Zojirushi NP-GBC05 - Explanation of Rice; Activated Brown Rice (Gaba Brown)

BEFORE USE
EXPLANATION OF RICE
TYPES OF RICE
@ Names and types of rice varies according to how the grain has been polished
and/or processed.
Different grades of rice correspond to the
| percentage of bran and germ removed.
Rice in the husk
Bran layer
Chaff
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, Brown Rice , Semi. Brown, Semt- Brown, Semi. Brown, White Rice | Rinse-Free Rice
| The chaffhas | Rice 30% | Rice50% | Rice 70% | Allthe bran All specks of bran
, been removed. , About 30% of ı About 50% of 1 About 70% of i and germ have , left on the surface of
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| White Rice with Germ @ White Rice with Germ is polished using a special
| All bran has been removed technique that cannot be performed by a household
but the germ of brown rice rice polisher. May be purchased at a specialty store
| remains. or grocery.
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, Germinated Brown Rice | @ The process gives a softer texture and improved
' Brown rice that is ready to taste. Also contains the nutrient GABA (gamma-
, be germinated by a special aminobutyric acid).
| process.
ACTIVATED BROWN RICE (GABA BROWN)
@The Rice Cooker has two settings for cooking brown rice. The GABA BROWN
setting on the menu activates brown rice for increased nutritional value.
GABA BROWN SETTING:
e When GABA BROWN is selected on the menu, the Rice Cooker will begin
activating the brown rice, after which it will start cooking automatically. During the
brown rice activation process, the temperature in the Inner Cooking Pan is kept at
about 104°F for 2 hours. Cooking may take 3 hours to 3 hours and 15 minutes till
completion. By activating brown rice, GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a naturally
occurring nutrient in brown rice, increases to 150% of the amount contained in non-
activated brown rice. This process also makes brown rice softer, thus making it
readily edible.
X What is GABA?
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a type of amino acid said to lower blood
pressure and relieve stress.