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ROOTZ ORGANICS GABA RICE — ORGANIC GERMINATED BROWN RICE
Germinated brown rice, also known as GABA rice, is brown rice that has undergone a natural germination (sprouting) process. The short grains are soaked just enough to begin sprouting, which softens the grain and gives a milder, slightly sweet flavour and a fluffier texture than regular brown rice.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
GABA rice is softer and easier to cook than ordinary brown rice, while keeping the wholegrain bran that white rice loses. It is naturally gluten-free, and its name comes from the fact that germinated brown rice naturally contains gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a compound found in the grain. It provides wholegrain fibre, plant protein and magnesium.
NUTRITION — per 100g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 362 kcal | — |
| Carbohydrates | 76 g | 28% |
| of which sugars | 0.7 g | — |
| Dietary fibre | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% |
| Total fat | 2.7 g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 140 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% |
*%DV on a 2,000 kcal adult reference diet. Germinated brown rice retains the wholegrain bran, providing fibre, plant protein and magnesium; it naturally contains GABA (approx. 15mg/100g).
HOW TO STORE
- Store: keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
- Use a dry spoon; reseal after use.
- Use within the best-before date.
HOW TO USE
GABA rice cooks and serves like a softer brown rice, UAE and international.
- How to cook: rinse well, soak for 10–15 minutes, then cook like brown rice (about 1 part rice to 2 parts water) until tender. Soaking gives a softer, fluffier result.
- Everyday bowls: serve under curries, dals, stir-fries and grilled vegetables.
- Pilafs & pulao: cook with aromatics and vegetables.
- Salads & buddha bowls: cool and toss into grain salads.
- Fried rice: use day-old cooked rice for a wholegrain fried rice.
- Porridge & kheer: simmer soft for a wholesome porridge.
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Sign UpGABA rice is brown rice that has been sprouted through a natural germination process. This softens the grain and gives it a milder, slightly sweet flavour and a fluffier texture than regular brown rice, while keeping the wholegrain bran. Its name refers to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a compound naturally present in the germinated grain.
Rinse the rice thoroughly, soak it for 10 to 15 minutes, then cook it like brown rice — roughly one part rice to two parts water — until tender. Soaking improves the texture, making it softer and fluffier. It's more forgiving and quicker to soften than ordinary brown rice.
Yes — rice is a naturally gluten-free grain, so GABA rice is suitable for gluten-free diets. As always, if you have coeliac disease, check the packaging for your needs.Yes — rice is a naturally gluten-free grain, so GABA rice is suitable for gluten-free diets. As always, if you have coeliac disease, check the packaging for your needs.
Compared with white rice, GABA rice keeps the wholegrain bran, so it provides more fibre and nutrients like magnesium. Compared with ordinary brown rice, the germination process makes it softer, fluffier and milder, so it's often easier to cook and enjoy. Values are approximate references.
