White vs. Brown
/People often ask; what is the difference between white rice and brown rice? They both come from the same rice grain or plant. The main difference between the two forms of rice is in the milling process. This process affects the color and nutritional content of the rice.
When only the hull, or outermost layer of a grain of rice is removed, the result is brown rice. When the next layers are removed, the bran layer and the germ, leaving the starchy endosperm, white rice is produced.
Brown rice and white rice have similar amounts of calories and carbohydrates. However, brown rice contains more iron and fiber. Brown rice usually has a nuttier flavor and chewiness compared to white rice and requires a longer cooking time.