The Claim
Tomato chicken rice made with Koshinokaori rice results in a lower incremental area under the curve for blood glucose compared to tomato chicken rice made with standard Koshihikari rice in healthy Japanese adults.
What the research says
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When healthy Japanese adults eat tomato chicken rice made with Koshinokaori rice, their blood glucose levels rise less over time than when they eat the same dish made with standard Koshihikari rice.
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Tomato chicken rice made with Koshinokaori rice produces a lower incremental area under the curve (IAUC) for blood glucose than the same dish made with standard Koshihikari rice in healthy Japanese adults, indicating that the glycemic benefit of high-amylose rice persists even when combined with protein and fat.
The special rice has more amylose, which stays tightly packed after cooking, making it harder for digestive enzymes to break it down. This means sugar is released slowly into the gut, leading to a smaller and slower rise in blood sugar.
What the research says
1 studyEven when made into a tasty dish with chicken and tomato, the special high-amylose rice (Koshinokaori) still causes a smaller spike in blood sugar than regular rice — proving its blood-sugar-lowering effect isn’t canceled out by other foods.
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