Brown rice minerals

A number of studies have shown that zinc, as compared to other minerals, is poorly utilized from phytate-contalning foods. The relative BV of zinc in a number of phytate-contalning foods was recently examined by Franz et al ( ). Each product was prepared as for human consumption and Incorporated into a semi-purifled diet fed to rats. Whole corn and brown rice had a low relative BV (0.58 or less compared to 1.00 for zinc in zinc sulfate) while wholewheat flour and unleavened wholewheat bread had medium values (0.63-0.74). Refined cereal products such as white flour, leavened and unleavened white bread and white rice (all low in phytate) had high relative BV (0.89-1.08) as did leavened wholewheat bread... 

Sea lettuces which draw from the sea contain wealth of mineral elements (Table 5.4). Calcium, one of the most important minerals essential for human body, is accumulated in sea lettuces at a higher level compared with milk, brown rice, spinach, peanuts, and lentils (MacArtain et ah, 2007). Calcium contents in Ulva lactuca, Ulva reticulata, Ulva fasciata were 32.5, 147, and 0.47 mg/100 g edible portion, respectively. Moreover, potassium and sodium are known as electrolytes because their ability to dissociate into positively and negatively charged ions when dissolved in water. Potassium is the major cation of intracellular fluid. Together with sodium, it maintains normal water balance. In addition, potassium also promotes cellular growth and maintains normal blood pressure. Potential source of potassium is Ulva reticulata, which contains 1540 mg potassium per 100 g edible portion (Ratana-arpom and Chirapart, 2006). 

Selenium is an essential trace mineral that works in tandem with vitamin E to combat oxidative stress. You will find both vitamin E and selenium in barley, brown rice, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, gar-banzo beans, pumpkin, and pinto beans. 

The removal of the hull from paddy by dehusking exposes brown rice to the environment. Brown rice comprises four distinct outer layers, that is, nucellus, seed coat, pericarp, and aleurone. These layers are the part of bran of rice grain, along with the germ. The bran portion accounts for 5%-8% by weight of brown rice. The bran is the most nutritious part of the brown rice for it contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, and dietary fiber. In addition, the bran contains vitamins and minerals in quantities beneficial to humans. 

White rice, in comparison to rough or brown rice, is low in vitamin content (cf. Table 15.38) and in minerals. A nutritionally improved product may be obtained by a parboiling process, orginally developed to facilitate seed coat removal. About 25% of the world s rice harvest is treated by the following process raw rice — steeping in... 

Adiuki bean A small, dark red, dried bean that is popu lar in the Orient. Cooked and eaten with brown rice, or ground into a powder that e used to make vegetarian milk substitute Goorl source of calories, carbohydrates, proteins, minerals (paniculaily phos phorus and iron), and the B vitamins. Sweetened fillings and pastes may be made from die mashed cooked beans. 

Rico, brown Grams of nee with the brown layer intact Cooked cereals, desserts, ingredient ol entrees, soups, and stews. A moderately good souice nl calones and protein, and a good source ol minerals and B vnamins. Asians have consumed brown rice for ihousands of years. 

Flour, grains, and bakery goods—Usually, iron is the only mineral used to enrich these products when they are made from milled grains. It may be wise to avoid these items and select whole wheat or bran breads and muffins, and brown rice, unless the rest of the diet makes up for the mineral deficiencies in the highly refined products. 

Rice polishings—This product, like wheat bran, contains the minerals removed from whole grains (brown rice) during milling. It Is an excellent source of iron, magnesium, and the... 

Brown, Maurice Russell, and Herbert Ralph Rice. Mining Explained in Simple Terms. Toronto Northern Miner Press, 1968. 

Polithing Soft, fine residue obtained by polishing brown nee to make white rice. dice Added to infant cereals to increase the coniam of minerals and vitamins. 

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