5 Types of Rice Along with Characteristics and Benefits for Health, Which One is Your Favorite?

Kapanlagi.com - In Indonesia, rice is one of the most important staple foods. It's no wonder that some people look for rice to consume every day. The various nutrients in rice have healthy benefits for the body. Rice itself is also a cheap and nutritious source of energy. Rice contains carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, and fiber that are good for the body.

Generally, the types of rice that you often encounter are white rice and red rice. However, did you know that there are also various types of rice? Even, each type of rice has its own characteristics and advantages. Whether it's the aroma, texture, or taste that differs. So, how many types of rice are there? To increase your knowledge about rice, let's directly check out the following review.

1. White Rice

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The first type of rice is white rice. This rice is the most commonly consumed food in Asian countries, including Indonesia. White rice itself comes from rice that has been removed from the husk, bran, and seed. The white rice that is often consumed as rice has a high carbohydrate content, which is why it becomes one of the staple foods.

White rice also has a lot of benefits for body health. The benefits include reducing digestive disorders such as diarrhea, inflammation of the large intestine, and reducing morning sickness for pregnant women. However, you need to know that white rice has a significant impact on blood sugar, so people with diabetes need to be careful.

2. Red Rice

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The second type of rice is red rice. Red rice is also one of the rice varieties that is widely consumed. As the name suggests, red rice has a red color, this is because the rice comes from anthocyanin content with a taste similar to peanuts. Compared to white rice, red rice has a harder texture. Nevertheless, the benefits of red rice are undeniable. Unlike white rice, red rice has high fiber content and low sugar.

No wonder when it is turned into rice, it makes you feel full quickly and is very suitable for those of you who are on a diet program. Meanwhile, the antioxidant content of flavonoids in it is anthocyanins, apigenin, myricetin, and quercetin. Flavonoids can help reduce inflammation in the body. According to a study, red rice can also fight free radicals.

3. Sticky Rice

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Next, the type of rice you need to know is sticky rice. Unlike other types of rice, sticky rice has a transparent and sticky texture when cooked. This is because sticky rice has a high amylopectin content, but low amylose content.

Generally, sticky rice is also often used as a mixture to make sushi stickier. Not only that, sticky rice is also commonly used for traditional food or to make porridge.

Just like other types of rice, this type of rice also has health benefits. This rice contains a lot of copper which can strengthen connective tissues, support the immune system, and improve brain function.

4. Chocolate Rice

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Have you ever tasted chocolate rice? This type of rice is also very popular, not inferior to other types of rice. The characteristic of this rice is almost similar to red rice. No wonder many people are deceived when choosing it. If used as rice, this type of rice takes a long time to cook. In addition, the shelf life of this rice is not long. So, it is better to finish it immediately after cooking. Chocolate rice has many benefits due to its content of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin B complex, phosphorus, phenol, selenium, manganese, potassium, and magnesium.

It is the content in chocolate rice that provides many benefits, such as reducing the risk of colon cancer, preventing heart disease, preventing breast cancer, lowering cholesterol, controlling blood sugar, strengthening bones, strengthening the nervous system, maintaining the digestive system, and maintaining weight. That's why chocolate rice is consumed by someone who is on a diet.

5. Black Rice

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As the name suggests, black rice has a very dark color, but it will turn purple after cooking. This color also comes from its high anthocyanin content. This content is the most abundant compared to other types of rice. According to a study, black rice has a high antioxidant content, making it a nutritious choice of rice.

In addition, black rice contains iron, vitamin E, fiber, and antioxidants. Many people believe that black rice is one of the healthiest types of rice, especially for treating Alzheimer's and diabetes. However, black rice is considered a rare type of rice to find.

Those are a series of rice types according to their characteristics and advantages. Which type of rice is your favorite?

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