillus cereus, a type of bacteria that grows in rice and other starchy foods if they are not kept cool. It causes nausea and vomiting and has prompted some people to say that eating leftover rice is not safe. To avoid this issue, refrigerate leftover rice promptly and use proper kitchen hygiene.

The second hazard associated with rice is arsenic (a highly toxic chemical) in the grain. Arsenic is present in the earth’s crust. Soil and groundwater contaminated with fertilizer and pesticides add to the arsenic level. Rice accumulates arsenic more than other grains because rice is grown in water. You can reduce the arsenic in rice by rinsing it and cooking it with extra water.