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Every rice starts it's life as a whole grain. But if you want to use only whole grain foods, you need to find whole grain Jasmine rice. Most of what is sold is polished (or white) Jasmine. You would probably find it in specialty organic or whole food supermarkets. If it says 'polished' then it's white.
In my opinion for 'everyday' eating, go for whole grain. But for 'occasional' eating, there is no harm in using white rice, Aborio for example. Brown rice risotto just doesn't work for me, the texture is all wrong. There is not a lot more nutrition in rice with the bran on, but there is a lot more fibre (1-2g). So if fibre or weight loss are an issue, don't eat anything white. If you aren't watching your weight and are generally eating a lot of fruit and veggies, then the odd meal of white rice won't harm you!
I hope that helps, :)
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I have recently bought brown Jasmine Rice by Rooster Brand it tasted and smelled really good as opposed to other brands of brown rice I'd had in the past- Is Brown Jasmine Rice a whole grain rice?
Yes, brown jasmine rice is whole grain. [And Rooster brand is the best I have found of the 7 or 8 brands of brown jasmine that I have tried -- best taste and best consistency after cooking.]
Can jasmine rice be substituted in a casserole recipe in place of long grain rice?
Yes, apparently it can. I just used a recipe that called for long grain rice and they specifically mentioned jasmine rice as a long grain rice.
What is jasmine rice?
Jasmine rice (or), sometimes known as Thai fragrant rice, is a long-grain variety of rice that has a nutty aroma
Is white rice a whole grain or a non whole grain?
usually whole grain but you do get different types of rice
Is jasmine rice healthier for you than long grain white rice?
Jasmine rice is long grain white rice. Jasmine rice has only been cultivated since 1953, when it was developed and officially named, Kao Horm Mali 105 variety (KDML105). The term Jasmine rice is a marketing name.
Is the uncle bens whole grain rice the same as the brown rice?
No, brown rice has not been bleached. Whole grain are more complex that brown rice
What is eaten with whole grain rice?
Grilled chicken tastes good with whole grain rice. Green veggies too.
What is the healthiest rice?
Whole grain rice is the healthiest rice. Brown organic rice.
Is brown rice whole grain?
yes it is
What are some whole-grain foods?
Whole grains contain the whole grain kernel (made up of the bran, germ, and angiosperm) instead of having these nutrients stripped off. For example, brown rice is whole grain, and white rice is refined. They are the same type of rice, but white rice has had the outer layers, along with all the nutrients, scraped off. Some examples of whole grains are brown rice, wholewheat flour, Bulgar, oatmeal, and whole cornmeal. Also, anything that has "whole wheat" or "whole grain" on the label.
What type of rice do Chinese restaurants typically use?
Chinese restaurants typically use long-grain white rice, such as jasmine or basmati, for their dishes.
Is rice a natural grain?
Yes, rice is a natural grain that comes from the Oryza sativa plant. It is one of the most widely consumed grains in the world and is a staple food for many cultures.
