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Rice Flour

Commonly used in

Vietnamese cuisine

and

Chinese cuisine

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Rice flour is a fine powder made from ground up rice. It is used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour in baking and cooking. Rice flour provides an excellent source of dietary fiber and essential vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc.

Ingredients

Rice flour is made from hulled and ground whole-grain rice. It typically contains only one ingredient, with no added preservatives or other artificial ingredients. The nutrition facts of rice flour vary slightly depending on the variety used, however it is typically a good source of dietary fiber and essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, magnesium and zinc.

Nutritional Facts

Rice flour is a low-fat food and provides an excellent source of dietary fiber. One serving size (28 grams) typically contains approximately 70 calories, 2 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of fat, 16 grams carbohydrates, and 1 gram of dietary fiber. Nutrients found in rice flour include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. Rice flour is also gluten free and suitable for people with Celiac disease.