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Glutinous Rice Flakes

Glutinous rice flakes are flattened glutinous rice used in regional porridges, sweets, and other rice dishes.

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About Glutinous Rice Flakes

Glutinous rice flakes are flattened pieces of glutinous rice, rather than intact round or elongated grains or finely milled flour. They are used in regional porridges, sweet preparations, snack foods, and other rice dishes where a quick-cooking or flattened grain texture is wanted.

When rehydrated or cooked, the flakes characteristically become cohesive and chewy. Depending on thickness and processing, they may soften into a sticky porridge, retain a tender chew, or be toasted before use. Sensory detail varies across products.

In dry form they are pale to coloured, light in weight, and sold as thin flakes. They may be raw, par-cooked, or fully dried; these forms differ in dryness, thickness, cooking time, appearance, and final texture.

Ingredient type
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Glutinous Rice Flakes

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Glutinous Rice Flakes nutrition & diet

Glutinous Rice Flakes nutritional value

Reference: Rice flakes

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
353.7kcal
Protein
7.4g
Carbs
76.8g
Fat
1.1g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Establish whether the flakes are toasted, dried, soaked, or otherwise processed before comparison. Use the edible portion in its prepared state, accounting for added coconut, sugar, milk, oil, fruit, savory ingredients, or accompanying dishes.

Compare the right form: Match references to flakes made from identified glutinous rice, specifying toasted or plain form and dry or prepared edible portion.

Diet considerations

Glutinous rice flakes are plant-derived, but regional products may differ in processing and added ingredients. Compatibility changes when porridges or sweets include dairy, egg, meat, flavorings, or cereal ingredients. The flake’s preparation and accompanying foods also influence the portion-dependent carbohydrate pattern and should be reviewed together.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 — A011 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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