Research points to surprising impact of rice and beans

The repercussions reached the production sector. Josapar stated that the results reinforce the relevance of a habit widespread among Brazilian families, contextualizing that the combination offers nutritional balance. The company, responsible for several brands and with a long trajectory in the market, expanded the offer of products such as brown rice, parboiled rice, multigrain, organic, semi-prepared versions, and different types of beans to accompany changes in consumption without giving up the focus on natural food. “This is a scientific data that translates what Brazilian families have known for generations; rice and beans form a complete, accessible, and sustainable food base. It is a combination that transcends time because it delivers flavor, energy, and nutritional balance,” says Janaína Coelho da Silva Paiva, communications and marketing coordinator of Josapar. The research also shows a contrast between ultra-processed foods, which reduce minutes of healthy life, and ...