Pakhala Bhata (Fermented Rice)
पखाला भात · పఖాళ భాత
Cooked rice fermented overnight in water, eaten cold in Odisha, Bengal and Assam as a cooling summer staple (panta bhat). Fermentation lowers its GI relative to fresh rice and adds gut-friendly bacteria.
Calories & Nutrition: Pakhala Bhata (Fermented Rice) (1 bowl with water)
- 42g
- Carbs
- 0.5g
- Sugars
- 1g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Protein
- 1g
- Fat
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Overnight fermentation and cooling raise resistant starch, so pakhala is gentler on blood sugar than fresh hot rice; use brown or red rice for an even lower GI.
Pakhala Bhata (Fermented Rice) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 bowl with water).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Pakhala Bhata (Fermented Rice)?
Pakhala Bhata (Fermented Rice) has a glycemic index of 55, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Pakhala Bhata (Fermented Rice) increase blood sugar?
Pakhala Bhata (Fermented Rice) has a low glycemic index (55), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Pakhala Bhata (Fermented Rice) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Pakhala Bhata (Fermented Rice) is a low-GI food (GI 55), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Pakhala Bhata (Fermented Rice)?
Pakhala Bhata (Fermented Rice) has a glycemic load of 23 per serving (1 bowl with water).
Hindi mein
Pakhala bhata ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Pakhala bhata ka glycemic index (GI) 55 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl with water) ka glycemic load (GL) 23 hai, aur isme lagbhag 0.5g sugar aur 42g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya pakhala bhata khane se sugar badhti hai?
Pakhala bhata ka GI kam (55) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez pakhala bhata kha sakte hain?
Haan. Pakhala bhata ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Pakhala bhata mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 bowl with water) pakhala bhata mein lagbhag 200 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 42g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 1g fiber.
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