White rice is the product of rice milling process which has a lot of benefits to our body. It's a quick source of energy. Because white rice is missing the bran and the germ and the fiber and fat content that goes with them. So it's a simpler carbohydrate, meaning your body has an easier time breaking it down.

White rice is good for those with certain digestive issues who cannot digest fiber-rich foods well. And white rice also cooks faster than brown rice and has a longer shelf life.

Here's the nutrition breakdown for 1 cup of cooked enriched white rice:

🟢 205 calories

🟢 28g carbohydrates

🟢0.6g fiber

🟢 4g protein

🟢 0.4g fat

One of the by-products of rice milling process is rice husk. Rice husk is also called rice hull. It is a popular substrate for gardening since they absorb liquid and are an environmentally sustainable drainage option.

Is rice hull a fertilizer?

Carbonized rice hull is a very good soil fertilizer and a conditioner as it contains Phosphorous, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium and micronutrients vital to growing crops.