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Summary
Instant White Rice is a minimally processed product primarily composed of pre-cooked long grain rice, with added vitamins and minerals like niacin, iron, thiamin, and folic acid to enhance nutritional value. While it is fortified with beneficial nutrients, the processing involved in making it instant slightly reduces its score compared to whole grains that require less processing.
Key ingredients 5
NiacinGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Niacin →Pre-cooked Long Grain RiceNeutral
A standard processed carbohydrate source that provides quick energy, though much of the fiber and nutrient content was removed during milling.
Ferric OrthophosphateNeutral
A form of iron used to fortify foods and help prevent iron deficiency.
See more about Ferric Orthophosphate →Thiamin MononitrateNeutral
A stable, synthetic form of vitamin B1 added to restore nutrients lost during the rice processing procedure.
See more about Thiamin Mononitrate →Folic AcidNeutral
The synthetic form of folate, commonly added to grain products to support cellular function and development.
See more about Folic Acid →Processing
Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods
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