INGREDIENTS: Whole Grain Basmati Rice
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS – ALWAYS RINSE ALL GRAINS & RICE FIRST!
Combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of rice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 50 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes.

BASMATI RICE ALLERGY STATEMENT

Although we are a dedicated 14 Free product line & facility, if you have an allergy(ies) to any Gerbs ingredients, please email us first before ordering, so that we can answer any questions and talk about your options: sales@mygerbs.com

Our goal is to give the Allergy Community relief in the battle of living with food allergies. All of our raw ingredients are processed, packaged, handled, stored, and shipped by trained staff in our family owned & operated facility in Johnston, Rhode Island on dedicated non-GMO, Vegan, and Kosher Equipment. No co-packers. No co-manufacturers. For anyone with a mild to severe food allergy or a family with one, we wish to assure you that this is why Gerbs handles all aspects of production & operation, and we are among a handful of companies in the world who can state this.

Nutritional Benefits of Gluten Free Basmati Rice

The word, “Basmati” means fragrant one in Sanskrit and it also means the “soft rice.” Acclaimed for its nutty flavor and delicate texture, Basmati is used in making a range of culinary delights and rice dishes all over the world. India is the largest cultivator and exporter of this rice, and the majority of Basmati rice comes from the fields of Punjab.

LOW IN CALORIES
Compared with grain rice plain, basmati rice is low in calories But, Not only has a good aroma, basmati rice also has good nutritional value: Calorie. A serving about 3/4 cup basmati rice contains 150 calories.

HELPS GLYCEMIC INDEX
This rice is recommended for diabetic patients. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Basmati rice has a “medium” glycemic index, which is lower than other varieties of rice. Fiber, especially soluble fiber helps improve insulin sensitivity, which can improve control over the release of insulin as a result of the consumption of carbohydrates and protein. This can help improve a diabetic condition and also help avoid it.

FIBER KEEPS YOU REGULAR
The high fiber content in Basmati Rice will help reduce rectal muscle movement and also reduce pressure on the rectum so that hemorrhoids can be prevented.

STORAGE OF GERBS

We strongly recommend storing in an airtight (dark colored/opaque) container in a cool, dark environment like a pantry or kitchen cabinet, away from direct exposure to sunlight or excessive heat like an oven. The amount of times you open the container and let in the harmful effects of oxygen will only increase the likelihood of rancidity; thus we encourage you to not empty more than 1 pound of product at a time. YOU CAN FREEZE RICE TOO!