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Puffed rice
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 378 kcal —
- Protein 6 g 12%
- Carbohydrate 86 g 31%
- Fat 0.9 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 0.8 g 3%
- Sugars 0.3 g —
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Questions about Puffed rice
How is puffed rice made?
Rice is heated with moisture, then exposed to a sudden drop in pressure so the grains expand. Some traditional methods puff rice by heating it in hot sand.
Does puffed rice need cooking before you eat it?
No; it is ready to eat. Add it to hot milk or porridge just before serving, or fold it into a dish at the end so it stays crisp.
How do you stop puffed rice going soggy?
Keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from steam. Mix it into wet ingredients immediately before serving; once dressed, it softens quickly.
What can you make with puffed rice?
Use it in bhel puri with chopped tomato, onion, chutneys and spices, or make a savoury mixture with peanuts, curry leaves and spices. It also works as a crisp topping for yoghurt or fruit.
Is puffed rice the same as puffed rice breakfast cereal?
Not necessarily: plain puffed rice is usually just puffed rice, while breakfast cereal may be toasted, sweetened or fortified. Compare the ingredient lists if you want an unsweetened option.
How is puffed rice different from rice flakes?
Puffed rice is light and airy, while rice flakes are flattened grains that soften readily in liquid. Rice flakes suit dishes such as poha; puffed rice is better for crunchy mixtures and toppings.
Source: mvt 05.039 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
