Rice flakes: use in cooking

Rice flakes are a derivative product. Externally translucent and fragile. Rice is a cereal crop that is very popular all over the world. Homeland cereals - India, Thailand and Indochina. And the cultivation of rice began at least 700 years ago. In modern times, grains are processed and flattened. The result is rice flakes. And thanks to unique technologies, the natural taste and all the beneficial properties of this nutritious product are preserved.

Composition and calorie content of flakes

One of the sources of minerals and vitamins are rice flakes. They include the following nutrients and trace elements:

• Amino acids;
• Vitamins B (1,2,5,6), A, PP and E;
• Choline;
• magnesium;
• calcium;
• manganese;
• copper;
• iron;
• potassium;
• zinc;
• selenium;
• sodium;
• phosphorus.

In the rice flakes there is no gluten. It's a pretty strong allergen. Therefore, flakes can be included in the children's diet. And give babies as complementary foods, starting from six months. Flakes are very caloric. Therefore, they need only be used in small amounts. 100 grams contain 360 calories.

Benefit

Rice flakes have become one of the favorite and consumer-demanded products. The benefits from them are unquestionable in different areas:

• Flakes are complex carbohydrates containing easily digestible protein;
• Phosphorus and calcium are good for teeth and bone system;
• Zinc is necessary for hair and nails;
• A rich composition of minerals and vitamins helps the body in general recovery, replenishes energy reserves for a whole day;
• Thanks to dietary fiber, the digestive system improves, and toxins and other decomposition products are eliminated from the body;
• The metabolism is normalized;
• With regular use of flakes, the work of the nervous system is restored, stresses and bad mood disappear;
• Edema is prevented;
• With constant use of the product, the pressure and work of the cardiovascular system normalizes, and the arrhythmia disappears;
• Flakes are very useful for people with diabetes, because fiber helps regulate blood sugar levels;
• Unpleasant smells from the mouth disappear;
• Flakes regulate the activity of the kidneys, and the body produces an excess fluid.

In the field of beauty from rice, lotions and masks are prepared, which have a nutritional and moisturizing effect on the epidermis. In addition, it is a wonderful product that removes small wrinkles.

Contraindications

Rice flakes can not be included in the diet of people who suffer from constipation and colitis. And also for those who have an individual intolerance to the product. It should be remembered that cereals can cause allergies. Therefore, flakes are introduced into the diet gradually, in small portions. It is also not worth to abuse the product, as this often leads to constipation.

The use of flakes in cooking

Rice flakes have long been used in cooking. Recipes are very diverse. The most common is porridge on milk. But nutritionists are advised not to cook, but to steam flakes in hot boiling water for ten minutes. The top is covered with a lid. This method of cooking helps to preserve all useful properties. Flakes can be filled with yogurt, butter or milk. For taste, you add your favorite fruits, berries, nuts or condensed milk.

From rice flakes, you can prepare a tasty and healthy pudding for dessert. It turns out very gentle and easy. Rice flakes are great for baking (pies, cakes, etc.). Perfectly combine with chocolate in recipes of cakes and pastries. Very delicious turns rice casserole. Flakes can be replaced in recipes with flour or used as a bread pan when frying meat and fish.