Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice
Twenty minutes in a saucepan, then a fork fluff. This 2.2 kg bag is parboiled long grain white rice. The page calls it 100% natural. It does not name the farm country.
Mars Food Canada said on 17 November 2021 that the rice is made in Bolton, Ontario. Mars, Incorporated owns the brand. A second large plant sits in Greenville, Mississippi, so not every box is the Bolton one.
The raw grain is the old converted style, steamed so the kernel keeps more of itself. Suggested plates include chicken fried rice. Black beans and green chillies are the other pairing on the page.
Product Highlights
- •Bag size on this page is 2.2 kg
- •Stove time is 20 minutes
- •Marked 100% natural
- •Parboiled long grain white rice
Category
Our Canadian score
Some Canadian ties
Made in Bolton, Ontario, by Mars Food Canada. Mars, Incorporated owns the brand, and this bag does not say where the grain was grown.
Score breakdown (65% evidenced, high confidence)
“the first pallet of the new Ben's Original product produced in Canada, to long-term local partner, Caledon Community Services, located in Bolton, Ontario where Ben's Original rice is made.”
“BEN'S ORIGINAL products are manufactured by Mars Food, part of Mars, Incorporated.”
“BOLTON, Ontario (November 17, 2021) - Today, Mars Food Canada announced that Ben's Original products are now widely available at retailers across Canada.”
“Mars Food Canada employee sealing a package of the newly-rebranded Ben's Original Long Grain Rice”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Made In
- Bolton, Ontario (brand plant)
- Owned By
- Mars, Incorporated
- Grain From
- Not stated
- Size
- 2.2 kg
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
- Claim
- 100% natural
Where to Buy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice made in Canada?
Bolton is the Canadian plant. Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice was named in a 17 November 2021 Mars Food Canada note. Grain country is still unstated.
Who owns Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice?
Mars, Incorporated. Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice is made by Mars Food, and the family firm is American.
How long does Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice take?
20 minutes. Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice goes in a saucepan, then you fluff it.
Is Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice parboiled?
Yes. Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice is labelled parboiled white rice, the converted process the brand built its name on.
What size is Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice?
2.2 kg on this page. Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice also comes in other bags, which are separate listings.
Does Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice name a farm?
No. Ben's Original Converted Long Grain Rice says nothing about where the grain was grown.
