HEALTHIER CHOICE CHILLI BRAND Red Rice Vermicelli

Product Description :
- Chilli Brand Red Rice vermicelli is made using Red Cargo Rice as the main rice ingredient
- Our ingredients: Red Rice (80%), Rice, Sago Starch, Corn Starch
- Can be used in the same way as white rice vermicelli, and is slightly softer in texture.
- It has a reddish brown colour due to anthocyanin pigment in red rice
- It has a slightly nuttier taste compared to white rice vermicelli
- It is a healthier choice, being higher in Wholegrains, dietary fibre, iron, zinc and lower in G.I., which makes it suitable for diabetics.

01Highest in antioxidant activity amongst white and black rice varieties
- Antioxidants scavenge free radicals which cause tissue damage
- Helpful for prevention of certain diseases associated with oxidative stress such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases
(Source: Study on Total Phenolic Contents and their Antioxidant Activities of Thai White, Red and Black Rice Bran Extracts http://202.28.32.132/sciqa/data/05-2/30.pdf)
02Compared to brown rice, Red rice contains similar amount of fibre but twice the amount of iron and 6 times the amount of zinc.
(Source: Health Promotion Board)
Other benefits of Red Rice
- It is a Wholegrain that is High in Fibre
- Fibre promotes satiation, thus preventing overeating
- A slower-digesting carbohydrate compared to white rice, hence does not spike blood sugar as quickly.
- Lower in G.I. (Glycemic Index)
- Low G.I. foods are beneficial for diabetics
