Al-Hasawi rice is found on most dining tables in Al-Ahsa and only this particular variety grows here. The most expensive rice in the world, Hasawi rice is said to have medicinal properties as it provides many nutrients that help in relieving arthritis and bone problems, as well as helping women who have given birth soon regain the nutrients they lost during labour.

We’ve all grown up hearing about how healthy Hasawi rice is, but how healthy is it really?

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When compared to basmati rice, Hasawi rice contains significantly higher phenols and flavonoids, as well as antioxidant activity compared to basmati rice. The vitamin, mineral and water-soluble vitamin contents are also much higher than that of basmati rice, although unlike many other types of rice, Hasawi rice is not artificially fortified with minerals and vitamins. It is naturally healthy

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Moreover, given the high prevalence of diabetes in Saudi Arabia, a team of researchers studied the glucose content of Hasawi rice. They found that Hasawi rice contains less glucose than other types of rice, and that it may have an important role in preventing diabetes.

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Hasawi rice may be the most expensive, but it is also the most nutritious unprocessed rice in the world.