Orzo
Also listed as Orzo Pasta and Rice Shaped Pasta.
Grains & Bakery
This is what the ingredient is.
Orzo is rice-shaped pasta. Labels may say orzo.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used in soups, salads, and sides.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA pasta labeling applies.
Here is what research has found.
Contains wheat.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Cook like pasta.
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 9/21/2026