Ingredient

Folic Acid Rice

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Folic acid is added to rice and other grain products as a nutrient fortification. …

What it is

Folic acid rice is a food product where folic acid, a synthetic form of the B vitamin folate, has been added to rice. Folate is essential for cell growth and DNA formation. Folic acid is often added to grains like rice and flour to help prevent neural tube defects in developing fetuses.

Why it's used

Folic acid is added to rice and other grain products as a nutrient fortification. This helps increase the intake of folate in the general population, particularly for women of childbearing age. It is commonly found in enriched rice, cereals, pasta, and bread products.

Health notes

In the US, folic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement. Adequate folate intake is crucial for preventing certain birth defects. The FDA has established regulations for the fortification of enriched grain products with folic acid. JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated folic acid and have established acceptable daily intakes. High intakes of folic acid from supplements or fortified foods have been a subject of research regarding masking vitamin B12 deficiency, but this is generally not a concern at typical fortified food intake levels.

Allergen info

Folic acid itself is not a major allergen. Rice is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing Folic Acid Rice

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Camino Real Foods, Inc. Chicken, Rice & Beans Burrito, Chicken, Rice & Beans Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 195kcal 7.1Protein 3.5Fat 32.7Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Red Hot Beef Burritos, Red Hot Beef Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 301kcal 8.0Protein 14.2Fat 34.5Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Beef & Bean Green Chili Burritos, Beef & Bean Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 292kcal 7.1Protein 14.2Fat 33.6Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Beef & Bean Burritos Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 292kcal 8.0Protein 13.3Fat 34.5Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Hannaford, Red Hot Beef Burritos Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 301kcal 8.0Protein 14.2Fat 34.5Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Burritos Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 292kcal 8.0Protein 14.2Fat 33.6Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Beef & Bean Chimichangas Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 310kcal 8.0Protein 15.9Fat 33.6Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Chimichanga Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 225kcal 9.9Protein 7.8Fat 27.5Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Flour Taquitos, Steak & Cheese Prepared Wraps and Burittos 224kcal 9.4Protein 9.4Fat 27.1Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Burrito, Beef & Bean/Green Chili Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 292kcal 8.0Protein 13.3Fat 33.6Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Chimichanga, Beef & Bean Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 310kcal 8.0Protein 15.9Fat 33.6Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Burritos, Beef & Bean Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 292kcal 8.0Protein 13.3Fat 34.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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