What is Poha?

 Poha, also called flaked rice, is a form of flattened rice, with a particular significance in Indian culture and history. It is one of the ancient foods passed along generations of the Indian population to this date. Breakfast is the right time to consume pour rice and the nutritional value of 60g of poha is 76.9% of carbohydrates and 23.1% of fats. 0.42g of Fiber, Protein around 3.96g, and Energy around 207 Calories. This breakfast item poha used by people in their weight loss diet and since it is easily digested hence good breakfast items for babies and adults who want to start their day with a good healthy diet. 

What makes Poha so popular amongst the Indian population is its ease of making and numerous benefits for digestion and health of a person.

Poha is made of beaten rice or flattened rice. Raw rice is soaked in water, roasted, hulled to separate the husks, and then passed through rollers to make it flat. It is then dried to obtain flattened rice flakes. There are various types of Poha available, and some of these include:

1)White Poha - It is made from polished white rice. While making the white flattened rice the husk, bran and germ layers are removed. It is a good source of carbohydrates, easy to digest and is good source of iron and fiber. It's easy to store and prepare. 

2) Red poha- It is made from Red rice and is a high source of fiber hence provides great satiety. It's also a good source of iron and antioxidants. In terms of taste, it has a slightly nuttier taste. It takes longer to soak/cook. The red color is due to the presence of a pigment called anthocyanin, which is also a flavonoid. It is rich in fiber, vitamin b, and minerals like calcium, zinc, iron, manganese, magnesium, etc. Vanam Organic Red Poha (500gm) – Universal Tribes

3)Brown poha- Brown poha comes from brown rice and contains nutrients such as potassium, iron and dietary fiber. Low in Calories & Fat. Low in Gluten.Vanam Organic Brown Poha (500gm) – Universal Tribes

Among these three poha,  red and brown poha are the healthy ones and have you ever tried them??

If not, universal tribes provides with the best organic red and brown poha which is fully certified.




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