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Any chef worth his salt understands the importance of using the USA Rice Federation is working with the World Gourmet
rice: the different types, the way they can be cooked, and its Summit to partner and work with chefs across Singapore
health benefits. This tiny but mighty grain is nutrient-rich, to showcase the greatness of rice made from the USA.
supplying energy, complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber,
beneficial antioxidants and more than 15 vitamins and minerals. You may ask, perhaps, why it is important to discuss rice made
One half-cup serving of rice contains only 100 calories, and from the USA and why we are so proud of rice that comes
it’s naturally sodium-, cholesterol-, gluten- and GMO-free. from this region of the world. That’s because we work hand
Rice provides more than 15 essential vitamins and minerals in hand with the rice farmers in question that toil the fields
including, folic acid, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and grow the different kinds of rice available and sold across
selenium, fiber, iron and zinc, and one cup of enriched white the world. U.S. rice farmers take pride in ensuring strict quality
rice has 23% of the recommended daily value of folic acid, control measures throughout the production, processing,
a B vitamin the body needs to make new cells. A good chef storing and shipment so that consumers can be assured of the
would understand that, and that’s one of the reasons why highest level of food safety, product consistency and reliability.

clockwise from top left 2-3 Chef Eric Neo of InterContinental Singapore, and Chef Ronald Chew, receiving their awards from
USA Rice Federation representative Ms Dalilah Ghazalay at the World Gourmet Awards 4. judges and finalists at the USA Rice
Federation Apprentice Chef of the Year culinary challenge at At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy