Hatsuga genmai
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is unpolished brown japonica
(Japanese) rice, used primarily as a food grain, that has been allowed to germinate in order to alter the flavor and also to increase levels of nutrients such as γ-aminobutyric acid
(GABA).
Hatsuga genmai has a softer texture than brown rice and a pleasant fragrance, yet retains the health benefits of brown rice and is marketed in Japan as a health food product.
Hatsuga genmai is produced by soaking washed brown rice
in warm water of approximately 32 °C (89.6 °F) to 34 °C (93.2 °F) for 1 to 2 days. In Japan, a rice cooker
like hatsuga genmai producer which keeps constant temperature with a timer
is available through e-commerce or online shopping.
Japanese rice
Japanese rice, or japonica, is a short-grain variety of rice which is characterized by its unique stickiness and texture. It also comes in a variety called mochigome which is used for making mochi...
(Japanese) rice, used primarily as a food grain, that has been allowed to germinate in order to alter the flavor and also to increase levels of nutrients such as γ-aminobutyric acid
Gamma-aminobutyric acid
γ-Aminobutyric acid is the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system. It plays a role in regulating neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system...
(GABA).
Hatsuga genmai has a softer texture than brown rice and a pleasant fragrance, yet retains the health benefits of brown rice and is marketed in Japan as a health food product.
Hatsuga genmai is produced by soaking washed brown rice
Brown rice
Brown rice is unmilled or partly milled rice, a kind of whole, natural grain. It has a mild nutty flavor, is chewier and more nutritious than white rice, but goes rancid more quickly because the germ—which is removed to make white rice—contains fats that can spoil...
in warm water of approximately 32 °C (89.6 °F) to 34 °C (93.2 °F) for 1 to 2 days. In Japan, a rice cooker
Rice cooker
A rice cooker or rice steamer is a container or kitchen appliance dedicated to cooking rice. Rice can also be cooked in general-purpose saucepans.-Overview:...
like hatsuga genmai producer which keeps constant temperature with a timer
Timer
A timer is a specialized type of clock. A timer can be used to control the sequence of an event or process. Whereas a stopwatch counts upwards from zero for measuring elapsed time, a timer counts down from a specified time interval, like an hourglass.Timers can be mechanical, electromechanical,...
is available through e-commerce or online shopping.
External links
- Germinated brown rice and rice breadFAOFood and Agriculture OrganizationThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and...
International Year of RiceInternational Year of RiceThe year 2004 was declared the International Year of Rice by the United Nations, noting that rice is a staple food for more than half the world's population, and affirming the need to heighten awareness of the role of rice in alleviating poverty and malnutrition.This is one of many International...
conference in 2004 - Marketing of Value-Added Rice Products in Japan: Germinated Brown Rice and Rice Bread
- Germinated Brown Rice: Has the U.N. Finally Heard “Nourishing Traditions” Wisdom? March 31st, 2010
- Germinated Brown Rice GABA
- Germinated brown rice FreePatentsOnline.com