Enriched Pre-cooked Long Grain Rice

Enriched pre-cooked long grain rice is white rice that has been partially cooked and then dried. It is 'enriched' by adding back B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron that are lost during the milling process. This makes it cook faster than regular white rice.

Manufacturers use enriched pre-cooked rice for convenience, as it requires less cooking time. It is commonly found in packaged rice mixes, such as flavored rice dishes, pilafs, and side dishes like red beans and rice or black beans and rice.

Enriched pre-cooked rice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. The added nutrients can help contribute to daily intake recommendations for certain B vitamins and iron. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated rice and its components. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption of enriched rice.