Basmati Rice - The Pleasure of India

[ZAINULABIDIN KHATRI]

Basmati rice has been in use in the Indian and Pakistani dishes for many years. Today, it is one of the popular varieties of rice in the western part of the world as well. The idea of popularity can be estimated from the growing number of rice exporters from the Indian subcontinent. This variety of rice is rich in flavor and aroma, but these are not the only reasons for its acceptance at the global level. Here are some of the nutritional benefits that make the healthy agro products. Pink Himalayan Salts Supplier

High Calorific Value
Those looking for high energy food in their regular diet should prefer basmati over other varieties of rice. About 200g of when cooked contains more than 200 calories and are thus the good source of instant energy.

Carbohydrates and Proteins
Various varieties of basmati including royal rice and the very popular 11-21 rice are good sources of carbohydrates. For instance, 200g of contain about 45g of carbohydrates. The same quantity of basmati contains more than 4g of proteins.

Lower in Fat and Gluten
A bowl with 200g rice contains less than 1g of fat. Moreover, this variety of rice doesn't contain cholesterol at all. All these qualities make a nutritionally apt food item for the regular consumption. Besides, 11-21 Rice and all other basmati varieties are free of gluten. Those who don't consumer gluten rich cereals and grains due to health issues find basmati rice to be a great alternative.

Rich Source of Vitamins
Basmati is a good source of various vitamins including niacin and thiamine. While deficiency of these vitamins is not good for human body, their presence in royal basmati rice, brown rice and other varieties add to their nutritional benefits. These vitamins keep heart, nervous system and digestive system in good health and are also beneficial for having a healthy skin.

Other Benefits
Iron is another important nutrient that basmati rice adds to one's diet. In addition, the brown rice variety of basmati adds fiber contents to the diet. Even the white rice basmati variety contains fiber, though it is less in value than compared to brown rice.

Considering these health benefits, basmati rice is fast becoming the preferred item of rice foods in many countries. Rice exporters in Delhi and other cities of the country are fast becoming the dominant Basmati rice exporters to various foreign markets; thanks to the nutritional benefits that makes basmati rice an export quality item.