Is Minute Rice Safe?

Table of Contents:

1. Is Minute Rice Safe?
2. Is Uncle Ben's Ready Rice bad for you?
3. Is Uncle Ben based on a real person?
4. Is Uncle Ben a black owned company?
5. Who makes Uncle Ben's Rice?
6. How do you make Uncle Ben's Rice?

Is Minute Rice Safe?

Is minute rice as healthy as whole grain brown rice? The good news: minute brown rice is nutritionally not that different from slower-cooking brown rice. Normal brown rice may contain slightly more nutrients that may be lost during minute rice's processing, but minute brown rice is not a bad whole-grain option.

Is Uncle Ben's Ready Rice bad for you?

Instant Rice vs. On this list, they have given Uncle Ben's and Minute Rice (two of the most commonly purchased instant rices) the 100% sticker. With that being said, instant or precooked rice is not bad for you compared to normal rice.

Is Uncle Ben based on a real person?

Uncle Ben was the name of a fictional character, first used in 1946, as a reference to an African-American Texan rice farmer. However, the company said the image used on the Uncle Ben packaging "was a beloved Chicago chef and waiter named Frank Brown.”

Is Uncle Ben a black owned company?

Uncle Ben's is rebranding, but Master P has his own Black-run rice company.

Who makes Uncle Ben's Rice?

Mars Food

How do you make Uncle Ben's Rice?

Cooking instructions

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