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5 Rice Brands To Buy, And 5 To Avoid
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By Allie Miller|Jan. 20, 2023 8:13 pm EST
Cooking rice allows you to create countless recipes from around the world. The grain is a component in international, hearty dishes like fried rice, risotto, sushi, paella, bibimbap, tahdig, biryani, and jambalaya. Of course, different rice recipes require different types of rice. The starch comes in multiple colors, including white, brown, or black, along with varieties, like basmati, jasmine, or arborio, and grain lengths that range from short to long. But if you already know what kind you want, but are still wondering which rice brand to buy, we've got you covered.
We recommend rice companies that are known for good-tasting products, with rice that has an excellent texture and flavor. Additionally, we suggest buying from brands that are less harmful to your health. This includes companies with rice that is organic, lack artificial preservatives, and are nutrient-rich. To us, it's a bonus if the brand is attempting to combat issues like climate change and give back employees, too.
On the other hand, some rice brands we recommend avoiding are those made for instant cooking. These products come in packaging that contains higher levels of microplastics, which are tiny plastic particles which may be harmful to your health, per The Brisbane Times. "Boil-in-bag" or microwavable rice products may also have fewer nutrients and more artificial preservatives in them, per Miss Vickie. The same goes for rice blends that come prepared with seasonings. Instant rice also often comes in single-use plastic containers which create waste. To find which rice brands we avoid or recommend, read on.
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