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Description
Uncle Ben’s (Ben’s Original) Original Converted Long Grain Rice in a 4 kg bag offers hearty volume and consistent quality, ideal for families, catering, or high-use kitchens. This enriched parboiled long grain rice is known for its fluffy texture, separated grains after cooking, and dependable performance. Thanks to the conversion (parboiling) process, it retains more vitamins and minerals than standard white rice, cooks up firm yet tender, and resists sticking, making it great for pilafs, rice bowls, side dishes, or any recipe where rice needs to hold its shape.
Key Features & Benefits
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Large-format 4 kg bag: Excellent value for bulk cooking, feeding families, or commercial use.
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Parboiled (converted) long grain: Retains more nutrients, cooks more evenly, and stays separate rather than mushy.
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Enriched with vitamins & iron: Supports balanced nutrition.
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Gluten-free: Safe for many dietary restrictions.
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No artificial colours or flavours: Clean ingredient list.
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Reliable cooking results: Cooks in about 18-25 minutes; firm yet tender grains.
Use Cases & Applications
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Perfect for large-batch cooking: meal prep, cafeterias, catering.
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Great as a side dish with meats, vegetables, curries, stews.
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Ideal for rice bowls, stir-fries, pilafs, fried rice recipes.
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Works well in recipes needing separated, fluffy rice (not sticky).
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Good pantry staple for families, offices, or restaurants.
Specs & Details
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Net Weight: 4 kg (bag)
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Type: Long grain white rice, converted (parboiled)
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Nutrition (dry per ¼ cup ≈ 45 g): ~160 calories; 0 g fat; carbs ~35 g; protein ~3 g; enriched with vitamins and iron.
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Ingredients: Enriched parboiled long grain rice; parental enrichment: iron, thiamin, folic acid, etc.
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Dietary / Allergen Info: Gluten-free; no artificial flavours or colours; no cholesterol.
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Cooking Time: Approx 18-25 minutes (may vary with equipment)
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Texture: Firm, non-sticky; grains stay separate
FAQ'S-
What does “converted / parboiled” rice mean?
It means the rice has been partially boiled in the husk before milling, which helps retain more nutrients and results in grains that cook up firm and less sticky.
How much rice does this 4 kg bag make?
Depending on portion size (for example ~½ cup dry per person), this bag can make many servings—good for family meals, catering, or large recipes.
What dishes is this rice best suited for?
Great for pilafs, rice bowls, stir-fries, side dishes, or any recipe where separated, fluffy rice is preferred.
Is this rice gluten-free?
Yes. It is naturally gluten-free, as the ingredient is rice and there are no added gluten components.
How should I cook it to get the best texture?
Use sufficient boiling water, avoid over-stirring, drain excess water or use absorption method; cook until grains are tender but still firm; let rest after cooking for a few minutes for best results.