Rice flour (also rice powder) is a form of flour made from finely milled rice. It is distinct from rice starch, which is usually produced by steeping rice in lye. Rice flour is a common substitute for wheat flour. It is also used as a thickening agent in recipes that are refrigerated or frozen since it inhibits liquid separation. Rice flour may be made from either white rice or brown rice. To make the flour, the husk of rice or paddy is removed and raw rice is obtained, which is then ground to flour.
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- Rice flour is made from ground raw rice and is used to make rice noodles and some pancakes, such as South Indian appams. It can be used to thicken soups and stews, as well as providing an alternative to wheat flour in cakes and biscuits
- Use it as a thickening agent – Rice flour can also be used as a thickening agent for soups and stews as well as tempura batters for frying vegetables, chicken and more! If you’re not up for much baking, try it out in your next soup like this Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, instead of using traditional wheat flour, swap in your newly ground rice flour.
- Bake Gluten Free Breads and Baked Goods – If you’re living a Gluten Free lifestyle, you can still enjoy different types of bread! We suggest using your rice flour in baked goods like banana and zucchini bread or even muffins.
- Rice flour is rich in calcium, and this rice flour nutrition makes it an excellent food choice to maintain bone and skeletal health
- White rice flour (100g) contains 9.2mg of Choline, which prevents the buildup of fat and cholesterol in your liver. Thus, it helps maintain your liver health
- Rice flour, especially the brown rice flour variety, is an excellent source of fibre, which not only improves digestive health but has also shown to reduce cholesterol levels
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