Polished White Rice

Brazilian Polished White Rice Exports

Brazilian Polished White Rice. The volume of Brazilian rice grains sold abroad increased 73.5% in the comparison between the first eight months of 2019 and the same period of 2020. The figures are from the Ministry of Economy and were analyzed by (M) Dados, core of Metrópoles data journalism. Between January and August 2020, 1.153 million tonnes of rice were exported, while in the same months of 2019 the amount was 871,000. In values, this represents US $ 407 million in 2020 and US $ 225 million in the year 2019.

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Information About the Brazilian Polished White Rice

Polished Brazilian Rice. It is the most consumed variety in Brazil, obtained by grinding brown rice and later polishing. The classification is divided into five types, divided according to the whole grain / party ratio and other qualitative factors, according to federal regulations. White or polished rice is preferred by consumers worldwide.

Source of carbohydrates and proteins. Long, fine grains (needles) that undergo a peeling and polishing process, losing part of vitamins, minerals (mainly iron) and fibers. It has a longer “shelf life”.

It contains carbohydrate and its main function is to provide energy. Despite being the most consumed in Brazil, it is the least nutritious, as vitamins and minerals remain in the skin, which is removed during the polishing process.

Process

Polished rice goes through a process that removes the husk, the germ and, consequently, many of its nutrients. Polishing changes the appearance, softens the flavor and softens the beans.