Cooked white rice

Cooked white rice is a staple food made from the grain Oryza sativa, which has been milled to remove its husk, bran, and germ. It is then typically boiled or steamed until tender. White rice is a primary source of carbohydrates for many populations worldwide.

Cooked white rice is used as a filling or a main component in a wide variety of savoury dishes, including ready meals, curries, and rice-based salads. Its neutral flavour and soft texture make it a versatile base that readily absorbs other flavours.

Cooked white rice is a food ingredient, not a food additive, and is not listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It is a source of carbohydrates and provides energy. The NHS Eatwell Guide includes rice as part of a balanced diet, recommending that starchy carbohydrates form the largest proportion of a healthy meal. Like other refined grains, white rice is lower in fibre and some micronutrients compared to its whole grain counterpart, brown rice.