Rice Form	Characteristics	Applications
Regular-Milled White Rice Standard of Identity for Enriched Rice	Versatile Neutral flavor Susceptible to processing abuse	Meals, entrées and side dishes Casseroles Foodservice products Breakfast cereals, hot or cold Packaged dry mixes Ethnic dishes Desserts Snacks Pet foods Brewing
Brown Rice	100% whole grain Firm, chewy texture Nut-like flavor Compared with white rice -More protein -More fiber -Lower glycemic index	Refrigerated & frozen products - Meals and entrées - Side dishes - Salads Breakfast cereals, hot or cold Packaged rice mixes Ethnic dishes Foodservice products Snacks Health food products
Parboiled Rice	Enhanced kernel stability In processing Firm cooked texture Reduced cohesiveness Improved kernel identity Improved steamtable performance	Regrigerated & frozen products - Meals and entrées - Side dishes - Soups Canned soups & related products Retort pouched products Foodservice products Commissary operations
Precooked Parboiled Rice	Short preparation time Variable, depending on: - Rice type used - Manufacturing process	Quick packaged dry mixes Foodservice products
Precooked Milled Rice (Instant Rice)	Minimal preparation time	Instant soup mixes Meals-in-a-cup Microwave meals Stuffing mixes
Precooked IQF (Individually Quick Frozen)	Free-flowing	Frozen entrées and side dishes Chilled and frozen desserts Chilled salads
Second Heads	Stickier than whole kernel Reduced kernel identity	Breakfast cereals, hot or cold Desserts Meat extenders Fillings and stuffings Crisped rice for confections Whole kernel blends Production of rice flour Pet foods Brewing
Brewers Rice	Approximately 1/4 kernel with hull, bran and germ layers removed	Pet foods Production of rice flour Brewing
Rice Meal/Flour	May be white or brown Reflects traits of rice type used Excellent thickening properties Neutral flavor Low oil pick-up in frying Contributes crispness to fried/baked items	Baby foods Snacks, baked or extruded Breads and other bakery products Baking mixes Batters and breadings Gluten-free products Dietetic specialties Soups, stews, gravies and sauces Binder/extender in meat products Carrier for seasonings Dustings and coatings
Aromatic Rice	Flavor and aroma like roasted nuts/popcorn	Packaged dry mixes Ethnic dishes Specialty/gourmet products
Stabilized Rice Bran	High dietary fiber High vitamin/mineral content Antioxidant rich	Breads and other bakery products Breakfast cereals, hot or cold Snacks, baked or extruded Baking mixes Batters and breadings Vitamin concentrates Health/natural foods
Rice Bran Oil	Pleasant nut-like flavor Excellent balance of fatty acids Long fry life Stable without hydrogenation No trans fatty acids	Frying/cooking Bakery products Snacks
Rice Starch	Low flavor profile Range of thickening properties Small granule size Range of freeze/thaw properties	Thickening sauces/gravies Freeze/thaw applications Fat mimetic Baby foods
Rice Syrup	Range of concentrations Range of sweetness levels	Substitute for sugar, honey, corn syrup, molasses, or maple syrup Health/natural foods
Rice Protein	Low allergenicity Range of solubilities Range of concentrations	Health and energy bars Beverages Dietary supplements