Tips for consumption of rice

Rice is the largest staple food that people consume daily, and it is also the main source of energy required by the human body
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To gradually change the traditional consumption concept of excessive pursuit of appearance and taste, it is best to matchrice according to the variety into indica rice, japonica rice and glutinous rice
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Indica rice is usually large in swelling and low in viscosity.
It is mainly used to make rice and rice noodles, and more water is added when cooking; Japonica rice is usually small in swelling and sticky, and less water is added when cooking; glutinous rice is very sticky and is usually used for making Traditional rice products such as rice wine, zongzi, and Yuanxiao
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Rice in accordance with the degree of processing can be divided into brown rice, sprouted brown rice, polished rice, rice germ left, parboiled rice and the like
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After the rice is hulled, it is brown rice.
It contains endosperm, germ and outer rice bran.
It has a yellowish color and is rich in fiber, B vitamins, various mineral elements and other biologically active substances.
Although brown rice is a whole grain, it is more nutritious than polished rice.
, But it is not easy to store, not easy to cook, and the taste is rough
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If you cannot accept these "shortcomings" of brown rice, choosing some brown rice convenience food is a better choice
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Nutritionally fortified rice refers to rice that is supplemented with vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folic acid, niacin, niacin, calcium, iron, zinc and other nutrients on the basis of polished rice
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The advantages of polished rice are its brighter appearance and finer taste, but the higher the processing precision, the more nutrient components such as dietary fiber, vitamins and mineral elements are lost
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Consumers are advised to gradually change the traditional rice consumption concept that is over-pursuing appearance and taste, and it is best to match the thickness
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When buying bulk rice, you must observe its color and smell; when buying packaged rice, pay attention to the information label on the packaging bag.
When　　buying bulk rice, you must first observe its color, that is, plump, smooth, shiny, and color.
Normal; the second is to smell, that is, rice with clear fragrance, no peculiar smell, musty smell and other peculiar smells is not suitable for consumption
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When buying packaged rice, the key is to identify the product name, net content, manufacturer, production date and other information on the package, and pay attention to buying products within the warranty period
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The rice should be stored in a cool, ventilated and dry place　　.
The rice that has lost the protection of the husk and cortex is susceptible to moisture absorption, heat generation, mildew, and insects due to environmental conditions.
Especially in summer under high temperature and humidity conditions, it is more prone to deterioration
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For household storage of rice, first of all, keep the rice container clean and dry, and store it in a cool, ventilated, dry place, and avoid high temperature and sunlight
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Some families will take the rice out in the summer, thinking that it can prevent insects and repellents.
In fact, this approach is not only ineffective, it will seriously reduce the quality of rice, and it will be more susceptible to moisture, mildew and mildew when placed in a humid environment.
Worm
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