Ingredient
Expanded Rice
What is Expanded Rice?
Expanded rice is a form of rice that has been puffed or popped through the application of heat and pressure. It is similar in texture and appearance to puffed rice and is often used in cereals and snack foods.
This ingredient is typically used to provide a light, airy texture to various food products. It’s low in calories and often viewed as a way to add volume without significant nutritional content. There is no direct evidence linking expanded rice to any specific health issues, but its nutritional profile is similar to that of plain rice.
When you see expanded rice on a label, it’s usually included for texture rather than nutritional benefit. It tends to be gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
Commonly found in: cereals, snack foods, energy bars, breakfast blends, rice cakes
Expanded rice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) and widely used in food products.
There is limited specific research on expanded rice, but as a derivative of rice, it shares a similar safety profile.
Expanded rice is derived from rice, a plant-based ingredient, and is suitable for vegan diets.
Sources: Rice products and their applications
Scout's take
Labeling artifact; not a meaningful drinking-water constituent. Reported value: 44.7 ppm.
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