Natural brown rice is whole grain, not polished or hulled. The husk is responsible for its properties. In comparison to white rice, brown rice has more protein, fat, fibre, minerals and vitamins. This rice is less processed, harder, cooks longer and it has to be chewed longer, it is also more difficult to digest. Natural brown rice is gluten free and it has a low glycemic index, which makes it recommended for the celiac disease sufferers and those who are gluten-sensitive. This rice is a very good alternative for the white rice, because it lowers the calorific value and increases the nutritional value of the meal
