White quick-cooking rice
130 kcal per 100 g
Category: Cereals and Grains
Nutritional information (per 100 g)
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7g |
| Carbohydrates | 28g |
| Sugars | 0.1g |
| Total fats | 0.3g |
| Fiber | 0.4g |
| Sodium | 1mg |
Vitamins and minerals
Description
Quick-cook white rice is a type of rice that has been specially processed to significantly reduce cooking time compared to traditional white rice. This rice has been pre-cooked and then dehydrated, allowing it to be prepared in just a few minutes, making it ideal for recipes that require speed without sacrificing the characteristic texture and flavor of white rice.
Rice is a cereal grain originating in Asia, cultivated for thousands of years, with a great variety of types adapted to different climates and culinary uses. Quick-cook white rice retains the main properties of common white rice, being a good source of complex carbohydrates that provide energy, with low fat content and gluten-free, making it suitable for various diets.
In different regions of Latin America, this type of rice may be known simply as "instant white rice" or "pre-cooked rice". In some countries, it is also called "express cook rice". Its versatility makes it a very popular ingredient for preparing quick side dishes, stir-fried rice, salads, or dishes where the goal is to speed up the cooking process without losing quality.