Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice
A 2.2 kg box of whole grain brown rice, done in 20 minutes. The page calls the grain 100% natural. It suggests a one-pot bowl with chicken, peas, and spinach. Farm country is not printed.
The Canadian plant Mars named is Bolton, Ontario, in a 17 November 2021 release. Mars, Incorporated is the owner. Greenville, Mississippi still makes a large share of the North American line.
You simmer it, then fluff with a fork. The bran stays on, which is what makes it whole grain. Side dish or a full plate both fit the copy.
Product Highlights
- •Box weight is 2.2 kg
- •Cook time is 20 minutes
- •Whole grain brown rice
- •Called 100% natural on the product page
Category
Our Canadian score
Some Canadian ties
Whole grain brown rice from a Mars brand with a Bolton, Ontario plant. The box does not say the grain itself is Canadian.
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
- Type
- Whole grain brown
Where to Buy
Product Information
Dietary Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice made in Canada?
The named Canadian plant is Bolton. Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice does not print a lot code that proves this box was filled there.
Who owns Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice?
Mars, Incorporated. Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice is a Mars Food product, and the parent is a US family company.
How do you cook Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice?
20 minutes in a saucepan. Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice is fluffed with a fork when the liquid is gone.
Is Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice whole grain?
Yes. Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice keeps the bran. That is the whole grain claim on the box page.
Where was Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice grown?
Not stated. Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice never names a country for the grain.
What size is this Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice?
2.2 kg. Ben's Original Wholegrain Brown Rice also exists in smaller boxes on other pages.
