Below is a list of all known varieties for White Rice. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Broken Rice (3/4 & 1/2 Mix) | A mix of rice fragments of different sizes, often used in budget-friendly products. |
| Broken White Rice (3/4 Grain) | White rice fragments typically 75% of the original grain length. |
| Broken White Rice (Feed Grade) | Broken kernels designated for animal feed or industrial use due to high percentage of fragments. |
| Enriched White Rice | White rice kernels coated with vitamins (e.g., thiamine, niacin, iron) after milling. |
| Enriched White Rice (Bulk Grade) | A standard grade of enriched white rice sold in large, non-retail volumes. |
| Enriched White Rice (Thiamin Fortified) | White rice specifically fortified with Thiamin. |
| Fortified Rice | White rice kernels extruded or coated with a concentrated mix of vitamins and minerals to improve nutritional value. |
| Head Rice (90% Whole) | White rice graded to contain a minimum of 90% whole kernels. |
| Head Rice (99% Purity) | White rice graded for near-perfect purity, minimizing foreign material. |
| Head Rice (Max 0% Broken) | The highest milling grade, guaranteeing virtually no broken kernels. |
| Indica White Rice | General term for long-grain white rice varieties grown in the tropical Indica sub-species. |
| Japonica White Rice | General term for short/medium white rice varieties grown in the temperate Japonica sub-species. |
| Parboiled White Rice (Export Grade) | High-quality parboiled rice specifically milled for international distribution, known for its consistency. |
| Polished White Rice | Rice that has been polished aggressively to remove the aleurone layer, resulting in a whiter, glossier kernel. |
| Polished White Rice (A Grade) | White rice certified to meet high standards for milling and appearance. |
| Pre-Gelatinized Rice | White rice that has been cooked and dried to make it instantly ready when rehydrated with cold water. |
| Pre-Washed White Rice | Rice that has been mechanically rinsed and dried before packaging, reducing surface starch. |
| Residue-Free White Rice | Rice tested and certified to have negligible pesticide residue. |
| Rice Cones (Brewing) | Small, compressed cones of rice used specifically in the brewing industry. |
| Rice Cones/Pellets | Milling by-product (broken rice) pressed into cones or pellets, often used for brewing or specialized feed. |
| Rice Flakes (White) | White rice kernels that have been flattened into flakes, used for quick-cooking gruel or breakfast cereal. |
| Rice Flour (Enriched) | White rice flour fortified with vitamins. |
| Rice Flour (White) | Standard white rice milled into a fine flour. |
| Rice Grit | Coarsely crushed rice kernels, similar to corn grit, used for porridges and brewing. |
| Rice Grit (Brewing, Fine) | Finely crushed white rice used as a brewing adjunct. |
| Rice Grit (Fine) | Very finely crushed white rice, used for binding or as a brewing adjunct. |
| Rice Meal (White) | Finely ground, cooked white rice used as a binder or thickener in processed foods. |
| Rice Semolina | A coarse grind of white rice, similar to a gritty flour. |
| Rice Starch (Food Grade) | Pure starch extracted from white rice, used as a thickening agent (Distinguished from Rice Flour). |
| Rice Starch (Industrial Grade) | White rice starch intended for non-food manufacturing (e.g., textiles or paper). |
| Rinse-Free Rice | White rice processed using a special technique that eliminates the need for rinsing before cooking. |
| Riso Originario (Italian) | Small, round-grained Italian white rice, mainly used for soups and baby foods. |
| Riz Au Lait Rice | Small, round-grained white rice specifically marketed for rice pudding (riz au lait) due to its high starch release. |
| Riz Au Lait Rice (Small Grain) | Very small, round white rice kernels, ideal for smooth, creamy rice pudding. |
| Second Head Rice | A technical milling term for kernels that are 1/2 to 3/4 of the original size, often separated and sold at a lower price. |
| Silky Milled White Rice | White rice polished to an exceptionally high gloss finish. |
| Silky Polished Rice | White rice that has undergone a second polishing process to achieve an extra smooth, glossy finish. |
| Silky Polished Rice (Premium) | White rice with an extra-smooth, glossy surface achieved through intense polishing. |
| Slightly Milled White Rice | White rice with minimal bran removal, retaining trace nutrients and a slightly firmer texture. |
| Sona Masoori Rice | A lightweight, medium-grain Indian white rice often used as an alternative to Basmati. |
| Treated White Rice | White rice that has undergone a gentle sterilization process to extend shelf life in humid climates. |
| Unenriched White Rice | White rice without added vitamins; typically used in specialty or health food markets. |
| White Rice (Ash Tested) | White rice certified to have an extremely low ash content, indicating high purity. |
| White Rice (Bulk Food Service) | Standard white rice packaged for institutional and restaurant use. |
| White Rice (Choline Fortified) | White rice fortified with Choline (B vitamin). |
| White Rice (Cook-in-Bag) | White rice packaged in perforated cooking bags for convenience. |
| White Rice (Flaked, Gluten-Free) | White rice flakes certified gluten-free. |
| White Rice (Folic Acid Fortified) | White rice fortified with Folic Acid, a common public health measure. |
| White Rice (Infused with Coconut) | White rice treated with natural coconut flavoring/oil. |
| White Rice (Infused) | White rice treated with a flavoring or coloring agent (e.g., saffron oil). |
| White Rice (Instant, Enriched) | Instant white rice that is also fortified with vitamins. |
| White Rice (Iodine Fortified) | White rice fortified with iodine, a common fortification in certain regions. |
| White Rice (Iron Fortified) | White rice specifically fortified with elemental iron. |
| White Rice (Irradiated) | White rice treated with controlled radiation to eliminate pests and pathogens. |
| White Rice (Lysine Enriched) | White rice enriched with the essential amino acid Lysine. |
| White Rice (Micro-Cook) | White rice packaged in a specialty container for rapid microwave preparation. |
| White Rice (Parboiled Grade B) | Parboiled white rice that does not meet the highest Head Rice standards. |
| White Rice (Premium Head Rice) | White rice with less than 2% total foreign material and less than 1% broken kernels, representing the absolute top grade. |
| White Rice (Quick Soak) | White rice that requires only a 15-minute soak before cooking, often due to specific milling. |
| White Rice (Riboflavin Fortified) | White rice specifically fortified with Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin). |
| White Rice (Tocopherol Enriched) | White rice enriched with Tocopherol (Vitamin E) to improve stability. |
| White Rice (Vitamin D Fortified) | White rice fortified with Vitamin D, a rare but specialized product. |
| White Rice Flour | Rice is a cereal grain and in its domesticated form is the staple food of over half of the world's population, particularly in Asia and Africa. Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa —or, much less commonly, Oryza glaberrima. Asian rice was domesticated in China some 13,500 to 8,200 years ago; African rice was domesticated in Africa about 3,000 years ago. |