Ingredient

Long Grain Enriched Parboiled Rice

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Enriched parboiled long grain rice is used as a staple carbohydrate in many dishes. …

What it is

Long grain rice is a type of rice that is longer than it is wide. Parboiled rice is rice that has been partially boiled in the husk. Enriched rice has added nutrients, typically iron and B vitamins like folic acid, thiamin, and niacin, which are often lost during processing.

Why it's used

Enriched parboiled long grain rice is used as a staple carbohydrate in many dishes. Its longer grains stay separate and fluffy after cooking, making it ideal for side dishes, casseroles, and as a base for meals like fried rice or pilafs. Manufacturers add it for its texture and to replace nutrients lost during milling.

Health notes

Enriched rice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The added nutrients contribute to meeting daily dietary requirements. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have evaluated many food additives, including vitamins and minerals, and have established acceptable daily intakes for them. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming enriched rice at typical dietary levels.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Long Grain Enriched Parboiled Rice

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Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Chimichangas, Steak & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 254kcal 9.2Protein 10.6Fat 28.2Carbs Chimichanga Steak & Cheese, Bold Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Chimichanga Steak & Cheese, Bold Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 246kcal 9.2Protein 10.6Fat 27.5Carbs Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. Chimichanga, Steak & Cheese Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 246kcal 9.2Protein 10.6Fat 28.9Carbs Original Vegan Rice With Lentils, Original Goya Foods, Inc. Original Vegan Rice With Lentils, Original Rice High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 333kcal 11.1Protein 0Fat 75.6Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Rice With Green Peppers & Corn, Mexican Style Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 333kcal 6.7Protein 0Fat 77.8Carbs Vitarroz International Foods LLC Vitarroz Rice & Black Beans, 8 Oz Entrees, Sides & Small Meals High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 356kcal 8.9Protein 0Fat 77.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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