Product Name Rice Protein
Catalog DS001
Source Rice
Appearance Grey-white or light yellow powder
Content 80.0%, 85.0%
Storage Store in ventilated and dry places
Shelf life 24 months
Package 25 kg/bag, 50 kg/bag, customized
Dietary Supplements
Baby Food
Food Additives
Functional Food
The main components of rice are starch and protein, which account for about 80% and 100% of the mass of rice respectively. Rice protein is made by grinding rice grains and separating the starch from the protein, and consists primarily of four proteins: albumin, globulin, prolamin, and glutenin. It contains nine essential amino acids, including phenylalanine, valine, tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, methionine, histidine, leucine, and lysine.
As a high-quality plant-based protein, rice protein has high nutritional value and is close to the nutritional model recommended by WHO/FAO. The functional properties of rice protein include water-holding capacity, foaming property and emulsifying property. The good amino acid profile, gluten-free properties, hypoallergenic properties, and high biological value of rice protein make it a suitable supplement and can be used in baby food as a substitute for soy protein and animal-based protein.
Nutrition Information
Unlike complete proteins, rice protein contains less lysine and threonine, making it an incomplete protein. Although not as nutritious as animal protein, rice protein is also rich in protein. The nutritional information contained in a 100 g serving of rice protein from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is shown below.
| Name | Amount |
|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.19 g |
| Protein | 2.36 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28.7 g |
| Ash | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
Health Benefits
Rice protein is hypo-allergenic and gluten-free, and it's a vegetarian and vegan friendly protein source. Rice protein doesn't cause any bloating or other gastric discomforts, and is superior to soy protein in terms of bioavailability. Here are three health benefits of rice protein, including muscle building, weight loss, supporting blood sugar levels and improving liver health.
Rice protein is another alternative to milk protein. Despite being low in some essential amino acids, it can still support muscle growth and strength. Although plant-based proteins are usually absorbed more slowly than animal-based proteins such as whey protein due to their more complex carbohydrates. Rice protein, however, contains leucine which is one of the most important amino acids for muscle growth. Studies have shown that supplementing with either rice protein or whey protein can help athletes gain muscle and lose fat with no significant difference.
The higher the protein content of the food, the higher the satiety index. Therefore, under the premise of ensuring nutrition, rice protein with high protein content will produce a feeling of fullness. This will result in a decrease in food intake, a decrease in calorie intake, and less hunger between meals. Weight loss occurs naturally and in a healthy way when you consume fewer calories than you expend. Furthermore, rice protein can improve the body's metabolism, which will result in more calories burned per day, thereby resulting in weight loss.
- Support blood sugar and improve liver health
The body's blood sugar and insulin levels rise after each meal. For some people with diabetes, the rise in blood sugar after a meal may affect their health. Rice protein, a good grain protein, may be able to reduce the glycemic response and help regulate blood sugar levels. In addition to this, rice protein acts as a powerful antioxidant that helps protect and prevent the liver from oxidative stress, thereby improving liver health.
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