Discovering the grain of rice

There is an old expression that says that “good perfume, in a small jar it is sold ”. It is true that many small things keep a great treasure inside. As small as a rice grain, for example.

Apparently, this cereal has no more mystery, don't you think?

Well, it is more complex than it seems! Every rice grain, like the rest of cereals, It is made up of different parts that go from its outer layers to the core. In it is the pearl of rice, the most precious part of the grain, in charge of absorbing the avor of your recipe.

But before, let's go by parts and know how our favorite cereal is made.

What parts is the grain of rice made of?

We can mainly divide into 4 the layers that make up a rice grain:
 

• The outermost layer, the shell, It is what we normally see when the rice is still unthreshed. It is in charge of protecting the grain and also serves as a barrier to the entry of microorganisms. 
   
• The brain is the second part of many other cereals, like wheat or barley, have in common. In the majority of rice it is eliminated for its most common culinary use but in the case of integral, is preserved by providing vitamins, minerals and fiber. 
   
• At the intermediate level, we found the endosperm, containing carbohydrates, like starch, and vitamins of group B.
   
• By last, but not less important, we found the germ, the smallest and most precious part of the rice grain. Contains protein, phytonutrients, vitamins B and E, what are antioxidants, minerals like iron, phosphorus or calcium and essential fatty acids such as Omega-6. What a gem! Do you see how the best is in the smallest? 


• How is the perfect rice grain for a soup recipe? 

 

The best variety of rice to make soups is Bomba, since thanks to its molecular composition it does not lose its texture and is capable of resisting the volume of broth and temperature, thus maintaining the avor and aroma of the broth.

And for a recipe for non-soupy rice?

Montsià Extra Rice it is characterized by having a round and pearly type of grain. If you look at it against the light, you will be able to identify that inner pearl. Actually, it is a porosity that makes it possible to better absorb the flavors inside. 

Now, in addition to being able to choose the right variety for each type of recipes, you can delight your guests with a deeper knowledge of the rice grain, in case a brother-in-law wants to discuss the recipe with you.