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- Lotus Foods - Rice Ramen with Miso Soup Forbidden - 2.8 oz. (80g) Lotus Foods Rice Ramen with Miso Soup Forbidden brings you traditional Japanese-style noodles made from heirloom black rice instead of wheat! In addition to being gluten free, Forbidden Rice is one of the most nutritious ancient grains. Lotus Foods Rice Ramen with Miso Soup Forbidden has a delicious nutty taste and is a natural source of antioxidants. Cooks in only 4 minutes 33% less sodium than regular ramen soup Gluten Free Whole grain and heart healthy Made with Organic Rice A natural source of antioxidants Low Fat Vegan Frequently Asked Questions What does heirloom mean? Heirloom is a term used to refer to plants that are grown from indigenous seed stock. Often, these seed stocks are ancient and have been used in a region traditionally. These seeds have not been hybridized or genetically engineered. Are Lotus Foods' products Kosher Certified? Yes, by Scroll K. Should I rinse the rice? Rinsing rice is a personal preference. At Lotus Foods, they do not rinse their rice because they prefer to keep all the nutritional value of each grain. Should rice be soaked? All grains contain phytic acid (an organic acid in which phosphorous is bound) in the outer layer or bran, whole grains, in particular, may be difficult for some people to digest. As little as 7 hours of soaking in warm water will neutralize a large portion of phytic acid in grains and vastly improve their nutritional benefits. How should I store Lotus Foods rice? Lotus Foods should be stored in cool and dry conditions. Their rice is warehoused in 55-60 degree temperatures. If you are not going to use the rice for long periods of time, rice can be kept in the refrigerator and can even be frozen. Exposing the rice to heat and sunlight can cause the rice to go rancid or to develop bugs. What is the meaning of whole grain? Whole grain means that the germ and bran layer on the rice is left intact. All rice starts as a whole grain; when the germ and bran layer is removed, you then have white rice. Most of the nutritional value in a grain of rice is within the germ and bran layer. This layer is most often brown (as in brown rice), but can also be red (as in Bhutanese Red Rice) and black (as it is in the Forbidden Rice). I am diabetic. Can I eat Lotus Foods' rice? Yes. However, if you have diabetes, you should eat the whole grain rice since these grains have a low glycemic index. Whole grains do not turn into sugars rapidly and can be digested at a more even rate so there will not be a spike in blood glucose levels. What is glycemic index? Not all carbohydrate foods are created equal, in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. Choosing low GI carbs - the ones that produce only small fluctuations in our blood glucose and insulin levels - is the secret to long-term health reducing your risk of heart disease and diabetes and is the key to sustainable weight loss. All Lotus Foods whole grain rices have a low glycemic index of 55 or less. Are Lotus Foods Rice products processed in a peanut and tree nut free facility? The processing line at Lotus Foods co-packing facility is free of peanuts, but they do process products that contain tree nuts. Standard sanitizing procedures are followed between processing runs to eliminate contamination. What makes a rice aromatic? "Aromatic" is a term given to numerous varieties of rice characterized by a pronounced nutty aroma and flavor, often compared to popcorn. Jasmine Rice is, perhaps, one of the best-known aromatic varietals, although there are others, such as their Forbidden Rice™. It is believed that the aroma is produced by a much higher proportion of a naturally occurring compound found in all rice, 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline. Why are there different colors of rice and what do these differences mean? All rice starts as a whole grain, which
- UPC # 708953601014
- Size/Form 2.80 oz.
Suggested Use: Preparation: Place 2 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add Ramen and simmer gently for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the noodles are just soft, remove from heat and mix in contents of the enclosed soup packet. INGREDIENTS Lotus Foods - Rice Ramen with Miso Soup Forbidden - 2.8 oz. (80g) Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 ramen w/ seasoning (40g) Servings Per Container: 2 Amount Per Serving %DV* Calories 140 Calories from Fat 15 Total Fat 1.5g 3% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 400mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 29g 10% Dietary Fiber <1g 3% Sugars 1g Protein 3g Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 2% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Ingredients: Ramen: *black, *brown and *white rice flours, water. Soup Pack: white miso powder (cultured soybeans and rice, salt), salt, white onion powder, tamari powder (soybeans, sea salt), soybean powder, mushroom powder, dried parsley, dried carrots. *organic **less sodium than regular ramen soup Low Fat & Vegan
