Rice is a wholesome and nutritious cereal grain and has qualities that make it suitable for special dietary needs. Rice is cholesterol-free, sodium free, a trace of fat, gluten-free and non-allergenic. It is one of the easier grains to digest. Rice is a complex carbohydrate used to fuel the body. Rice protein is considered one of the highest quality proteins, when compared to that of other grains; it contains all eight of the essential amino acids.

Source: USA Rice Federation www.usarice.com