Interland Exports

Akkayyapalem, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

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• Retains the hull: The parboiling process involves partially cooking the rice while it's still in the inedible hull, keeping some of the nutritious bran layer intact.
• Hydrated and steamed: During parboiling, the rice is soaked, steamed, and dried, which helps preserve nutrients and improve texture.
• Retains bran layer nutrition: The steaming process helps transfer vitamins and minerals from the bran to the endosperm (inner part) of the rice kernel, making it more nutritious than regular white rice.
• Biggest grower is India: India is the world's largest producer and exporter of parboiled rice, thanks to its popularity and suitability for local conditions.

Jaggery powder is becoming increasingly popular as a healthy and delicious alternative to white sugar. Here's a breakdown of what makes it so special:

• Produced organically from sugarcane juice, jaggery retains the natural molasses and minerals, giving it a complex, slightly caramel-like flavor compared to the bland sweetness of refined sugar.
• Unlike white sugar, which is devoid of nutrients, jaggery is packed with vitamins and minerals like iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus. It's also a good source of antioxidants.
• Jaggery powder's pleasant sweetness makes it a perfect substitute for white sugar in tea, coffee, smoothies, and baked goods. You can also use it in savory dishes for a unique flavor twist.

Broken rice is gaining popularity in many african and asian countries following merits:

• Softer texture: Broken rice pieces have more exposed surface area than whole grains, allowing them to cook faster and become softer than unbroken rice.
• Absorbs flavors more easily: The increased surface area also helps broken rice absorb flavors and seasonings more readily.
• Cooks faster and uses less fuel: The smaller size of broken rice means it absorbs water and cooks quicker, saving time and fuel compared to whole grains.
• Used in rice porridges and congees: The softer texture and faster cooking time make broken rice ideal for dishes like congee and rice porridge, which require longer cooking times and a creamy consistency.

Indian refined sugar, available in small and medium crystals, is widely used as a sweetener in various dishes and beverages like tea, coffee, desserts, and savory preparations.

However, refined sugar's high Glycemic Index (GI) raises blood sugar levels rapidly, potentially contributing to health problems like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.

As health awareness grows, Indians are becoming more conscious of sugar intake and exploring alternative sweeteners like jaggery, honey, natural sugars from fruits, and stevia.