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Glutinous Rice Flour白玉粉 · Shiratamako · แป้งข้าวเหนียวญี่ปุ่น

Composed almost entirely of amylopectin starch, which creates a highly extensible, sticky gel that is rapidly hydrolyzed by digestive enzymes, causing a swift insulin response.

Overview

Highly refined starch extracted from glutinous rice, yielding a dense, chewy carbohydrate matrix.

  • Standard portion: 100 g
  • Approx. 369 kcal per serving
Food noteShow details
  • When forming dumplings
  • Pair them with high-fiber coatings like crushed nuts or soybean powder to mechanically slow digestion. The dense
  • Sticky nature can pose a choking risk
  • So it requires deliberate
  • Mindful chewing. Do not consume as a primary dietary staple due to its lack of vitamins.
IngredientsShow details
  • Glutinous rice
Serving guidanceShow details

Best with

  • Kinako soybean powder
  • Black sesame
  • Crushed walnuts

Use caution with

  • Sweet sugar syrups
  • Isolated consumption
  • Cold environments
Pros & consShow details

Pros

  • Bouncy texture
  • Gluten-free
  • Dense energy

Cons

  • High glycemic load
  • Choking hazard
  • Minimal micronutrients
Calorie comparisonShow details
Calories, protein, carbs, and fat (PCF) by serving unit.
ServingCaloriesProtein (P)Carbs (C)Fat (F)
1 serve100 g
369 kcal6.3 g80 g1 g
Per 50 g50 g
184.5 kcal3.15 g40 g0.5 g
Per 100 g100 g
369 kcal6.3 g80 g1 g
Per 150 g150 g
554 kcal9.45 g120 g1.5 g
Per 200 g200 g
738 kcal12.6 g160 g2 g
Per 250 g250 g
923 kcal15.75 g200 g2.5 g

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Nutrition facts label

Amount: 100 gLabel serving size: 100 g
Calories369 kcal
NutrientAdult % DV
Nutrition facts for selected amount
NutrientAmount · Adult % DV
Protein6.3 g13% of adult daily value
Net Carbs79.2 g29% of adult daily value
Fat1 g1.3% of adult daily value
Fiber0.8 g2.9% of adult daily value
Sodium0 mg0% of adult daily value
Total Carbs80 g29% of adult daily value
Sugar
Potassium55 mg1.2% of adult daily value
Calcium6 mg0.5% of adult daily value

Percent daily values are based on standard adult recommended intake.