gạo lứt

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Unpolished rice / Brown rice: "Gạo lứt" refers to whole grain rice from which only the inedible outer husk has been removed. It retains the nutrient-rich bran layer and germ, giving it a brownish color and a chewier texture compared to white rice.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Gạo lứt có nhiều chất xơ hơn gạo trắng. (Brown rice has more fiber than white rice.)
  • Cô ấy thường nấu cơm gạo lứt để ăn kiêng. (She often cooks unpolished rice for her diet.)

Advanced Usage

• "Gạo lứt đỏ": Red unpolished rice, a specific variety with a reddish bran layer.

  • Gạo lứt đỏ có vị đậm hơn gạo lứt thường. (Red unpolished rice has a stronger flavor than regular brown rice.)

• "Gạo lứt huyết rồng": A specific dark purple or black variety of unpolished rice, sometimes called "dragon blood" rice.

  • Gạo lứt huyết rồng rất giàu chất chống oxy hóa. (Dragon blood unpolished rice is very rich in antioxidants.)

Variants and Related Words

• Gạo xát (n): Polished rice; rice that has had the bran layer removed, resulting in white rice.

  • Hầu hết gạo bán trên thị trường là gạo xát. (Most rice sold on the market is polished rice.)

• Gạo lức (n): An alternative, less common spelling for "gạo lứt".

Synonyms

• Brown rice: The most common equivalent term in English.
• Unmilled rice: Rice that has not undergone the milling process to remove the bran.
• Whole grain rice: Rice that includes the bran, germ, and endosperm.

Related Concepts

• Thực phẩm nguyên cám (Whole grains): The food category to which "gạo lứt" belongs.

  • Gạo lứt, yến mạch và lúa mạch đều là thực phẩm nguyên cám. (Brown rice, oats, and barley are all whole grains.)

• Chế độ ăn lành mạnh (Healthy diet): A context where "gạo lứt" is frequently mentioned.

  • Gạo lứt là một lựa chọn tốt cho chế độ ăn lành mạnh. (Brown rice is a good choice for a healthy diet.)