Brown Rice
Also listed as Whole Grain Brown Rice and Long Grain Brown Rice.
Grains & Bakery
This is what the ingredient is.
Brown rice is whole-grain rice with the bran layer left on. Labels may say brown rice.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is cooked as a side and used in bowls, pilafs, and meal kits.
Here is what food agencies say.
Sold as a conventional grain under FDA labeling rules.
Here is what research has found.
Arsenic monitoring and foreign-material controls appear in rice enforcement topics.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Rinse before cooking if the label directs. Store dry.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/17/2026