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Why brown rice is better for you?

Brown rice has more nutrition than white rice which is mostly just empty carbs. During milling, the hull of rice grains is removed to make white rice. This hull is left on for brown rice, and it contains bran and germ that contains fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, all of which are good-for-you nutrition.

Brown Rice:

Traditional Japanese Genmai(Japanese)brown rice,of course the healthier choice.

*Brown rice has a nutty flavour,earthy taste with chewier texture.

*Brown rice has hit the spot as the nutritious,high fibre that promotes healthy diet.

Why brown rice seems hard?

Because of the outer layer,bran and germ. The good news is inside the brown shell is the same tasty white rice.

How you cook the brown rice makes a big difference in texture. Soaking longer and cooking with extra water helps. And also cooking in a heavy closed pot works better to create some pressure on the rice.

As you get used to the flavor and feel of brown rice, you might not mind so much. Try it more than a couple of times and you‘ll like it!

Sushi Rice:

Sushi RiceThe regular Japanese rice is commonly cooked plain for everyday meals, whether it is for Japanese curry, donburi rice bowls or to make onigiri rice balls. It is only when you are using the rice for sushi, you will then ‘sushi rice’ or sumeshi by seasoning the cooked Japanese rice with our Premix Sushi Vinegar.

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