Frequently asked questions

One 2.5 ounce serve of uncooked medium white rice (1/4 cup uncooked rice) makes around 6 ounces of cooked rice. Brown rice takes longer to cook and results in less cooked rice because each grain is surrounded with a layer of bran. This layer contains many nutrients, however it slows down the absorption of moisture during the cooking process. A 2.5 ounce serve of uncooked medium brown rice (1/4 cup of uncooked rice) makes around 5 ounces of cooked rice.

Plain rice is naturally gluten free, whether it be white or brown; short, medium or long grain, uncooked grains or our steamed cups and pouches. Rice can be used in numerous ways to create gluten free savoury meals, scrumptious desserts and tasty snacks.

More than 80% of the energy (kilojoules/calories) that rice supplies comes from carbohydrate. Carbohydrate powers the body and helps to keep us moving. It is stored in our muscles and liver and released when we need it. Carbohydrates are detailed in the Nutrition Information Panel on pack.

Brown rice provides a source of protein in your diet. One 2.5 ounce serve (1/4 cup) of uncooked medium brown rice which makes around 6 ounces of cooked rice, contains 5.9 g of protein, which is 12% of an average adult daily protein intake. (Based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ).

Brown rice is a wholegrain food, as are mixed-grain breads, wholegrain breakfast cereals and rolled oats. Wholegrain varieties of grain-based foods are particularly nutritious as they contain all the goodness of the grain, including the bran, germ and endosperm. The bran (fibre rich outer layer) and germ (nutrient rich core) contain many beneficial components like fibre and vitamins and minerals.

Due to the variety of nutrients in different portions of the grain, consuming wholegrain foods as part of a healthy balanced diet can have a positive effect on your health.

Dietary fibre plays an important part in keeping our digestive tracts in good working order. Eating brown rice is a tasty and easy way to increase the fibre content in your diet. One 2.5 ounce serve (1/4 cup uncooked rice) of uncooked medium brown rice which makes around 5 ounces of cooked rice, contains 2.3 g of dietary fibre.

Carbohydrate is an essential part of our diets, but not all carbohydrate foods are equal. The Glycemic Index (GI) is a relative ranking of carbohydrate in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels. Carbohydrates with a Low GI value (55 or less) are more slowly digested, absorbed and metabolised and cause a lower and slower rise in blood glucose and, therefore usually, insulin levels.

Rice has a natural odour that is characteristic of the rice grain. Some people describe this as a nutty, natural aroma. Over time the volatile aroma ingredients dissipate as the product ages. Some highly sensitive people can determine the age of the rice by the aroma.

Hinode guarantees its rice and rice products fresh to the Best Before date stamped on pack. Hinode recommends rice is best stored in a cool dry place out of sunlight, ideally in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This slows the rice bran layer oxidizing which can lead to rancidity.