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Rice Bran – Spotlight on Whole Grain Cereals
Rice bran, indeed rice in general, has been finding its way into all kind of breakfast cereals as the focus moves away from wheat. Following on from our article on the benefits of eating whole grains for breakfast, we have been exploring some of these whole grains in more detail. This time it is the turn of rice.
Rice in your breakfast cereal
How breakfast cereal has changed. Variations of crisped rice, made with super crisp refined white rice and a ton of added sugar, have been a childhood (and late night snack time) favourite forever. Yet, generally speaking, rice does not appear in the ingredients lists of your average granola, muesli or porridge.
As one of the few true gluten-free grains, rice is having a bit of a moment. Versatile beyond its side dish status, and with all the benefits that whole grains have to offer, it is no surprise that brown rice for breakfast has become a thing.
Where might you find rice in your healthy cereal? Rice comes in a variety of forms suited to breakfast cereals, so look out for puffed rice, rice flakes, or rice bran.
Puffed rice, especially puffed brown rice, is not as crisp and shell like as commercial rice crispy type cereals. It has a texture and taste closer to that of popcorn. Rice naturally has a different texture to corn so it is steamed to add moisture before being air popped in the usual manner. Puffed rice can be found in many gourmet granola mixes, particularly in gluten-free granola, but is also great on its own.
Our gluten free maple nut crunch granola contains puffed rice.
Rice flakes are thinner than oats, with a texture unlike most flaked grains. Usually steamed and then flattened most rice flakes are not meant to be eaten raw, requiring cooking or soaking to soften them. This makes them ideal for porridge style blends.
Our fig and apricot bircher muesli contains brown rice flakes.
Is rice gluten free?
Yes, rice is gluten-free.
What does brown rice taste like?
Brown rice has more flavour than refined white rice and a slightly chewier texture. It tastes slightly sweet and nutty.
Does rice have protein?
Both brown and white rice have similar levels of protein. Rice does contain some protein, but it is not considered a high protein grain such as quinoa. Quinoa is also a complete protein, whilst rice protein lacks certain amino acids.
Is rice healthy?
Most of the nutrients in rice are contained within the bran and the germ. These parts are removed in the production of white rice, yet remain intact in brown rice.
Brown rice has twice as much fibre than white rice, and is abundant in antioxidant plant compounds known as flavonoids. Rice bran is particularly rich in lignans. These are another beneficial plant compound that it is suggested can help to lower the risk of many diseases, particularly female concerns such as osteoporosis, menopause and breast cancer.
The vitamin and mineral content of brown rice is higher than that of white rice, and it is particular rich in manganese, as well as a good source of magnesium, selenium, and B vitamins.
Which rice is the healthiest?
As we have seen, brown rice has far more nutrients than white rice, making it a healthier choice than white rice.
Yet, even white rice, although not as nutritious as brown rice, has its virtues. Not just gluten-free, it also has the benefit of being really easy on the digestion. Particularly good for those who may not even tolerate oats, white rice flakes make the ideal porridge and are a gentle way to start your day.
Next time you are buying breakfast cereal, look out on the label to see if it includes brown rice. And don’t forget that we have a range of healthy cereals at our online wholesale grocery store.
Find out more about what makes a healthy breakfast in our in-depth article.
This article was reproduced on this site with permission from operafoods.com.au the “Healthy Cereal manufacturers and distributors”.
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Spelt and Agave Nut Crunch Organic Granola Nutritious and Healthy
Plum Foods manufactures great healthy cereals and our Spelt and Agave Nut Crunch organic granola is very popular among those that taste crunchy and crisp. Spelt and Agave Nut Crunch organic granola is a healthy and nutritious breakfast cereal that is easy and quick to make. It is majority organic and contains no added sugar and artificial stuff in it. It could be simply served with milk, almond milk, fresh fruits and or yogurt.
Spelt and Agave Nut Crunch organic granola contains whole meal spelt flour, organic oats, high oleic sunflower oil, agave syrup, sunflower seeds, maple syrup, insecticide free almonds, cinnamon essence, cardamon, walnuts, currants, sea salt and vanilla spices. It is rich in protein, fiber, minerals, vitamin E that will help to prevent against illness.
Plum foods offers majority organic and Australian products which are produced and packed under the HACCP certified conditions. Order your favorite healthy breakfast cereal product direct from our Online Store and grab some great discounts.
Healthy Breakfast Cereal Rich in Protein and Low GI for Heart Disease
Plum Foods manufacture healthy breakfast cereals including muesli, rolled oats, and granola that helps to sustain energy and resist against illness. The brand of Plum foods delivers award-winning superior quality breakfast cereals. Plum Foods have won gold medals at an international Great Taste Awards.
They supply majority organic and pesticide free ingredient products at an affordable price. Although we do not pay for certification of our products Plum utilizes only certified organic oats as well as insecticides free Australian almonds and other organic produce for the bulk of the ingredients by volume.
Wholesale Granola is regarded as a superior source of protein and healthy fats that are made from seeds, oils, and nuts. It is also regarded as a healthy breakfast cereal. Granola can be of different flavors such as Maple Nut Crunch, Apple Supreme Paleo gluten-free, Cranberry Crunch, Spelt and Agave Nut Crunch and more.
Granola can be served with almond milk, milk, fresh fruit, yogurt and more toppings sold under our sister brand Boost Nutrients. Granola helps to lower blood sugar and cholesterol level as it is rich in the right fats. It will also help to decrease heart diseases, as well as other inflammatory conditions. Granola is rich in most minerals that may help to produce connective tissues, red blood cells and more.
Buy it online at parent company store Opera Foods.
Crunchy Crispy Granola in the Morning Makes My Day More Happening
Spelt and Agave Nut Crunch organic granola is one of the crunchiest granola products out there. It is manufactured by Plum Foods Australia brand. Plum Foods are focused on being nutritious cereal producers as well as premium granola suppliers with majority organic ingredients. We deliver overnight to Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney. The Spelt Agave Nut Crunch granola is quick as well as an easy nutritious whole food breakfast.
Our Spelt and Agave Nut Crunch organic granola is regarded as a nutritious gourmet granola that is low in suger with no added sugar. It is comprised of wholemeal spelt flour, organically grown oats, oleic sunflower oil, agave syrup, sunflower seeds, maple syrup, pesticides free almonds, currants, walnuts, sea salt as well as vanilla spices. Organic granola contains vitamin E, protein, fiber and it provides certain health benefits. The health benefits of consuming low GI healthy and crunchy granola include low cholesterol levels, increases energy, resist anemia and many more.
But it online from parent company Opera Foods who also distribute our healthy cereals to independent grocers.
Organic Rolled Oats A Healthy and Nutritious Breakfast Cereal
Organic rolled oats is a leading product of Australian cereal manufacturer Plum Foods that is grown organically. Organic rolled oats are rich in fiber as well as antioxidants they are among the best organic cereals.
According to the researcher, oats are considered as the healthiest breakfast cereal in Australia and is very low in gluten. Whilst Organic oats are not totally gluten free, Oats is very low in gluten and even some coeliacs can tolerate it. The researchers have suggested that people should have oaten porridge at breakfast as it increases the stamina of an individual. Organic rolled oats can be grown in cool, respective moist climate and it is suitable to grow in any type of soils that contain alkaline between 5.5 as well as 7.0. Organic rolled oats are grown pesticides free and it does not contain any respective chemical residues. Organic rolled oats are rich in fiber; therefore, it helps to lower cholesterol levels of an individual.
Plum Foods are wholesale granola manufacturers who pack and produce their own products. All our products have majority organic and/or insecticide-free ingredients which will help you in maintaining your healthy breakfast cereal diet. Buy Plum Foods organic oats here.
Order Crunchy Clusters of Granola to Make Your Breakfast Satisfying
Granola is a healthy breakfast cereal which is similar to Muesli in texture and shape but is healthier and tastier when compared to the former. Granola bowl with yogurt is highly rated as a good energetic morning breakfast among health-conscious people. They are a great source of fiber, vitamins, proteins, and essential nutrients which are required by our body. Granola also serves as a quick and easy-go-to meal while adding other nutrients having a busy and a hectic day. All our granola products are wholefood ingredients with no added sugar-which makes us stand out from the rest.
Plum foods manufacture healthy breakfast cereals and different kinds of granola and muesli. We manufacture and deliver products overnight in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane and promptly to other regions. Our granola products like Cranberry Crunch Granola and Maple Nut Crunch Granola have also won a gold medal at the Great Taste Awards.
Plum Organic Foods Pty Ltd and Plum Foods Australia Pty Ltd are wholesale granola supplier subsidiaries of Australian wholesale food suppliers Opera Foods.
Stand out Products of Gourmet Grocer Distributor Plum Foods
Plum Foods offers to satisfy crunchier breakfasts for discerning food lovers. Granolas are healthy, homemade, comforting and a delicious dish for working moms. They are super crunchy and gluten-free which makes them desirable among people of all ages.
Plum foods offer a great range of gourmet granola products such as Maple Nut Crunch Granola, Fig, and Apricot Bircher Muesli (pictured), Cranberry Crunch Granola and even paleo breakfast. Our product does not include artificial colors or hydrogenated oils but they are made up of majority organic ingredients great granolas and muesli of the best quality.
We are manufacturers and deliverers of healthy breakfast cereals such as wholesale Granolas & Muesli. We also have a long-established brand for Muesli products called the Mulberry Tree. Visit our online store or call us for wholesale delivery details.
Whole Grain Wheat Flour- A Plum Organic Special Ingredient
Plum Foods is a long established Australian brand dealing in Gourmet foods and healthy breakfast cereals. Muesli and Granola of different varieties and flavors are our top range of products for discerning health food lovers.
Our Organic Whole grain wheat flour is a high nutrient product which contains antioxidants and minerals in a large amount. They are a good source of some essential minerals such as Calcium, Iron and Selenium. Whole grain wheat flour is a 100% whole wheat product they also contain dietary fibre, protein fibre and manganese.
All our products meet the basic criteria for healthy cereals which have been certified by HACCP. There is no added sugar, sweeteners, colors or preservatives but all our products are Australia made using only natural wholefood ingredients.
Two of our products have been globally recognized and awarded gold medals at the Great Taste awards of UK for its taste, quality and standard.
Try our Organic Whole grain wheat flour in your own recipes. The brand Plum Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of fine food wholesalers Opera Foods.
Organic Rolled Oats a Healthy Breakfast Cereal?
Organic rolled oats are a great source of energy and a healthy breakfast cereal that is very high in antioxidants. The Organic Rolled Oats of Plum foods brand is natural organically grown oats . Our organic oats grown in the best growing conditions along with amazing climatic conditions. They are pesticide free and do not contain any chemicals as preservatives it is completely organic. Rolled oats are filled with fiber and hence keep the cholesterol levels in a check.
Organic Rolled Oats – Gluten Free?
Is oats gluten free?. NO it is not. Many retailers falsely claim this . It is very low in Gluten and some coeliacs can tolerate it. but oats is not entirely Gluten free.
Most health professionals recommend, including cereal grains as a part of our diet. Oats are one of the healthiest grains in the earth. Having oaten porridge on a daily basis also increases your stamina as it is a low GI food source. Its high fiber content can reduce constipation. Oats Porridge is a nutritious way to start your day it improves your metabolism and reduces the calorie intake.
Plum foods are healthy breakfast cereal producers in Australia. We specialize in gourmet granola and muesli products.
Buy Organic Rolled oats from our group online store. We are a label brand of Opera Foods, a wholesale food suppliers to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
Jumbo Oats and Grain A Combo of 5 Great Grains
The Plum Foods brand Jumbo Oats is a healthy breakfast cereal which is made with a combination of five grains for porridge lovers. They are a great source of energy and contain vitamins and antioxidants in high amount.
Jumbo Oats is handmade in Australia using completely natural grains which are majority organic and pesticide free. It is a gourmet mix of grains such as Rolled Oats, Rolled Barley, Rolled Spelt, Rolled triticale and Rolled Quinoa. Jumbo Oats is a classic healthy porridge which gives the body required energy to be active throughout the day. It is blended by Plum FRoods in such a way to give a satisfying taste along with the benefits.
Plum Foods supply Gourmet Muesli and Granola breakfast cereals to retailers in Australia. All our products are tightly packed in reusable foil line pack with a zip seal hence retaining the freshness of the product with no added preservatives.
Plum Foods are subsidiaries of Australian wholesale food suppliers Opera Foods.