Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati
Only one size: 500 g. It is aromatic basmati for curries and stews. The header prints 10 minutes. Stove steps say a 5 minute rest off the heat.
The ingredient line is basmati rice. The page does not name a farm country or a mill town. Ebro Foods of Spain owns the brand through Riviana. A Toronto office covers the Canadian company.
A page tip cooks it in coconut milk, then adds curry paste. It is marked vegan, kosher, and Non-GMO Project Verified. No allergens are listed.
Product Highlights
- •Only size listed is 500 g
- •Pot method ends with a short covered rest
- •Ingredient line reads basmati rice
- •Marked Non-GMO Project Verified and sodium free
Category
Our Canadian score
Imported
Imported instant basmati. Ebro of Spain owns Minute Rice, and this 500 g box does not name a Canadian plant.
Score breakdown (60% evidenced, medium confidence)
“All pesticides used by farmers who supply rice to Riviana Foods facilities are approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are only used according to label directions.”
“Ebro Puleva, S.A. has reached an agreement with Kraft Foods Global Inc. to buy its rice business Minute Rice in the United States and Canada.”
“Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Riviana is a wholly owned subsidiary of Riviana Foods Inc., America's leading rice company.”
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
- Not stated
- Owned By
- Ebro Foods (Spain), via Riviana
- Ingredient
- Basmati rice
- Size
- 500 g
- Cook Time
- 5 to 10 minutes
- Certifications
- Non-GMO Project Verified, kosher, vegan
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
Basmati rice
Dietary Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati made in Canada?
No mill is named. Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati gives no Canadian plant, and Riviana's supply talk points to US facilities.
Where is Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati grown?
Not on this page. Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati only lists basmati rice, unlike the white box that names seven states.
How long does Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati take?
The header says 10 minutes. Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati stove steps then say cover it and wait 5 minutes off the heat.
Who owns Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati?
Ebro Foods. Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati sits with Riviana, whose Canadian office is in Toronto.
Is Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati gluten-free?
The basmati claims list does not say gluten-free. Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati does say vegan, kosher, and no artificial flavours.
Can you cook Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati in the microwave?
Yes. Minute Rice Quick Cook Basmati says to cover a bowl and heat on high, then wait until the water is gone.
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