Pearl Rice

Also indexed as: Round-Grain Rice, Short-Grain Rice

Preparation, uses, and tips

Stir the rice during its cooking time, which takes about 20 minutes. Use it as a base for sushi, or in rice puddings.

Buying and storing tips

Buy pearl rice in the packaged-grains section of grocery, health food, and specialty stores. Pearl rice is sold in bulk at health food stores. When purchasing pearl rice in bulk, look for intact kernels that aren’t broken, scratched, or damaged. Store rice in a cool, dry area in a sealed glass or plastic container, away from the open air and moisture.

Varieties

Pearl rice is available in white and brown (unprocessed) forms. White rice sets off food flavours more distinctly, while brown rice has a higher fibre content and takes longer to cook.

Nutrition Highlights

Pearl rice, 1 cup (200g) (cooked)
Calories: 242
Protein: 4.4g
Carbohydrate: 53g
Total Fat: 0.35g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Excellent source of: Thiamine (0.30)
*Good source of: Iron (2.7mg), Selenium (13mcg), and Niacin (2.8mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or chemist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires August 2007.