Aazol’s Healthy Red Rice Poha is flattened rice made from unpolished red rice that retains its outer bran layer. It has a light nutty flavour, a slightly denser texture than regular white poha and contains no preservatives.
Aazol’s Healthy Red Rice Poha is made only from red rice flakes. The red rice is unpolished, so its outer bran layer is retained.
Red rice poha is made from red rice rather than polished white rice. Aazol’s Healthy Red Rice Poha uses unpolished red rice flakes that retain the outer bran layer.
Red rice poha retains the bran layer of unpolished red rice, while regular white poha is typically made from more polished rice. It has a nuttier flavour, a slightly denser and chewier texture and usually needs a longer soaking time.
Its main nutritional advantage comes from unpolished red rice retaining its bran layer and dietary fibre. It also contains no trans fat or cholesterol, making it a wholesome option for everyday meals.
Yes. Aazol’s Healthy Red Rice Poha is a wholesome breakfast option made from unpolished red rice with its bran layer retained. How balanced the final meal is also depends on portion size and the ingredients used with it.
It has a light, earthy and nutty flavour with a slightly denser and chewier texture than regular white poha.
Rinse the poha under cold water and soak it for about 20–30 minutes until softened. It can then be cooked with onions, mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric and spices like traditional poha.
Red rice poha has a denser texture because the unpolished grain retains its bran layer. A longer soak of about 20–30 minutes helps soften the flakes before cooking.
Yes. It can be enjoyed regularly as part of an everyday breakfast or meal. Adding vegetables and a suitable protein source can make the meal more balanced.
Red rice poha can be included in a balanced meal, but it is still a rice-based carbohydrate food. Portion size, preparation and individual dietary needs matter, so it should not be treated as a diabetes-management food.
Yes, red rice poha can fit into a weight-management diet when portions and preparation are appropriate. It does not cause weight loss on its own.
Yes. It is made only from red rice flakes, so it is naturally gluten-free and vegan. People with coeliac disease should still check the current pack for any cross-contact information.
No. Aazol’s Healthy Red Rice Poha is made with red rice flakes and contains no preservatives.
Aazol’s Healthy Red Rice Poha comes from Pen in Raigad, Maharashtra. It is prepared in small batches using locally sourced red rice.
Aazol’s Healthy Red Rice Poha is prepared by Vighnaharta SHG, a women-led self-help group in Raigad.
It can be used for traditional kande pohe as well as chivda, cutlets, idli, kheer, laddu and other red-rice-poha recipes.
Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Aazol’s Healthy Red Rice Poha is available in 250g and 750g packs. You can buy it from Aazol’s official website, Amazon and Blinkit.