GOODNESS of RED BASMATHI RICE

AceNuwara WHOLEGRAIN Red Basmathi rice is MILDLY POLISHED, as opposed to White Basmathi rice (Fully polished). This ensures that the bran, germ and endosperm are still intact.

A comparison of the nutrient composition of Red Basmathi Rice, polished white rice, unpolished rice (brown rice) rice are shown below. Red Basmathi rice contains a phlethora of vitamins and minerals, is lower in total calories, carbohydrates and sodium compared to polished white rice and unpolished rice. It is trans-fat free, cholesterol and gluten free. The dietary fibre content of Red Basmathi rice is higher than polished white rice and unpolished rice varieties. Eating more whole-grains is healthier, as it has been shown to reduce the risk of developing heart diseases, diabetes and certain cancers.

Besides the wholesome goodness from its bran and germ, AceNuwara Red Basmathi Rice is characterised by its distinctive red-colour pigment ANTHOCYANIN present in the bran. It is a source of PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS and ANTIOXIDANTS, which confers several health benefits by fighting the free radicals(harmful chemicals) in our bodies. Antioxidants are substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Hence, rice, a staple in this region, can also function as an additional source of phytochemicals which are more commonly found in fruits and vegetables. The total anthocyanin content (TAC) and the total phenolic content (TPC) of the AceNuwara Red Basmathi rice were tested in an accredited laboratory.

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Generally, rice has a reputation for being a high-GI food, based on the effect that it has on blood sugar levels. In contrast to this, AceNuwara Red Basmathi Rice has a LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX (GI), which makes it suitable for diabetics and the health conscious consumers. The slow release of glucose in the blood after consumption of the red rice reduces the risk of metabolic diseases (eg: diabetes and obesity), cardiovascular diseases and certain types of cancer.

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Information, Comparisons and Healthy Recipes by:
Dr Kalpana Bhaskaran
Manager, Nutrition Research
Unit Head, Glycemic Index Research Unit
School of Applied Science
Temasek Polytechnic

COMPARING RED BASMATHI RICE

(All Data based on Serving Size of 100g)

GOOD HIGHs

compared to Unpolished (Brown) Rice

71% Dietary Fibre (g)

6.4% Protein (g)

GOOD LOWs

compared to Unpolished (Brown) Rice

98% Sodium/Salt(mg)

26% Glycemic Index

16% Total Fat (g)

GI LEVELS FOOD COMPARISON

LOW GI (0 to 55)

ACENUWARA RED BASMATHI RICE
Basmati Rice (Parboiled)
Bee Hoon
Tung Hoon
Paste (cooked al dante)
Multigrain Bread
Sourdough Bread
Most Vegetables & Fruits
Milk
Milk Products (Unsweetened)
Most Beans and Legumes

MID GI (56 to 69)

Basmati Rice (most types)
Brown Rice (Long Grain)
Laksa Noodles
White Pita Bread
Chapatti
Pineapple
Mango
Most Patries

HIGH GI (>70)

Jasmine Rice
Glutinous Rice
Short Grain Rice
Yellow Noodles
Mashed Potatoes
Processed cereals (e.g. Corn Flakes)
White Bread
Watermelon
Tapioca

NUTRITION FACTS

Energy(kcal)	347 Red Basmathi Rice	349 Normal Polished White Rice	359 Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Carbohydrates(g)	74.2 Red Basmathi Rice	79 Normal Polished White Rice	76.9 Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Sodium(mg)	0 Red Basmathi Rice	22 Normal Polished White Rice	54 Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Protein(g)	7.8 Red Basmathi Rice	7.1 Normal Polished White Rice	7.3 Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Dietary Fibre(g)	3.4 Red Basmathi Rice	0.4 Normal Polished White Rice	1.0 Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Total Fat(g)	2.1 Red Basmathi Rice	0.5 Normal Polished White Rice	2.5 Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Saturated Fat(g)	0.6 Red Basmathi Rice	0.1 Normal Polished White Rice	0.7 Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Trans Fat(g)	0 Red Basmathi Rice	0 Normal Polished White Rice	0 Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Cholesterol(mg)	0 Red Basmathi Rice	0 Normal Polished White Rice	0 Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Total Sugars(g)	0 Red Basmathi Rice	0 Normal Polished White Rice	0 Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Total Anthocyanin Content (TAC)(mg)	10 Red Basmathi Rice	0 Normal Polished White Rice	0 Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Total Phenolic Content (TPC)(mg)	21 Red Basmathi Rice	0 Normal Polished White Rice	0 Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Calcium(mg)	10.5 Red Basmathi Rice	– Normal Polished White Rice	– Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Iron(mg)	0.89 Red Basmathi Rice	– Normal Polished White Rice	– Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Vitamin B1(mg)	0.33 Red Basmathi Rice	– Normal Polished White Rice	– Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Vitamin B3(mg)	0.69 Red Basmathi Rice	– Normal Polished White Rice	– Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Vitamin B5(mg)	0.54 Red Basmathi Rice	– Normal Polished White Rice	– Unpolished (Brown) Rice
Vitamin B6(mg)	0.14 Red Basmathi Rice	– Normal Polished White Rice	– Unpolished (Brown) Rice

GOODNESS of RED BASMATHI RICE

COMPARING RED BASMATHI RICE

GOOD HIGHs

GOOD LOWs

GI LEVELS FOOD COMPARISON

LOW GI (0 to 55)

MID GI (56 to 69)

HIGH GI (>70)

NUTRITION FACTS

Energy(kcal)

347

349

359

Carbohydrates(g)

74.2

79

76.9

Sodium(mg)

0

22

54

Protein(g)

7.8

7.1

7.3

Dietary Fibre(g)

3.4

0.4

1.0

Total Fat(g)

2.1

0.5

2.5

Saturated Fat(g)

0.6

0.1

0.7

Trans Fat(g)

0

0

0

Cholesterol(mg)

0

0

0

Total Sugars(g)

0

0

0

Total Anthocyanin Content (TAC)(mg)

10

0

0

Total Phenolic Content (TPC)(mg)

21

0

0

Calcium(mg)

10.5

–

–

Iron(mg)

0.89

–

–

Vitamin B1(mg)

0.33

–

–

Vitamin B3(mg)

0.69

–

–

Vitamin B5(mg)

0.54

–

–

Vitamin B6(mg)

0.14

–