{"data":{"name":"Rice washing","slug":"rice-washing","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Hugas-bigas"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Rice washing (the water used to rinse rice).","common_uses_philippines":["Arroz caldo","Sinangag","Garlic fried rice","Champorado","Paella-style rice"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":6,"protein_g":0.1,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":1,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":0,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":22,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.3,"phosphorus_mg":16,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":0.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":98.6},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Rice washing is mostly water with a little dissolved starch and small amounts of nutrients. Since it has very low calories (about 6 kcal per 100 g) and almost no fat, sugar, fiber, or sodium, it doesn\u2019t add much nutrition on its own. The main health value is practical: it can help remove some surface dust and excess starch from rice before cooking, which may help your cooked rice turn out less sticky and easier to portion. If you drink it as a \u201cbeverage,\u201d it won\u2019t replace real meals\u2014better to use it for rinsing\/cooking rather than relying on it for energy and nutrients.","healthier_tips":["Use rice washing to rinse rice 1\u20132 times, then cook the rice with fresh water.","For balanced meals, pair rice with ulam (vegetables) and protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or beans) so you get fiber and staying power.","Watch portions: for most adults, keep rice to about 1\u20132 cups cooked per meal depending on your activity level; add more vegetables and viand to feel full.","If you\u2019re making rice-based snacks or congee, add vegetables and a protein topping to improve nutrients."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/rice-washing?agent=true"}}}