Thai Jasmine Rice is a long grain rice known for its fragrance and flavor throughout the world. This rice is one of the main export products of central and northeastern Thailand. Due to the most suitable geographical location, Thailand can grow unique and best quality jasmine rice. This rice is also known as ‘Thai Hom Mali rice’ and ‘Thai fragrance rice’.
The best quality of this type of rice is mainly grown in the north-eastern provinces such as Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani, Burirum, Sisaket, Surin and Yasothon. Due to the most suitable environmental factors, such as the large amount of sunlight throughout the year, the amount of rainfall, the best flavor of Thai fragrant rice can only be grown in these provinces.
Nutritional value
One cup of cooked jasmine rice contains 4.2 g protein, 44.5 g carbohydrate, approximately 200 calories, 0.63 g fiber, 2.3 mg niacin, 0.26 mg thiamine, 1.9 mg of iron and 11.8 mcg of selenium. Total fat equals 0.44 g. Jasmine is recorded as a “good” source of niacin, thiamin, iron and selenium because the amounts found in the cooked product range from 10 to 20 percent of the recommended daily requirement. This rice also provides vitamins B1 and D. Researchers at the International Rice Research Institute hope to further enrich rice with higher levels of nutrients through biotechnology and better cultivation methods.
health benefits
When combined with drinking plenty of water, eating jasmine rice or any other variety of rice, especially brown or brown jasmine rice, prevents constipation. Because this type of brown rice contains a good amount of insoluble fiber, it can benefit digestion by helping to move food quickly through the GI tract and softening the stool. The vitamins and minerals found in this rice benefit the skin and provide quick energy since it is a complex carbohydrate. It is also a low fat and sodium free food.
health concerns
Jasmine rice is perhaps the most familiar to the Western palate, it is long-grained, smooth in texture, and pearly white in color. Brown or brown jasmine rice retains the bran or outer hull. Brown jasmine rice is more nutritious and higher in fiber than the water-milled white version. White jasmine rice is a refined starchy food and as such temporarily raises insulin and blood sugar levels. Therefore, a diet rich in refined foods, such as white rice, may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Brown rice, on the other hand, does not pose an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, according to Healthnotes.
