Tag: White rice processing

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, minimally processed whole grains retain more nutrients than their refined counterparts. The question of is rice a whole food or processed depends heavily on the variety you choose, as brown rice and white rice undergo very different levels of processing.

According to Japan Guide, the majority of Japanese rice is polished to remove the hard outer skin and consumed as *hakumai* ('white rice'). This fact confirms that, yes, Japanese white rice is processed during a crucial milling phase to achieve its distinct characteristics.