What means converted rice?

Parboiled rice
Parboiled rice, also called converted rice, is partially precooked in its inedible husk before being processed for eating. The process has become much more sophisticated and is still a common way of improving the texture, storage, and health benefits of rice.

What kind of rice is converted rice?

parboiled rice
Converted rice (also known as parboiled rice) is a type of rice that’s been partially cooked and dried, which allows the rice to hold on to more nutrients compared with ordinary white rice. In fact, another name for converted rice is parboiled rice.

What’s the difference between converted rice and regular rice?

Converted rice is actually steamed before the husks are removed. This process causes the grains to absorb the nutrients from the husk. Converted rice is actually more nutritious than regular white rice and provides a firmer, less sticky rice when cooked. Converted rice cooks in about 20 minutes.

What is Uncle Ben’s rice?

Uncle Ben’s Converted Rice is parboiled, meaning that the rice grains were steamed before they were husked. This process infuses the grains with many nutrients that would otherwise have been thrown away with the husk.

Why is Uncle Ben’s rice different?

Uncle Ben’s Rice will change its name to Ben’s Original and remove the image of a smiling, grey-haired black man from its packaging. The change follows through on a pledge its owner Mars Food made in June to review the brand amid global protests over police brutality and racism.

How do you cook Uncle Ben’s Converted Rice?

Cooking instructions

Combine Ben’s Original™ ORIGINAL CONVERTED® Brand Rice, water and butter (optional) in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil. REDUCE HEAT (medium, medium-low) and simmer covered 20 minutes.
Remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with fork and serve.

Why is Uncle Ben’s rice so good?

It contains nutrients like iron, potassium and B vitamins and doesn’t contain any cholesterol, saturated fat or trans fat. Its sodium content is minimal. If you’re buying Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice, make it a point to read the label and avoid varieties that contain cholesterol, saturated fat or excess sodium.

What is the new name for Uncle Ben’s Converted Rice?

Ben’s Original
Uncle Ben’s is now Ben’s Original: Rice arrives in stores with new name and packaging.

What is a substitute for Uncle Ben’s Converted Rice?

You can easily substitute regular brown or white rice for converted rice, just keep in mind if you use white rice you won’t be getting all the nutrients that you do with converted rice. Couscous, farro, and quinoa all make excellent substitutes for converted rice as well.

What is Uncle Ben’s rice called now?

Uncle Ben’s rice was first marketed in 1943 and was the top-selling rice in the United States from 1950 until the 1990s. In 2020, it was rebranded as “Ben’s Original”.

What is converted rice vs regular rice?

Is parboiled rice better?

Parboiled rice is a better choice as it is a higher quality type of rice and carries bigger nutritional values. While instant rice loses nutrients during the precooking process, the nutritional value of parboiled rice actually gets boosted during its preparation process.

Is parboiled rice good?

Eating parboiled rice is healthy and more nutritionally beneficial compared to the unconverted white rice, and more easily digestible compared to the brown rice. Parboiled rice is not very different from brown rice, when it comes nutritional content, and it’s far better tasting and takes less time to cook.

How do you parboil rice?

How to Parboil Rice: Rinse uncooked rice in a colander. Bring a saucepan 3/4 of the way full of clean, cold water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Add rice to the water and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and cool.