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Types of Rice
Brown Rice
Contains more vitamin B complex, iron and calcium and takes longer to cook than white
rice.
Its flavour is nutty and texture is chewy (see cooking chart)
White Rice
Includes several kinds of white rice, most of which can be prepared in your SALTON
Automatic Rice Cooker.
Long-Grain Rice
Less starchy than short-grain rice, so it separates into individual grains more than short
grain rice does.
Short-Grain Rice
More moist and tender than long-grain rice.
It has a softer texture and starchier flavour
White rice can take about 20-25 minutes to cook (brown rice approximately 50 min). When the
rice is ready, the Selector Lever will rise and the rice cooker will switch off. Allow the rice to
stand for 10-15 minutes to ensure fluffy rice. Do not remove cover until ready to serve.
The cooking pot remains very hot after use. Use a pot holder or oven gloves when handling!
Why Rice?
Grains (including rice) are finally getting the attention they deserve as they move into the
nutritional spotlight. The new USDA dietary recommendations highlight grains as an essential
part of a healthy, whole foods diet. With their impressive fibre content, complex carbohydrates
and protein profiles, they are, without a doubt, some of Mother Nature’s most perfect foods.
Grains are the edible portion of cereal plants. The grain or kernel is technically a complete fruit
and houses most of its nutritional value. in addition to their high fibre content, grains are an
excellent source of B vitamins and many minerals, including magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium
and selenium. The germ oils found in the germ layers of whole grains contain vitamin E, an
important antioxidant.
