Rice flour, obtained by grinding the fruit of Oryza sativa, is a complete food, rich in vitamin B and useful for those suffering from celiac disease and in natural cosmetics. Let's find out better.
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How to make rice flour
Rice flour derives from the grinding of rice. Rice , Oryza sativa, is a cereal native to Asia that is also cultivated in northern Italy. The herbaceous plant is 120 to 195 centimeters high and has a terminal panicle on which the caryopsis will develop, the seeds or grains of rice.
The harvesting operation is that which allows the harvesting of the rice, which is subsequently subjected to various stages of processing: cleaning, husking, bleaching, brushing, polishing, glazing.
Properties and use of rice flour
Rice flour has a high starch content (over 75%) and a low percentage of proteins (about 7%), lipids, mineral salts (calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc), fibers and vitamins .
The B vitamins are the main ones ( B6, B3, B2, B1 ) followed by vitamin E. The fiber and mineral salts, as well as the vitamins themselves, are significantly reduced with the refinement of paddy rice, which is why whole wheat flour brings more nutrients than the refined one. Rice flour is commonly found in supermarkets and organic food shops.
Rice flour is used in both the food and cosmetic sectors . For fantastic skin, a do-it-yourself mask is made with rice flour, white yoghurt and honey.
The properties, calories and nutritional values of rice
Rice flour products
With rice flour you can prepare many foods, from semolina for children to gnocchi, from fresh pasta to desserts and even bread. It is also useful as a thickener and also for frying, both as a batter and as a simple flouring.
With rice flour you can also make biscuits, crackers, cakes and biscuits, muffins and focaccia. It can also be used for spoon desserts, such as creams and mousses.
A recipe up your sleeve
Integral plum cakes
Ingredients :
- 300 grams of brown rice flour,
- 150 grams of whole cane sugar,
- an apple, cream of tartar to taste,
- a jar of yogurt, a dozen nuts,
- a small glass of milk or rice milk or soy,
- cinnamon.
Preparation : In a bowl pour the brown rice flour, add the cream of tartar and the sugar, mixing with a fork and adding yogurt and milk, until a smooth and homogeneous mixture is obtained. Add the diced apples to the dough, a pinch of cinnamon and the coarsely ground walnut kernels. Pour into a plum cake mold and place in a preheated oven at 180 °, cooking for about half an hour.
