Rice protein – what’s the scoop?
OUR RICE PROTEIN POWDER
Here at Specialist Supplements, we have added a fantastic new, great-tasting rice protein powder to our vegan and dairy-free range! It is a highly soluble, powdered formula for an extra protein boost – 70% protein, 8% fibre and only 5% fat!
Best of all, it is dairy and gluten free, which makes it suitable for people with sensitive stomachs and those who suffer from celiac disease and dairy allergies.
ABOUT RICE PROTEIN
You are probably used to thinking of rice as a source of carbohydrates, so you might be surprised to hear that it is actually a great source of vegetable protein! This is a largely unknown fact outside of the vegan, vegetarian and dairy-free communities, for the reasons described below.
One of rice protein’s most defining qualities is that it hypoallergenic – in other words, it is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. This may not sound like a big deal, but it makes it a perfect dietary supplement for people with food allergies (including celiacs), because it is free of gluten, dairy, lactose, wheat, soy and most other known allergens.
Protein is a critical for a balanced diet, but it is often difficult to find high-protein foods that are nutritionally balanced. Vegans and vegetarians, in particular, face a daily challenge when it comes to making sure that they get enough protein in their diet, so this is a perfect protein alternative to meat products or dairy-based protein powders.
Rice protein is also very easy for the body to digest and it has a high nutritional value. Even better, it is usually much cheaper than whey or soy protein!
The bottom line? There are loads of potential benefits to rice protein and anyone wanting to supplement protein into their diet should really try it out.
QUALITIES
Benefits of rice protein
Unlike whey powder (made from dairy and soy, which can causes digestive problems for some) rice protein is so gentle that not only is it suitable for people with food allergies, but it has even been used for tube-feeding infants, the elderly and the severely ill.
The fact that it is hypoallergenic and an easily digestible source of protein, means that it unlikely to cause any kind of irritation (particularly in the digestive tract) and is easy on those with impaired gallbladder function.
It is also a perfect supplement for bodybuilders, vegans and vegetarians (as mentioned above) and anyone suffering from gastrointestinal problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
How is rice protein made?
Rice protein is obtained from a careful distillation of the protein from (usually brown) rice. The rice is treated with enzymes that cause the carbohydrates to separate from the proteins. No acids, bases, chemicals or animal products are used in this process.
How does it taste?
Well, it has a sweet, mild and pleasant flavour similar to that of rice pudding (think back to your childhood!). This means that it can easily be added to drinks, sprinkled over cereals and yogurt, and/or added to cooked dishes to boost protein content without adding fat or loads of calories.
Nutritional content
Rice protein is considered to be a “complete” protein, which means that it includes both essential amino acids and non-essential amino acids, which are both important for the physiological processes of our body – in fact, it contains all 9 essential amino acids.
It is also a natural source of fibre and vitamins B and E. It is low in fat, cholesterol, sugar and sodium.
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