Ingredient

Enriched Rice

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add enriched rice to foods to replace nutrients lost during milling and to …

What it is

Enriched rice is white rice that has had nutrients added back to it after processing. During milling, the bran and germ are removed, stripping away some natural vitamins and minerals. Enrichment adds back specific nutrients, typically iron and B vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add enriched rice to foods to replace nutrients lost during milling and to boost the overall nutritional content. It is commonly found in packaged rice mixes, frozen dinners, and other convenience meals where rice is a primary component.

Health notes

In the U.S., enriched rice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The added nutrients contribute to meeting daily dietary requirements. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated similar enriched grain products. Typical intake of enriched rice is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Rice is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing Enriched Rice

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FRESH FINDS Fresh Finds, Sante Fe Rice & Beans Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 95kcal 2.1Protein 2.1Fat 17.0Carbs DEVOUR Pulled Chicken Burrito Bowl Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 132kcal 9.4Protein 4.4Fat 13.5Carbs H.J. Heinz Company Beef Barbacoa Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 132kcal 7.5Protein 1.8Fat 21.6Carbs H.J. Heinz Company Snack Size Burrito Bowl Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 150kcal 7.9Protein 2.6Fat 22.5Carbs H.J. Heinz Company Burrito Bowls Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 144kcal 8.5Protein 3.4Fat 19.8Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Chicken Fried Rice Flavored With Grilled Chicken Breast, Vegetables And Egg, Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 49% DV per serving 160kcal 5.9Protein 2.7Fat 27.3Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Beef Barbacoa Flavored Seasoned Beef With Black Beans And Cilantro, White Rice In A Spicy Barbacoa Sauce Bowl, Beef Barbacoa Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 31% DV per serving 109kcal 6.2Protein 1.9Fat 16.4Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Southwestern Style Beef With White Grain Rice With Tomatoes, Corn, Peppers, Monterey-Jack Cheese In A Southwestern- Style Sauce, Southwestern Style Beef & Rice Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 132kcal 7.7Protein 2.6Fat 19.7Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Food Club, Rice Medley, Spanish, Spanish Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 41% DV per serving 339kcal 8.9Protein 0.9Fat 71.4Carbs The Federated Group, Inc. Hy-Top, Rice Mix, Chicken, Chicken Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 40% DV per serving 343kcal 10Protein 2.1Fat 71.4Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Chicken & Chorizo Sausage Gumbo Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 57kcal 2.9Protein 2.0Fat 6.5Carbs McIlhenny Company Rice Mix, Beef Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 56% DV per serving 343kcal 10Protein 1.4Fat 71.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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