Being Basmati Brown

In reference to David Jacob's question about the benefits of brown rice over white:

Let's try to get the basic understanding of why rice (or any grain) is white in the first place. Obviously it has been refined, or what we might call polished. The grain USED to be composed of its husk, its bran, its germ and its endosperm. Most of the goodies are in the bran and the germ. When it is white, you are getting its endosperm only. Brown rice has everything but the husk.

So we are losing most, if not all, of the protein (depending), fiber, fat, and micronutrients (vitamins are usually replaced during a process called "enriching") that are naturally present and perfectly balanced in the whole grain. What you do get is the energy (calories) that comes from the carbohydrates. This is nothing to sneer at, mind you. Many civilizations survived for centuries on white rice.

Why do they do this now, Susan? It seems so silly and wasteful.

Well, brown rice can eventually go rancid because it's very much a living food. This doesn't help with shipping and storing and stockpiling of grain. But today with all of our modern technology, food doesn't necessarily need to be stored for months on end or until the next harvest. So let there be whole grain!

The healthiest rice you can buy is organic brown basmati rice. If you look at brown basmati, you can see that it is not only tan but also a good portion of it is green (or at least it should be). The greener the better. This reflects that the rice is more alive and therefore, has even more nutrients.

Aside: Trying to convey this information to the Chinese rice farmers in southern China was like telling them to take a bite out of a tree stump. "You can't eat rice before you polish it," they would inform me. "How would you chew it?" Don't mess with Chinese culture; it's set in stone.

Now remember, you don't want to keep brown rice around for years; buy just enough so that you finish it up within the month. Then buy a new batch.

David, per usual, excellent question.

Comments

[adriana]

Susan, I am very very close to buying brown rice. In fact, I'm going to get us some tomorrow (David says, Noooooo!).

[Susan]

Yea, Adriana! You buy that brown rice. David will acquire the taste for it, in due time.

[katy]

hi susan. i have heard that rice and beans are the perfect protein. is that true and if so why?

[Sandeep]

I recently visited Costco in Seattle, and they introduced organic brown basmati rice from India. Though I have seen brown rice in Whole Foods (which is California grown by a company called Lundberg), this is the first time I have seen Organic Indian Brown Basmati rice. The price was very good too. I think a 10lb bag sold for $9.99, or $0.99/lb.

[Tom Rance]

We are very interested in buying brown basmati rice but have not found a source nearby. We live in Uxbridge about 1/2 hour north-east of Toronto, Canada. Have you a listing of sources or can you pleaase advise where we should look to find sources?? Thanks.

[Siva]

I also bought the Organic Brown Basmati rice from Costco. But they have discontinued it. Bummer. Where else can I buy this rice inexpensively. The local natural food store charges $1.95/lb. Costco's was half of that price.

[Ed]

I've bought brown Basmati rice from the Real Canadian Superstore in Kitchener, Ontario. It is the California hybrid version, which is not true Basmati. I've also bought if from the Bulk Barn. It's probably the same stuff. I like this stuff, even if it isn't the real Indian/Pakistan stuff.
I have also bought a large (11 lb ?) bag of true basmati rice (from India). I'm hesitant to eat the Indian stuff because it smells slightly rancid. I've read on wikipedia that the best basmati is aged for a couple of years before milling. This could explain the slight rancid odor.

[Keith]

The basmati rice carried at Bulk Barn is the genuine Indian/Pakistani product.

[John]

A brand called Village Harvest has both Brown Basmati and Brown Jasmine. I think you can find in the Seattle area. Comes in little 30 oz packages.

[TH]

Brown Basmati is delicious. I didn't realize the info about it being green and that making it more nutritious but makes sense for sure. Does refrigeration help it stay longer?

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[Joy Jackson]

Brown Basmati has been a staple in my household for years. Fortunately here in Washington State, most stores are carrying it in one form or another, since it's become more well known in the general public, and in demand.
I love the nutty flavor in addition to the wonderful health value it provides as a whole grain. A whole food diet is the only way to go! Your immune system will thank you too.

[Eve]

This is going to sound a little odd.. I've been a vegetarian for years and have always been fond of brown rice. Recently I began making homemade dog food for my aging pup, (brown rice is a staple in it)and saw the Basmati at Costco here in Cali. I've been searching to find out if it was as healthy for both of us and hadn't been able to find any info until I found this site. Thanks so much for the info!! I'll be picking up 10lbs on my Friday Costco trip!

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