Ingredient

Pasta: Rice Flour

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Rice flour is used as a gluten-free flour in baking, pasta, and noodles. It …

What is Pasta: Rice Flour?

Rice flour is a fine powder made from ground rice. It is a common gluten-free alternative to wheat flour, produced by milling white or brown rice. It is used in many gluten-free products and as a thickening agent.

Is Pasta: Rice Flour vegan?

Pasta: Rice Flour is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Pasta: Rice Flour gluten-free?

It is naturally gluten-free.

Is Pasta: Rice Flour a major allergen?

Rice flour is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is Pasta: Rice Flour used for?

Rice flour is used as a gluten-free flour in baking, pasta, and noodles.

Is Pasta: Rice Flour safe?

Rice flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Rice flour is used as a gluten-free flour in baking, pasta, and noodles. It also acts as a thickener in sauces, gravies, and soups. In some products, it can contribute to a desirable texture.

Health notes

Rice flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a carbohydrate source and can be part of a balanced diet. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various food ingredients, but specific evaluations for rice flour's health impacts at typical consumption levels are not widely publicized.

Allergen info

Rice flour is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It is naturally gluten-free.

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Last updated: October 5, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.