riviana basmati rice AAA quality 5 kgs @ 6.49 save 6.50.
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i usually use Jasmine rice for stir fries… is Basmati better?
no
but Jasmine is really bad for uwhy ?
Jasmine rice has a extremely high GI (glycemic index) of 109, Basmati rice is only 58. So healthwise, Basmati rice is much healthier. Basmati is fluffier and doesn't stick together like Jasmine, and is well suited for Indian cuisine. Jasmine is probably more popular for east Asian dishes because of its aroma and "stickiness", but having said that, I tend to use Basmati for both cuisines for health reasons, and especially the brown version.
"yeah i can google and copy too…"
then don't ask questions and google right away! The guy tried to help you and you reply ever so unfriendly..
even if you are not a diabetic, a diet of high sugar levels will help you become a diabetic.
Then why didn't you Google it?
wait, why did peeps neg jv's comment?
Spot on. High GI isn't BAD for you. Low GI will keep you full longer, yes. Its the better choice, yes. It's not the only choice though.
That being said, switch to Basmati. You'll get a better texture in your meals. I use Basmati for most things, and Arborio for risotto.
consults family health nut
Ok, here's what I've got:from wikipedia:
The glycemic index, glycaemic index, or GI is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion and release glucose rapidly into the bloodstream have a high GI; carbohydrates that break down more slowly, releasing glucose more gradually into the bloodstream, have a low GI. The concept was developed by Dr. David J. Jenkins and colleagues[1] in 1980–1981 at the University of Toronto in their research to find out which foods were best for people with diabetes.
Low GI - broken down slowly High GI - broken down quicklyHigh GI foods can give you a sugar spike which is bad. If (somehow) you managed to get identical food that was broken down slowly, then that would be better because your body would not have to quickly counteract all the extra sugar.
High GI foods can give you a sugar spike which is bad.
Really? Since when?
Do you play sport much ???
usually bad then :)
like all night lan parties :)
The only thing bad about High GI foods is if you are trying to lose weight, you will feel hungrier, earlier… Lower GI foods help you feel less hungry over longer periods…
but having a sudden influx of sugar to your blood stream is still bad for you..
and brown rice is even healthier than both of those
Brown basmati is the best.
High GI is good if you need quick energy boost, try eating sushi before sport. Basmati will make you sleepy. If you're not very active Basmati is better.
the different rice types suit different types of dishes. jasmine is sticky and is for eastern asian dishes. basmati is not sticky and is for western asian dishes.
at last a proper answer…
thank you… :)
Yes basmati is way better - swear by it.
Still got a bag from the last time it was this price.
Great value.I'm really careful with my rice because I've had bad experiences finding maggots (possibly pantry moth larvae) in them! If eating bugs worries you, make sure you go through your rice, particularly if it has been sitting around for weeks/months in an open packet.
i put my rice in a closed large bucket
I use this huge Steel Canister which seals it airtight. You always gotta be careful with rice
Rice needs to evaporate its moisture content, whilst aging, jute bags are best.
unless of course yours are already aged. I already use 5 year old rice and buy huge 50kg packs (I have sources) every year to let them age.
I remember when I was little, the family (including me) had gone out after tea, but I hadn't finished. I can home and went to the table to finish my tea, only to find that some of my rice was moving… bad memory…
Free protein!
:D
This is not a very good grade Basmati rice. The best comes from Dehradun. I think this is Pakistani Basmati. You can get a slightly better grade Pakistani Basmati from IGA all the time for $7 for 5kg. It's also new rice, you will need to age for a year before its fit for consumption whole. Its alright for ground rice dishes though.
You know more about rice than I thought it was possible to know about rice.
Buddy, I can eat rice blindfolded and tell you which region it was grown and what variety it is.
Wierdest dinner party ever ;)
Thanks for the pointers laser, like Darkcraft I had no idea.
Yeah, it's not the best rice.
I buy premium Lal Qilla, big fat long indian grains.I also notice that pakistan rice hasn't been processed properly as it feels more coarse. I don't know if that's the rice itself being grown in a different soil or if it's a milling issue.
I'm going to stock up on 50 kilos though.
I don't know whether my local IGA sells basmati at the price you listed.
My local chemist sells this same bag for $15, and they are the cheapest store in my suburb. Even Helgas bread is only $3 usually.If you only think this is Pakistani, how do you then know that IGA's Pakistani is better?
Because I've eaten it regularly. I've also eaten the Riviani stuff, wasn't very good.
Here come all the Indian trolls putting down the Pakistani rice… :(
Sri Lanka to the rescue!
Actually I think Sri Lanka imports quite a bit of its rice from Pakistan
A way to smuggle arms into the country? :)
JK guys.
Great rice and this price is awesome. I paid that for 2kg yesterday.