Puffed rice

Puffed rice is one of the popular traditional snacks in India and neighbouring countries (Figure 2.6.1). It is conventionally prepared from pregelatinised (parboiled) milled rice usually employing the sand roasting method. The advantages of puffed rice are an easy-to-prepare method, a cost-effective product, a good shelf-life and an attractive crisp soft texture. The low density of puffed rice also helps to satisfy the satiety of the consumers. Other names of puffed rice are muri, kadle puri and murmure.