Rice is the most commonly eaten staple food, but to ensure it is healthy, it must be washed carefully. However, how can you wash rice in a way that is both healthy and does not damage its nutritional value?
Rice is rich in essential nutrients for the human body and is one of the main staple foods for our people. When cooking rice, you must first wash it to clean out any sand, dirt, or debris mixed in between the grains. But if you don't wash it properly, the nutrients on the surface of the grains can be completely washed away with the water. Experiments have shown that after one wash and rub in water, the rice will lose 4% of its protein, 10% of its fat, and 5% of its inorganic salts.
Therefore, you must pay attention to two points when washing rice: first, use cold water, not running water or hot water. Second, minimize the amount of water and the number of washes, just enough to remove the sand and dirt. This is because rice contains vitamins and inorganic salts, which are particularly soluble in water. If you wash the rice for too long or scrub it vigorously, all the nutrients on the surface will be lost. Moreover, the nutrients in rice are mainly concentrated on the surface, so excessive washing will lead to nutrient loss.
In addition, another point to note is that the washed rice should be cooked as soon as possible. If it is soaked for too long, a nutrient called riboflavin in the rice will be lost in large quantities.
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