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Brewers' rice is the small milled fragments of rice kernels that have been separated from the larger
kernels of milled rice.[1] Brewers' rice is a processed rice product that is missing many of
the nutrients contained in whole ground rice and brown rice thus reducing the quality[2]
Brewers' rice and second heads are one of the many byproducts that rice milling creates. Second
heads are milled rice kernels that are one half to three quarters of the original kernel. Brewers' rice is
a milled rice kernel that is one quarter to half the size of a full kernel. Second heads, depending on
their quality are used to make rice flour. "If the quality of the second heads are poor, they will be sold
for pet food or dairy feed. Brewers rice is sold for pet food and dairy feed exclusively."[3] since it is not
considered aesthetically pleasing enough for human consumption. However, it offers the same
nutritional value as white rice. [4]

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1. Jump up^ Association of American Feed Control Officials Brewers rice can also be called chipped
rice or broken rice since it is simply smaller fragments of white rice that have been separated from the
larger, whole kernels through sifting. Brewers rice is no different from white rice, except that the grain
is broken into pieces. As such, it offers the same nutritional value as white rice. It was shown that both
cats and dogs are capable of digesting greater than 98% of brewers rice present within a formula1,3 -
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6. Wondering about the different types of rice found in your pet's food?
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8. Rough Rice:

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10. Also known as paddy rice. This is the entire rice grain, including the hull, bran, embryo and
endosperm. Most rice is comprised of 20% hull, 11% bran and 69% starchy endosperm. This
composition would make this product rich in insoluble fibre, protein and starch.
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12. Brown Rice:

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14. Brown rice is the product after partial milling. Paddy rice is dehulled by a rubber sheller machine
to produce brown rice. Brown rice has had the outermost hull (palea and lemma) removed, but
still contains the nutritious bran layers, embryo and endosperm. The outer coating of bran is very
 high in fibre, vitamins B1, and B6, iron and many other essential minerals and vitamins. Brown
rice is high in starch, fibre, with a moderate protein value and low fat value.
15. Rice Hulls:

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17. Rice hulls are the hulls obtained during the partial milling of paddy rice. Rice hulls are a rich
source of insoluble and soluble fibres. Soluble fibres aid in gastrointestinal transit and can have
prebiotic effects. Insoluble fibres help to increase stool bulk, absorb toxins and modulate transit
time throughout the gastrointestinal tract, which can promote overall digestive security.
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19. White Rice:

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21. White rice is the product after polishing, it can also be called polished rice. Polishing removes the
bran and embryo, leaving just the endosperm. White rice is a low fat source of energy (starch),
fibre and protein. White rice is extremely digestible, making it a favorable ingredient in formulas
for dogs and cats with digestive sensitivities, such as young animals that have immature
gastrointestinal tracts. The high digestibility of rice can be attributed to amylopectin, the branched
carbohydrate molecule that makes up the majority of the carbohydrate fraction of this grain.
22. Brewers Rice:

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24. Brewers rice can also be called chipped rice or broken rice since it is simply smaller fragments of
white rice that have been separated from the larger, whole kernels through sifting. Brewers rice is
no different from white rice, except that the grain is broken into pieces. As such, it offers the same
nutritional value as white rice. It was shown that both cats and dogs are capable of digesting
greater than 98% of brewers rice present within a formula1,3
25. Rice Bran:

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27. Rice bran can also be called rice polishings. This product is obtained by milling brown rice into
white rice. It is composed of the bran layers and the endosperm. Rice bran is high in thiamin,
niacin, vitamin B-6, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, protein and soluble fibre. Soluble
fibers are known to have a prebiotic effect on the gastrointestinal tract. Rice bran also contains
small amounts of antioxidants such as alpha-tocopherol, oryzanol, and Vitamin E.5
28. Rice Flour:

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30. Rice flour is typically made from brewers rice, unless stated otherwise. Rice flour is made by
finely grinding brewers rice into flour. Rice flour is easily digested by dogs and cats, providing
energy, vitamins and minerals.
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35. References:
36. 1: De-Oliveira et al., 2008. Effects of six carbohydrate sources on cat diet digestibility and
postprandial glucose and insulin response. Journal of Animal Science. 86:2237-2246
2: National Research Council: Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats 2006 Publication
3: Carciofi et al, 2008. Effects of six carbohydrate sources on dog diet digestibility and post-
prandial glucose and insulin response. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 92:
326 - 336.
4: AAFCO: Association of American Feed Control Officials 2011 Publication
5: Ramarahnam et al, 1986. Studies on the relationship between antioxidant activity of rice hull
and germination ability of rice seeds. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 37:719
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