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Energy
363 kcal · 18% DV target
A versatile, gluten-free staple with a neutral flavor and fine, powdery texture, rice flour serves as a fundamental thickening agent and base for traditional Asian noodles and pastries.
Rice flour’s impact on blood sugar depends significantly on whether it is refined or whole-grain; whole-grain rice flour significantly attenuates the postprandial (after-meal) blood glucose response compared to white rice flour .810
Refined rice flour is categorized as a refined grain, which major health institutions recommend limiting in favor of whole grains to help lower total cholesterol and insulin levels .1012
Rice flour is a primary candidate for large-scale fortification programs, where essential micronutrients like iron, folic acid, and vitamins are added to the flour to improve the nutritional quality of the food supply .711
Early research suggests that substituting a portion of wheat flour with brown rice flour in baked goods can maintain acceptable sensory qualities while altering the antioxidant profile of the final product .9
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
363 kcal · 18% DV target
79.7 g · 29% DV target
0.44 g · Top 24% of grains & starches
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Keep in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture absorption.
Rice cultivation is a significant source of methane emissions and requires high water usage compared to other grains.
Rice flour is a primary ingredient in the production of edible rice paper, which is traditionally made by steaming a thin rice batter and drying it on bamboo mats.