Benefits of Black and White Sticky Rice
Black sticky rice
Sticky rice has a larger size and is also hard. There are two types of sticky rice, the first is white sticky rice, and black sticky rice.
If black sticky rice, it does not have the sticky properties like white rice. The texture of black sticky rice is rather dry. So, it is often used for a mixture of sticky rice tape, or black sticky rice porridge.
But if we talk about nutritional content, how is it? Is there a difference between the nutrients contained in black sticky rice, and also white sticky rice?
Nutritional Content of Glutinous Rice
In general, the nutritional components of glutinous rice are indeed good. But it cannot be used as a substitute for regular rice consumption. If we compare the nutritional content of white glutinous rice and black glutinous rice, it is as follows.
The content of protein, water and vitamin B1 in white glutinous rice is higher than black glutinous rice. But the carbohydrate and calcium content of black glutinous rice is much better than white glutinous rice. And for the fat and iron content, white and black glutinous rice have the same value.
Benefits of Sticky Rice
Sticky rice, both white and black, has many benefits, including as a source of energy.
A cup of sticky rice contains about 4% cyanine and niacin, which are very useful as a source of energy.
In addition to being a source of energy, sticky rice can also maintain bone health. According to a study, the manganese content in sticky rice can help make a type of protein needed to maintain cartilage and other bone tissues to stay healthy.
Did you know that sticky rice is a good source of prebiotics for the body? Sticky rice turns out to function as food for bacteria that usually live in the intestines, which are needed to support the body's immune system.
The zinc content is also very important, to maintain the body's immune system. Amazingly, sticky rice can actually prevent premature aging and help maintain healthy skin. Because of the amino acid and antioxidant content in sticky rice.
In addition, sticky rice can also improve the digestive system. In a cup of cooked sticky rice, it can produce approximately 1.7 grams of fiber, or about 7% of the recommended daily intake, which is about 25 grams.
For those with anemia, you can eat sticky rice regularly. Because the vitamin B6 content in glutinous rice can prevent anemia by helping to produce red blood cells.
Hmm....it turns out that it's not only delicious, but it has many benefits, and there are also many processed glutinous rice.
Oh yeah, there are several traditional foods that use glutinous rice as the basic ingredient, for example klepon, bolu, onde-onde, there is also gemblong, and the last one is sticky rice tape.
Surely you already know that tape is produced from a fermentation process. This is delicious, sticky rice tape is eaten with sticky rice. Pulut is also made from sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves, then grilled over hot coals.
Now, friends, try to pay attention, of all the types of sticky rice dishes, there are many that are delicious, but what concerns me is that this sticky rice has been mixed with various other food ingredients.
Now, if we talk about nutritional content, is the nutrition still the same or has it decreased, or increased?
"Actually, sticky rice is a source of carbohydrates. But sticky rice is a source of carbohydrates that are more towards simple ones. This means that its absorption will be more precise. Now, if it is mixed again with coconut milk, with milk, with chocolate, this depends again, we have to see the simple carbohydrate content, the higher it is. And if the simple carbohydrates are higher, this is actually not good for health, because it will make people who eat it often tend to have high blood sugar levels. Which in the end, if it is too often, they will get diabetes."
Glutinous rice can also be made into a face mask. Glutinous rice is rich in antioxidants, so it is very good for the face. And make no mistake, this face mask is also very popular in Japan.
But the question is, how do you make it? Okay, here's how to make it.
Tips for Caring for Facial Skin with Glutinous Rice
Take a handful of white glutinous rice
Soak it in a glass of water for 1 minute
After that, pound it for about 2-3 minutes, and don't make it too smooth
Then apply it evenly to the face and let it dry for about 10-15 minutes. Finally, wash your face until it's clean
Okay, that's all my information today about sticky rice. Hopefully it's useful for all readers.
Greetings always compact.
By @midiagam
I am glad to see people studying the nutritional benefits of different products.
50 years ago, people were thinking that highly refined foods would be beneficial. Today, many people think that less processed natural food is better.
It is nice to read articles that address the nutritional effects of different products.
That's right, my friend. Processed food or fast food is delicious, but it's not healthy. I prefer to eat natural food made at home by my mother, because natural food made at home is guaranteed to be healthy. Thank you🙂
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Good to read your post,,, am a rice lover and my desi family always says, rice is not much healthier than wheat bread.
Now i have something to say in return to their advices;).
Ps: I never tried to eat black rice. How it is in taste?
Black sticky rice tastes different from white sticky rice. It's hard to describe the taste.