Rice "National": reviews

Not in vain, rice, along with wheat and corn, is called the "bread of humanity". This grain has a high nutritional content. In addition, rice is ideally combined with a variety of food products - milk, meat, fish, vegetables, mushrooms, poultry. It suits any gravy and sauces. The peoples of Asia - from the Middle East to the Pacific region - have long been cultivated rice. Therefore, many of its varieties were brought out. After all, for rice dishes, different types of grain are required. We want stickiness for making sushi and friability for pilaf. And there are soft varieties of rice, of which it is so good to cook baby casseroles and milk porridges. In a word, the variety of this product is such that it is right and confused. Especially since venerable rice producers produce several dozens of products. And they consider it their duty to label it so that the consumer knows what dishes to buy. In this article we will consider the "National" rice. What kinds are available on supermarket shelves? And what do they say about them?

A little about the company

Buying a product, it would not hurt to pay attention to the manufacturer. Even if it is only a distributor of exotic food products, such as tea, coffee or ... rice. Yes, despite the fact that in Russia this crop is also grown (in the Rostov region and in the Kuban), the best grain comes from the countries of South-East Asia. But the agro holding, which produces rice "National", combines the qualities of both the manufacturer and the distributor. In 2006 the company AF-Group was founded. It owned a planting area in the south of Russia and was engaged in the cultivation of cereals. And in 2013, this largest rice producer in the country merged with Angstrem, the most famous supplier of grain from abroad. The new enterprise became known as agroholding AFG "National". He produces not only rice, but also other cereals, as well as some food and bakery products. Comments of consumers note the optimal ratio of quality and price for this manufacturer. If we talk about the rice series, here buyers like strong and bright polypropylene packaging, as well as convenient packing of 800 grams and 1.5 kilograms.

"The Gold of Thailand"

This rice "National AFG" buys only in the "Kingdom of Smiles". And every grain passes a severe casting. All of them should not be shorter than six millimeters. In the pack you will not find a single crushed grain. In its raw form, the croup has an amber-golden color. But the boiled porridge becomes snow-white. Rice dishes of Thai cuisine are distinguished by medium friability. And this quality of cereals is preserved even when the porridge is reheated. After all, before being packaged in packs of blue Thai peacocks, the groats have been processed by hot steam. Long grain became even more useful. All packs of products "National" are equipped with a convenient adhesive tape, which allows tightly closing the bag. Reviews are advised: if you want to buy "universal" rice, which is suitable for all dishes - from friable pilaf to a classic garnish, purchase "Gold of Thailand". "National AFG" will help you to join and southeast cuisine. On the packaging you will find a recipe for a Thai dish "Rice with chicken, cashews and vegetables."

"Japanese"

White, soft, round-grained rice "National" is distinguished by high stickiness. If you like sushi and know how to turn rolls on your own, choose this brand. The very packaging with small roses on a black background speaks eloquently about the fact that the glutinous grain is grown especially for dishes of Japanese cuisine. In addition to sushi, from such rice you can do tiahan and gohan. The reviews say that this kind of cereal is very quickly brewed. Overdo it with water when making porridge is difficult. And to form rolls from such grain is a pleasure. Such groats are suitable for those dishes of Russian cuisine, where stickiness is important. From it you can cook rice pudding or casserole. The reviews indicate that the package contains a clear instruction for cooking cereals.

Figure "For pilaf" ("National")

The name speaks for itself. Fans of pilaf often feel a shortage of just such rice. It preserves the integrity of the grains even after cooking. Semi-transparent grains of medium length look as if they have already been washed in seven waters. The pilaf comes out crumbly, fragrant, full of oriental color. For all lovers of this Central Asian dish, this particular "National" rice is recommended. The reviews claim that not only in traditional cauldron, but also in an ordinary pan, the food will be delicious. This sort of rice is similar in taste to the notorious "Basmati", but it does not cost so much. And the democratic price allows to realize the Uzbek proverb, which is shown on the product package from the AFG National: "The poor man eats pilaf, and the rich man only has plov".

Rice "Health"

"National" prepared for those who watch the figure, a whole series of so-called dietary groats. It is known that unpolished rice brews longer, but it is more useful for health. This variety has a brown color. The shell of the grain is rich in vitamins A, B and PP, microelements, iron, and fiber. Porridge does not boil, the grains remain a little firm. This rice is good for diabetics. Fans of healthy food leave favorable comments about another type of products from the "National". This is "Devzira". The color of the grains is reddish-brown, but the length is medium. Finished porridge acquires a beautiful light pink color. Reviews warn that when cooking such grains increase greatly in size, and you need to cook them with a lot of water. Another "dietary" grade of rice is Phoenix. The shell of the grains is red and brown. This rice is a powerful antioxidant.

Other varieties

As we see, for all cases of life and various dishes the producer produces his rice. "Giant National" is suitable for Italian risotto and Spanish paella. This variety has very large grains, which is what determined its name. There are national brands of rice in the collection "National": "Kubansky" and "Krasnodar". They are suitable for cooking classic Russian porridge. "Adriatic" is good not only for risotto, but also for salads.