Ingredient

Rice Enriched With Iron

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Iron is added to rice to help boost its nutritional value, particularly in regions …

What it is

Iron-enriched rice is white rice that has had iron added back during processing. White rice naturally loses some nutrients, including iron, when the bran and germ are removed. Manufacturers add iron to replace some of what is lost.

Why it's used

Iron is added to rice to help boost its nutritional value, particularly in regions where rice is a staple food and iron deficiency is a concern. It is commonly found in enriched white rice sold for home cooking and in some packaged rice mixes and ready-to-eat rice dishes.

Health notes

Iron is an essential nutrient. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers iron to be GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) when used as a nutrient supplement. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated iron and established specifications for its use in food. Excessive iron intake can be harmful, but typical amounts added to enriched rice are not considered a health risk for most people.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Rice Enriched With Iron

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Goya Foods, Inc. Goya, Hoppin' John Seasoned Rice With Blackeye Peas Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 356kcal 11.1Protein 1.1Fat 73.3Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Goya, Seasoned Yellow Rice & Red Beans Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 40% DV per serving 356kcal 8.9Protein 0Fat 75.6Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Yellow Rice Spanish Style Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 356kcal 6.7Protein 0Fat 77.8Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Goya, Yellow Rice & Corn Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 31% DV per serving 356kcal 6.7Protein 1.1Fat 77.8Carbs Iberia, Valencian Rice Iberia Foods Corporation Iberia, Valencian Rice Rice 357kcal 7.1Protein 0Fat 78.6Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Mexican Rice, Chicken Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 356kcal 6.7Protein 0Fat 77.8Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Cuban-Style Black Beans & Rice, Cuban-Style Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 356kcal 11.1Protein 0Fat 75.6Carbs Original Vegan Yellow Rice Mix, Original Goya Foods, Inc. Original Vegan Yellow Rice Mix, Original Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 333kcal 6.7Protein 0Fat 77.8Carbs 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 Original Vegan Yellow Rice Mix With Chickpeas, Original Goya Foods, Inc. Original Vegan Yellow Rice Mix With Chickpeas, Original Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 356kcal 8.9Protein 1.1Fat 73.3Carbs Jambalaya Mix, Original Goya Foods, Inc. Jambalaya Mix, Original Flavored Rice Dishes 356kcal 6.7Protein 0Fat 77.8Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Chicken Flavored Rice Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 356kcal 8.9Protein 0Fat 77.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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