Carolina Gold Enriched Parboiled Rice Extra Long Grain Rice 5 lb Bag
Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
At a glance
Summary
This product is a processed culinary ingredient, consisting mainly of enriched parboiled rice with added vitamins and minerals. While it provides essential nutrients like niacin, iron, thiamin, and folic acid, the processing involved in parboiling and enrichment slightly reduces its score compared to whole, unprocessed grains. The absence of harmful additives or seed oils contributes positively to its rating.
Key ingredients 5
NiacinGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
Benefits
Supports energy metabolism and skin health. Enrichment helps restore nutrients lost during processing.
RiceNeutral
Rice is a staple carbohydrate source providing energy. It is minimally processed in its parboiled form, which helps retain some nutrients. However, it lacks significant amounts of protein or healthy fats.
Benefits
Provides a source of carbohydrates for energy. Parboiling helps retain some vitamins and minerals compared to regular white rice.
Iron (ferric orthophosphate)Neutral
Iron is a crucial mineral for oxygen transport in the blood. Ferric orthophosphate is a form used in food fortification to prevent iron deficiency. It is added to enriched rice to enhance its nutritional value.
Risks
Excessive iron intake can lead to toxicity, but this is unlikely from typical consumption of enriched rice.
Benefits
Helps prevent iron deficiency anemia. Essential for oxygen transport and energy production.
Thiamin (thiamin mononitrate)Neutral
Thiamin, or vitamin B1, is vital for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function. Thiamin mononitrate is a stable form used in food fortification. Enrichment ensures adequate intake of this essential vitamin.
Benefits
Supports energy metabolism and nerve function. Enrichment helps maintain adequate vitamin B1 levels.
Folic acidNeutral
Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B-vitamin important for DNA synthesis and cell division. It is added to enriched rice to prevent folate deficiency. This is particularly important for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects.
Risks
Excessive intake of folic acid can mask vitamin B12 deficiency, but this is unlikely from typical consumption of enriched rice.
Benefits
Essential for DNA synthesis and cell division. Helps prevent neural tube defects during pregnancy.
Processing
Processed Culinary Ingredients
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