What Is Local Rice?
Local Rice Is one of the fastest growing and most promising agricultural sub-sectors in West-Africa, and has also become a key staple food in the region.
Locally grown rice “unpolished or brown rice” contains lots of nutrients than the polished rice and these nutrients includes carbohydrate, protein, contains high fiber, fats, vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, phosphorus, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B3 (niacin), magnesium, selenium, manganese, and iron.
With regards to brown rice, there are three main types of unbranded local brown rice in Ghana – Tamale brown, Hohoe brown, and Kumasi brown rice. Our survey found that Kumasi brown rice is sourced from either Hohoe or Tamale.
What Does Local Rice Contain?
Local Rice has a rough surface, more phosphorous, and fiber which help in the reduction of the risk of bowel disorder and fighting constipation, and contains an appreciable amount of selenium which has been found to be effective in fighting colon and breast cancer.
What Are The 3 Types Of Local Rice?
Local Rice is often characterized as one of three varieties – long grain, medium grain, or short grain rice, which refers to the length and shape of the grain. The grain size affects the texture of the rice, therefore long grain, medium grain, and short grain rice are all used for different cooking applications.
Why Buy Local Rice?
Buying local rice close to home is more than just a feel-good, but it is ‘worth-paying-more matter’. The best thing about buying local food is that you know who grew them, where it came from and you know what you are getting.
Nutritional Values of Local/Brown Rice:
| Amount per 100 grams | |
| Components | Amount (% Daily Value) |
| Calories | 111 |
| Total Fat | 0.9 g 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0% |
| Sodium | 5 mg 0% |
| Potassium | 43 mg 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23 g 7% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g 7% |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 2.6 g 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0% |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Iron | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 5% |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0% |
| Magnesium | 10% |
Health Benefits Of Local Rice:
- Rich in Carbohydrate
- Helps in Digestion
- Gluten-Free
- Protects the Heart
- Reduces the Risk of Diabetes
- Prevents Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Good for the Bones and Heart
- Fights Cancer
- Helps in Weightloss
Local Rice Prices In Ghana:
A Bag of Local Rice GHS 329.86
Local Rice 1kg (~ 35 oz.) GH₵ 55.00
Local Rice 25 kg GH₵ 217.60