Brown Rice

Brown rice is rice with the whole kernel intact and the kernel is still surrounded by all layers of bran. Brown rice is similar to white rice in that it belongs to the Indica (long-grain) category. After the husk is removed the remaining product is called brown rice.

Difference between Brown Rice and White Rice

The difference between brown rice and white rice is not just color. Milling is the process that creates the difference between brown and white rice. A whole grain of rice has several layers. Only the outermost layer, the hull, is removed to produce what we call brown rice. If brown rice is further milled to remove the bran and most of the germ layer, the result is a whiter rice. Milling removes both the husk and the bran layer of the kernal. Through the milling process, brown rice becomes White rice.

Usage of Brown Rice

• Brown rice is more nutritious than white rice because of the brand layer. The rice bran layer of brown rice contains digestible fiber as well as minerals and vitamins not found in milled rice.
• Manganese - Energy Production Plus Antioxidant Protection : Just one cup of brown rice will provide you with 88.0% of the daily value for manganese.
• Prevents Cancer with the Fiber and Selenium in Brown Rice.
• Whole Brown Rice lowers Cholesterol.
• Significant Cardiovascular Benefits for Postmenopausal Women.
• Help Prevent Gallstones : Eating foods high in insoluble fiber, such as brown rice, can help women avoid gallstones, shows a study published in the July 2004 issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
• The protein in brown rice has one of the most complete essential amino acid profiles of any vegetable crop. (No vegetables alone are complete.)
• The oil content of the rice bran contains several vitamin E components and valuable nutrients.

However, consumption of brown rice is low, despite its nutritional value, because it takes almost one hour to cook and many people do not care for the taste and texture. Unfortunately, once the husk is removed from rice, the bran layer starts going rancid and this contributes to the bitter taste of brown rice. But, Brown rice must be introduced in the diet because it is important for the health. With brown rice we can make many rice recipes with low calories.