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Rice is the fruit of a plant called Oryza Sativa  that originated in Asia and has been practiced for thousands of years. It is believed to have started in India and then evolved through the cultivation of various species in China, from where it spread to the rest of the world.

Today, this cereal is a staple food for half of the world’s population. It provides elemental nutrients for the human body, and is consumed in a way that makes it part of meals and side dishes for millions of people.

What is Jasmine Rice?

Jasmine rice is a variety of Thai origin, considered the most elitist among rices. It is prized for its snow-white color and jasmine aroma, and in Asian countries it is used in many national dishes as a garnish for meat and fish, although oriental desserts with jasmine are especially popular. You can see delicious sample recipe of this kinds of food in the next link: https://riceselect.com/recipe/bangkok-rice-shrimp-salad

Although Thailand is the birthplace of Jasmine rice, growing fields of the grain can be found in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Nutritional value

Jasmine variety is quite nutritious. Thanks to its complex carbohydrates, it provides satiety for a long time. This feature allows you to add it to the daily diet for those who have adequate nutrition and dietary.

The caloric content of 100 grams of the product has an average of 340 calories; 7.5 g in proteins content, 0.2 g in fats, 3.5 g of dietary fiber and 76 g in carbohydrates.

Among the nutrients provided by Jasmine rice are:

• Beta-carotene.
• Group of B vitamins – B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, B12.
• Vitamin C.
• Vitamin K.
• Vitamin D.
• Vitamin H.
• Vitamin E.
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Silicon

And to a lesser extent:

• Sodium
• Phosphorus
• Chlorine
• Cobalt
• Manganese
• Copper
• Selenium
• Fluroine
• Chromium
• Zinc

Health benefits of Jasmine rice

Jasmine rice has two varieties: white and brown. The white type is much more processed and has fewer nutrients than its brown counterpart. It contains a moderate amount of carbohydrates and has a low to moderate amount of protein.

In particular, Jasmine rice is an excellent source of folate, also known as vitamin B9, which plays a vital role in growth and development during pregnancy. In addition, its phosphorus and potassium content are essential for maintaining a healthy body and strong bones.

Thanks to its dose of dietary fiber, Jasmine rice can help reduce and control blood sugar and cholesterol levels, as well as prevent constipation, reduce the risk of obesity, as one serving of Jasmine rice.

The antioxidants in Jasmine rice may also help reduce the risk of various diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, as they help protect against free radicals in the body.

Other benefits found are:

• Promotes the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.
• Removes harmful substances from the body.
• Eliminates harmful substances from the body;
• The group of B vitamins strengthens hair, nails and improves skin condition.
• Completely safe for baby food.
• Relieves the consequences after poisoning.
• Good effect on the nervous system.

Tips for cooking Jasmine rice

This Asian long grain variety is really versatile in terms of cooking. It is quite common for everyone to use cereals for main dishes.

When cooking, the product should not be saturated with spices and seasonings. Otherwise, you will simply kill that amazing taste and aroma of jasmine. The Japanese also did not bypass this representative of cereals. On this basis, they prepare a rice cake with sesame seeds (nigiri-meshi) and a thick cake made from boiled jasmine rice (mogi).

Another point to note is that in Thai cuisine, Jasmine rice is only steamed. This cooking method allows it to save nutrients in its entirety, and the rice remains tender, crumbly and fragrant. The rice is served as a main garnish for meat and vegetable dishes. As a dessert, rice is boiled together with dried fruits and berries.