Features and useful properties of culture. Composition and calorie content. Who is the product contraindicated for? How to cook properly and what is the best to combine with? Interesting facts about red rice.
Red rice is a variety of red grain and different grain sizes. The grain contains a special coloring pigment - anthocyanin, which has an antioxidant effect. During processing, the rice is not polished, as a result, the shell retains its natural natural red color. The culture is especially popular in South Asia, actively grown in Thailand, Sri Lanka and India. The plant is familiar to the European continent, unusual rice is cultivated in Italy and France. Recently, red rice has reached our country. Thanks to the breeding work of Russian scientists, it became possible to cultivate a plant in the conditions of our climate. On store shelves in Russia, you can find both domestic and imported products.
Composition and calorie content of red rice
Red rice has a similar energy value to any other crop variety, and also has a similar ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
The calorie content of red rice is 362 kcal per 100 g, of which:
- Proteins - 10.5 g;
- Fat - 2.5 g;
- Carbohydrates - 70.5 g.
Vitamins per 100 g:
- Vitamin PP - 5 mg;
- Vitamin B - 10, 34 mg;
- Vitamin B - 20, 08 mg;
- Vitamin B - 50.6 mg;
- Vitamin B - 60, 54 mg;
- Vitamin B - 953 mcg;
- Vitamin E - 0.8 mg;
- Vitamin H - 12 mcg;
- Vitamin PP - 5.3 mg;
- Choline - 30 mg
Minerals per 100 g:
- Iron - 2.1 mg;
- Zinc - 1.8 mg;
- Iodine - 3 mcg;
- Copper - 560 mcg;
- Manganese - 3, 63 mg;
- Selenium - 20 mcg;
- Chromium - 2, 8 mcg;
- Fluorine - 80 mcg;
- Molybdenum - 26.7 mcg;
- Boron - 224 mcg;
- Silicon - 376 mg;
- Calcium - 40 mg;
- Magnesium - 116 mg;
- Sodium - 30 mg;
- Potassium - 314 mg;
- Phosphorus - 328 mg
Fiber per 100 g of red rice contains 9, 7 g
It is worth noting the special substances in the composition of cereals - anthocyanins. These are antioxidants that give rice a red color, and important substances for our body, preventing the development of serious diseases.
It is important to understand that the energy value of cereals depends on the manufacturer. So, for example, red rice of the VkusVill brand has a caloric content of 290 kcal, and that of Garnec's - 370 kcal, the combinations of proteins / fats / carbohydrates also vary.
Be sure to study the label when purchasing, so you can choose the product with the most desirable composition for yourself. For example, the rice of the aforementioned VkusVill brand will appeal to athletes, since it has a high protein content - 11.5 g per 100 g of product.
The main difference between red rice and the usual white grain, which determines its nutritional value, is the lack of grinding technology at the processing stage. Thanks to this, the culture retains more useful components - vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber, an essential element for the normal functioning of the intestines.
The benefits of red rice
The rich composition of the grain determines the significant benefits of red rice for the human body. This culture is a desirable component in everyone's diet, since it is not only a source of essential biologically active elements, but also fits well into the modern concept of healthy eating, one of the postulates of which is the rule of diet diversity.
But let's take a look at the benefits of red rice specifically. Among the main beneficial effects, it is worth noting:
- Improving the functioning of the digestive system … This effect is provided due to the content of fiber in the composition of grains. Fiber normalizes bowel function, enhancing its peristalsis. Thus, it acts as a natural adsorbent, thanks to which harmful substances are quickly and without consequences removed from the body.
- Regulation of blood sugar … Rice of red varieties has a reduced glycemic index in comparison with polished varieties; as a result of sharp jumps in blood sugar, when it is consumed, it is not observed. Thus, in moderation, the product can be eaten even by diabetics.
- Prevention of tumor processes … Free radicals destroy cells in our body and become the cause of their malignant mutation. Antioxidants are special components that counteract free radicals in our body and help the immune system do its job better. Thus, regular consumption of foods rich in antioxidants, including red rice, is a good contribution to protection against neoplastic processes, as well as complex inflammatory diseases and early aging.
- Improving metabolic processes … Due to the content of B vitamins - the main catalysts of metabolic reactions - the metabolism is realized more efficiently, the energy level rises, fatigue goes away.
- Improving the condition of the bone skeleton, nails, hair … This complex of positive effects is provided due to the presence of a large amount of minerals in the composition of the product, especially the high content of manganese and phosphorus in the culture, which are the main partners of calcium in the construction of bones and connective tissues.
- Prevention of anemia … Separately, it should be noted the content of iron in rice, it is important for the prevention of anemia. There is also a lot of copper in the product, which also affects the reduction of the risk of anemia, since it is actively involved in the synthesis of red blood cells.
- Normalization of the nervous system … In addition, copper is one of the main components of the coating of nerve fibers, and therefore this mineral contributes to the stability of the nervous system. B vitamins also play an important role here.
Please note that red rice is a gluten-free cereal, which makes it safe to eat even for people with intolerance to this food component. In addition, the modern concept of healthy eating adheres to the position that the content of gluten in the diet should be kept to a minimum for everyone.
