Basmati Rice
Basmati, meaning ‘Queen of
Fragrance’ is a variety of long-grain rice, famous for its fragrance and
delicate flavor. Nurtured by snow fed rivers, Basmati is without a
shadow of doubt the King of all Rices in the world. Its long slender shape and
an unmatched fragrance and aroma are reflective of the age old civilization
that cultivates it. Basmati is non-glutinous and has a fine, smooth and silky
texture. The rice has been favored by emperors and praised by poets for
hundreds of years.
Basmati
rice comes in two varieties, white and brown. Both have a nutty taste and a
distinct smell. White basmati, however, is more processed. The hull, bran, and
germ are all removed. With brown basmati, only the hull gets removed. Both
types make for a delicious and healthy addition to your diet.
Benefits:
- It is good for diabetics
- It is rich in fiber
- It reduces risk of heart disease
- It reduces risk of cancer
- Good for brain health
Nutrient Content:
One cup (163 grams) of cooked white basmati rice
contains
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 4.4
grams
- Fat: 0.5
grams
- Carbs: 45.6
grams
- Fiber: 0.7
grams
- Sodium: 399
mg
- Folate: 24%
of the Daily Value (DV)
- Thiamine: 22%
of the DV
- Selenium: 22%
of the DV
- Niacin: 15%
of the DV
- Copper: 12%
of the DV
- Iron: 11%
of the DV
- Vitamin
B6: 9% of the DV
- Zinc: 7%
of the DV
- Phosphorus: 6%
of the DV
- Magnesium: 5%
of the DV
