Frequently asked questions

Plain rice is naturally gluten free, whether it be white or brown; short, medium or long grain, uncooked grains or our steamed cups and pouches. Rice can be used in numerous ways to create gluten free savoury meals, scrumptious desserts and tasty snacks.

More than 80% of the energy (kilojoules/calories) that rice supplies comes from carbohydrate. Carbohydrate powers the body and helps to keep us moving. It is stored in our muscles and liver and released when we need it. Carbohydrates are detailed in the Nutrition Information Panel on pack.

Brown rice provides a source of protein in your diet. One 70g serve (1/3 metric cup) of uncooked medium brown rice which makes around 150 g of cooked rice, contains 5.9 g of protein, which is 12% of an average adult daily protein intake. (Based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ).

Brown rice is a wholegrain food, as are mixed-grain breads, wholegrain breakfast cereals and rolled oats. Wholegrain varieties of grain-based foods are particularly nutritious as they contain all the goodness of the grain, including the bran, germ and endosperm. The bran (fibre rich outer layer) and germ (nutrient rich core) contain many beneficial components like fibre and vitamins and minerals.

Due to the variety of nutrients in different portions of the grain, consuming wholegrain foods as part of a healthy balanced diet can have a positive effect on your health. 

For more details on wholegrains and their nutrition and health benefits please visit the Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council website at www.glnc.org.au

Dietary fibre plays an important part in keeping our digestive tracts in good working order. Eating brown rice is a tasty and easy way to increase the fibre content in your diet. One 70g serve (1/3 metric cup uncooked rice) of uncooked medium brown rice which makes around 150 g of cooked rice, contains 2.3 g of dietary fibre, which is 8% of an average adult daily fibre intake. (Based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ).

Rice has a natural odour that is characteristic of the rice grain. Some people describe this as a nutty, natural aroma. Over time the volatile aroma ingredients dissipate as the product ages. Some highly sensitive people can determine the age of the rice by the aroma.

SunRice guarantees its rice and rice products fresh to the Best Before date stamped on pack. SunRice recommends rice is best stored in a cool dry place out of sunlight, ideally in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This slows the rice bran layer oxidizing which can lead to rancidity.