Description
Parboiled rice is also called converted rice which is partially precooked in its inedible husk before being processed for eating.The three basic steps of parboiling are soaking, steaming and drying.These things happen after harvest but before milling.These steps make the rice easier to process by hand.The process also turns the rice light yellow rather than white and enhance its nutritional profile.Parboiled rice is also a source of iron and calcium.It has fewer calories, fewer carbohydrates, more fiber and more protein.Parboiled rice takes less time to cook, and the cooked rice is firmer and less sticky. In India, parboiled rice is very popular. It is easier to digest and better in terms of nutrition.
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