Different rice products

Different rice products

Rice flour: Rice starch granules are quite small and are embedded in a protein matrix. It is used in puddings, ice creams and custard powder.

Rice bran: Bran includes several sublayers within the pericarp and the aleurone layer. Bran is a good source of antioxidants. Oil is taken from rice bran.

Broken rice: It is mainly used in making upma.

Parched rice products: This includes parched rice, puffed rice and flaked rice. They are easily digestible and hence good for children and old people. It adds variety in the diet. Rice flakes are a good source of iron.