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Rice Starch

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Vegetarian

Usage Tips

  1. Rice starch can be used as a thickening agent in soups and sauces.

Description

Rice starch is a soft white powder extracted from rice flour. It has the smallest granules among all the starches.

Health benefits

  • Rice starch enhances absorption of calcium in adolescents and postmenopausal women that helps to improve bone density.(1)
  • It has a laxative effect that regulates bowel movements and treats constipation.(1)
  • It is beneficial for diabetics as it has non-digestible fiber that lowers the post-meal blood sugar level.(1)

Selection Guide

Check for the "best before" date on the packaging of Rice Starch.

Resource & Links

(1) https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/resistant-starch-white-rice-1472.html

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