Rice Protein

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Answers to Frequently Asked Rice Protein Questions

Q1: What is rice protein made of, and how does it differ from other proteins?

A1: Rice protein is made out of brown rice, which is treated with enzymes in order to separate carbohydrates from protein.

• Rice protein powder is free of animal protein and therefore suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
• Since it is also gluten, wheat, milk, yeast, and soy free, rice protein powder is ideal for those with food and allergies and is very easy to digest.
• Rice protein is not considered a complete protein as it is very low in some essential amino acids and has significantly fewer protein grams per serving than other protein powders.

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Q2: How and when should rice protein be taken for optimal results?

A2: Because rice protein powders are relatively low in protein grams per serving they are best used in combination with other protein powders such as whey, casein, egg, and soy. However, if rice protein powder is bring taken due to food allergies it can be substituted for any of the other proteins. Rice protein powder can be mixed with water or with other ingredients such as milk/juice, yogurt, and various fruits to make a "shake" or "smoothie," and can also be used in baked goods.

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Q3: What are the advantages/disadvantages of rice protein?

A3: When choosing any protein powder, it's essential to weigh the pros and cons to determine which protein powder best suits your needs. Like all protein powders, rice protein powder has certain advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of rice protein powder include:

• Rice protein powder is free of gluten, wheat, egg, milk, and soy, making it ideal for people with food allergies.
• Rice protein powder is free of animal protein, so it's a good choice for both vegetarians or vegans.
• Rice protein powder contains lots of fiber, and may help lower cholesterol.

Disadvantages of rice protein powder include:

• Some people find the taste of rice protein powder bitter, and the texture chalky.
• Rice protein powder has significantly few grams of protein per serving than other protein powders.
• Rice protein powder does not build muscle as effectively as other protein powders.

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