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The Gut-Friendly Secrets of Fermented Rice | A Rural vs. Urban Perspective The Gut-Friendly Secrets of Fermented Rice | A Rural vs. Urban Perspective Introduction : For years, experts have extolled the virtues of traditional fermented rice, or pazhayasoru, for gut health.  Now, groundbreaking research from the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital sheds light on the superior probiotic content of parboiled ration rice fermented in rural settings compared to urban areas. Environmental Factors and Probiotic Enrichment : Researchers at Stanley’s Institute of Surgical Gastroenterology attribute this disparity in probiotic richness to environmental factors.  The process of parboiling and removing the outer layer of rice may facilitate easier access for fermenting bacteria, enhancing the probiotic profile. Insights from Comparative Analysis : In their study, experts compared parboiled ration rice with various other rice varieties, revealing that the former harbors...