{"id":164666,"date":"2022-09-27T16:02:28","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T10:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=162709"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:48:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:48:48","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-puffed-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-puffed-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Puffed Rice: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Puffed Rice<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Puffed Rice<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Puffed Rice for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Puffed Rice?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Puffed Rice<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Puffed Rice<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We have always greatly enjoyed while having puffed rice as chaat on Indian streets but never realised that it could also have some health benefits. Puffed rice is one of the staple foods in India, commonly called as murmura, muri, and parmal. One can endlessly munch upon puffed rice while binge-watching an OTT show. Moreover, its crunchy texture makes it a popular option for healthy snacks and it is a quick alternative if unexpected guests show up. In India, puffed rice is often offered as a prasad in religious places.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rice is one of the essential crops in\u00a0 Asian countries and puffed rice is made from rice in the presence of high pressure, heat and steam. Various methods of puffing include hot air popping, dry heat, sand and salt treated, popping in hot oil, gun puffing and microwave heating. Let us\u00a0 discuss,\u00a0 some astonishing health benefits of eating puffed rice ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Puffed Rice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The amount of nutrients present in 14g of puffed rice is given below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Calories:<\/strong> 56 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Fat:<\/strong> 0.1 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 0.4 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Carbohydrate:<\/strong> 13 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dietary Fiber:<\/strong> 0.2 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 0.9 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 0.8 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 4.4 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 16 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Puffed Rice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The properties of puffed rice are given below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may possess properties that can lower the blood pressure\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may protect against cancer\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be effective for dysentery\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have\u00a0 antioxidant activity\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have properties to improve heart health ^{1<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Potential Uses of Puffed Rice for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the puffed rice health benefits are given below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Use of Puffed Rice for High Blood Pressure<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>