Frequently Asked Questions: Nutrition/Serving Size

• Is Water Maid^® Medium Grain Rice or River^® White Rice kosher approved?
  
  For information directly from Star K, click here. Or, visit one of our product pages for complete details.
• Is rinsing or washing Water Maid^® Medium Grain Rice or River^® White Rice necessary?
  
  No ... the rinsing removes the enrichment.
• What is a serving size of Water Maid^® Medium Grain Rice or River^® White Rice?
  
  Our long grain enriched rice and brown rice has a serving size of ¼ cup dry; or ¾ cup cooked. For more information, refer to the Products tab above.
• Why do you enrich Water Maid^® Medium Grain Rice or River^® White Rice?
  
  The USDA has established a standard of identity for enriched rice specifying the levels of thiamin, niacin, iron, and folic acid that the rice should contain. When the bran layer is removed from the brown rice to produce white rice, these vitamins and minerals are also removed. White rice is enriched to provide you with the same thiamine, niacin, and iron content as brown rice. By law, folic acid is added to the rice to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida, and is added to all enriched cereal products.