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Organic Brown Basmati Rice
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CODE: NF-RIC-OBB-250
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Origin: Sri Lanka
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Organic brown basmati rice is an aromatic long grain rice containing all the nutritional goodness of the wholegrain. Organic brown basmati rice has a distinctive light, nutty flavour and chewy texture.
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| Nutritional Information | Ā | Average quantity per 100g |
| Energy | Ā | 1538kj |
| Protein | Ā | 7.2g |
| Carbohydrates | Ā | 76.5g |
| Sugars | Ā | 0.7g |
| Fat Total | Ā | 2.4g |
| Fat Saturated | Ā | 0.4g |
| Sodium | Ā | 5mg |
Ingredients: Organic Brown Basmati Rice.
BenefitsĀ See the benefits of this product
Organic brown basmati rice has a lower glycaemic index than other varieties of brown or white rice so is a healthy alternative for people monitoring their blood glucose levels. Brown basmati is high in phytochemicals as well as several B vitamins, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Folate, Copper and fibre. Studies show that eating whole grains can help lower the risk of coronary heart disease and diabetes, as well as help to maintain body weight.
ServedĀ BestĀ See the best way to serve this product
Basmati rice has a mild nutty flavour. It is often used with Indian cuisine and works particularly well with curries and coconut flavours. It is a delicious and healthy alternative to white rice as a side dish, steamed along with dhals or curries, in salads, in fried rice, pilafs, stir-fry or even desserts.
How to cookĀ See how to cook this product
Cook over the stove or in a rice cooker. Note brown basmati rice does take longer to cook than white basmati rice.