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RiceIntro to Foods and Nutrition
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White Rice
White starchy ENDOSPERM of rice kernel
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Brown Rice
The HULL (outside of the bran) has been removed. Rice contains bran, endosperm and germ.
High in FIBER, nutty flavor and takes longer to cook
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Classifications of Rice:
Long grain: Dry and fluffy, best for side dishes
Short grain: Small and sticky, best for puddings and risotto
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Types Converted or Parboiled – Increases
nutritional value and shelf life. Process is to steep, steam, then dry to force nutrients to inner parts of grain.
Instant or Precooked- Precooked and dried before packaging. Example: Minute Rice.
Wild Rice – Really a seed of grass from marshes. Nut like flavor takes a long time to cook.
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Shelf life of Rice
White rice – 1 year Wild rice and brown rice – 6 months
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Cooking Method of Rice
1 cup of rice + 2 cups of water
3 cups cooked rice
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Cooking Steps
1.Bring water to a boil in heavy saucepan
2.Stir in 1 c. rice and stir once3.Cover and reduce heat to simmer for
approx. 20 minutes until all water is absorbed. Shut off heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff rice before serving.
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Nutrients & Functions
These nutrients are added to a grain product that has been enriched
1. Thiamin2. Riboflavin3. Niacin4. Iron5. Folic Acid
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Function of Thiamin
1. Helps the body get energy from foods
2. Breaks down carbohydrates3. Aids in normal appetite and
digestion4. Promotes a healthy nervous
system
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Function of Riboflavin
1. Helps break down carbohydrates2. Helps cells use oxygen3. Keeps skin, tongue, lips normal
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Function of Niacin
1. Helps cells use other nutrients2. Keeps nervous system, mouth,
skin healthy3. Keeps digestive tract healthy
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Function of Iron
1. Combines with protein to form hemoglobin (a protein pigment found in red blood cells).
2. Taxes oxygen from the lungs to other cells in the body.
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Function of Folic Acid
1. Helps produce normal blood cells
2. Helps prevent birth defects of brain and spinal cord
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Notes:
Other than water: Broth and/or milk can be used to make rice.
Cooking brown rice takes twice as long unless you soak it first to help absorb water.
To cook wild rice it must be soaked first.