America’s Choice
for Medium-Grain Rice

Brown Rice

Brown rice is made from kernels of rice from which only the hull has been removed. The light brown color is caused by the presence of bran layers, which are rich in minerals and vitamins. Cooked brown rice has a slightly chewy texture and a nut-like flavor.

River® Brown rice is available in a 2 lb. poly bag.

River® rice is grown in the U.S.A. and is kosher approved. River® Rice is naturally sodium and cholesterol free. Since brown rice has a higher oil content than white rice, its shelf life is not as long. Refrigerated storage is recommended for brown rice.

Cooking Directions - On the Stove

To prepare up to 2 cups of brown rice bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Stir in rice. Return to a boil. Cook, uncovered for 30 minutes. If desired, 1 tablespoon tub margarine and 1 teaspoon of salt per cup of rice can be added to the water while cooking. Drain water. Serve.

Traditional Method: In a saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon tub margarine and 1 teaspoon salt per cup of uncooked rice, if desired. Stir in 1 cup rice. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Yields 3-½ cups cooked rice

Cooking Directions - In the Microwave

Combine 1 cup brown rice, 3 cups water in a 2 ½ quart microwave-safe dish. Microwave UNCOVERED on HIGH for 10 minutes. REDUCE power to 50%, microwave uncovered 20 minutes. Allow rice to sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. Do not add salt or butter/margarine to the rice until AFTER the rice is cooked.

NOTE: These directions are based on cooking in an 1100 Watt microwave oven only. Cooking in a higher power microwave oven is not recommended. Cooking in a lower power microwave oven requires a longer time to cook. If your microwave does not have variable power settings follow manufacturer's directions.

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Brown rice, a 100 percent whole grain food, joins the recognized ranks of healthful whole grains, according to a recent announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that will allow brown rice food labels to bear the whole grain health claim. Click here to read the entire press release from the USA Rice Federation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/4 cup [42 grams (makes 3/4 cup prepared)]

Serving Per Container Varies by Package

Calories 150
Calories From Fat 10

Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value*	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g	2	Potassium 100g	3

Saturated Fat 0g	0	Total Carbohydrate 32g	11

Trans Fat 0g		Dietary Fiber 1g	4

Cholesterol 0mg		Sugars 0g

Sodium 0mg	0	Protein 3g	6

Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0% • Calcium 0% • Iron 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
	Calories	2,000	2,500

Total Fat	Less than	65g	80g
Saturated Fat	Less than	65g	80g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g	375g
Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram: Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Ingredients:

Whole grain brown rice.

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Brown Rice is an excellent source of whole grains.

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Brown Rice

Cooking Directions - On the Stove

Cooking Directions - In the Microwave

Cooking Directions and Other Serving Suggestions

Nutrition Facts