Ingredient

Enriched White Rice

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add nutrients to enriched white rice to help people meet their daily requirements. …

What it is

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

Why it's used

Manufacturers add nutrients to enriched white rice to help people meet their daily requirements. It is commonly found in packaged rice mixes, dried pasta dishes, and frozen meals where rice is a primary component.

Health notes

Enriched white rice is a common food staple in the US. The added nutrients are intended to improve public health by preventing deficiencies. Regulatory bodies like the FDA oversee food fortification. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many food additives, including vitamins and minerals, and have established guidelines for their use.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Enriched White Rice

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GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Chicken Helper Sweet & Sour Chicken Dry Dinner Mix Grain Based Products / Meals 362kcal 5.2Protein 0.9Fat 82.8Carbs

GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheesy Taco Hamburger Helper Twin Pack Grain Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 321kcal 7.1Protein —Fat 67.9Carbs General Mills, Inc. Rice, Naturally Flavored Seasoning Mix And Salsa Flavored Rice Dishes 245kcal 6.1Protein 1.0Fat 53.1Carbs 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 Conagra Brands, Inc. Healthy Choice, Lunch Express, Sesame Teriyaki Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 147kcal 3.6Protein 2.7Fat 27.1Carbs Flagship Food Group North America LLC Chicken Poblano Burritos Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 199kcal 0.6Protein 5.8Fat 28.2Carbs General Mills, Inc. Betty Crocker, Chicken Helper, Orange Chicken Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 314kcal 5.9Protein 2.0Fat 70.6Carbs General Mills, Inc. Sweet & Spicy Teriyaki Ultimate Rice,Seasoned Coating & Teriyaki Sauce, Sweet & Spicy Teriyaki Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 306kcal 6.1Protein 2.0Fat 67.3Carbs General Mills, Inc. Double Cheesy Quesadilla Rice And Naturally & Artificially Flavored Sauce Mix, Double Cheesy Quesadilla Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 333kcal 7.4Protein 3.7Fat 74.1Carbs Baron's Specialty Foods Bill Baron's Savoury Secrets, Wild Rice & Shitake Mushroom Hearty Stuffing Mix Stuffing High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 344kcal 12.5Protein 1.6Fat 71.9Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Cheesy Fajita Hamburger Helper Grain Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 343kcal 7.6Protein 1.9Fat 73.9Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Chicken Oriental With Soy Sauce, Vegetables & Rice Frozen Meal Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 29% DV per serving 102kcal 4.7Protein 1.0Fat 18.0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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