Alright, let’s talk about this rice thing, you know, the white rice, whether it’s got that gluten stuff in it or not. I ain’t no fancy doctor or nothin’, but I’ve been eatin’ rice my whole life, and I can tell ya a thing or two.
So, first off, what is this gluten thing anyway? Sounds like some kinda glue or somethin’. Well, it’s this stuff in wheat and barley and rye. You know, the stuff they make bread and noodles with. Some folks can’t eat it, makes ’em sick. Poor things.
Now, rice, that’s a whole different story. Rice, it don’t got that gluten stuff in it. At least not the plain, regular rice. We’re talkin’ ’bout the white rice here, the stuff you get in bags at the store. The stuff we been eatin’ forever.
I’ve heard city folks talkin’ about all kinds of rice – basmati, jasmine, wild rice, red rice, brown rice… Landsakes, so many kinds! But from what I hear, none of ’em got gluten if they’re just plain rice. It’s when they start addin’ stuff to it that you gotta be careful.
You see, sometimes they mix things in with the rice, or they make flour outta it and use that flour for other things. And sometimes, that’s where the trouble starts. Like, if they make rice noodles in a factory that also makes wheat noodles, some of that wheat dust might get in there. Then, your “gluten-free” rice ain’t so gluten-free no more.
- Plain rice? Good to go.
- Rice with stuff added? Maybe not so good.
- Rice flour? Gotta be careful.
So, how do you know if your rice is safe? Well, if you’re buyin’ plain rice, like a big ol’ bag of white rice, you’re probably okay. Just look at the label, make sure it don’t say nothin’ about wheat or barley or rye. And if you’re buyin’ somethin’ made with rice, like crackers or noodles or somethin’, look for that “gluten-free” label. They got them little labels now, says “gluten-free” right on ’em. That’s a good sign.
But even then, you gotta be careful. Sometimes, even if it says “gluten-free,” it might still have a little bit of gluten in it. Not enough to bother most folks, but if you’re really sensitive, it could be a problem. That’s why some folks, they just stick to cookin’ their own rice at home. That way, they know exactly what’s in it.
I tell ya, it’s a whole lot more complicated than it used to be. Back in my day, rice was just rice. You cooked it up, you ate it, and that was that. Now you gotta worry about all this gluten stuff. But I guess that’s progress, right? At least folks got more choices now, even if it means you gotta read them little labels real careful-like.
So, long story short, white rice, the plain kind, it ain’t got no gluten. But if you’re worried, or if you get sick easy, stick to the stuff that’s labeled “gluten-free.” And if you’re still not sure, talk to your doctor. They know more about this stuff than I do. Me, I’m just an old woman who likes her rice.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go start supper. And guess what we’re havin’? Yep, rice. Good ol’ plain white rice. Can’t beat it.
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