What Types Of Rice Are Gluten Free
What types of rice are gluten free?
TL;DR: Plain rice is naturally gluten free. Unsafe rice dishes appear when soy sauce, malt vinegar, or what-based thickeners are added, or when cooked with breaded items. Safe choices include steamed rice, jasmine, basmati, and risotto made with gluten-free stock. Fried rice can be conditional if standard soy sauce is used; ask for tamari instead. Packaged rice mixes need label checks for barley malt flavoring or what thickeners.
What Does Gluten-Free Rice Mean?
A gluten-free rice must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten and cannot include wheat, barley, rye, or derivatives. Certified gluten-free products are produced in facilities that prevent cross-contamination and are clearly labelled to help shoppers make safe choices. (According to FDA and EU Regulation 828/2014 on gluten-free labeling standards.)
How to Choose Gluten-Free Rice
Check if the rice is produced in a facility that handles gluten—cross-contact is risky.
For high-risk products like rice, only buy from brands that guarantee <5ppm gluten levels.
Stick to trusted brands that publish gluten testing results for their rice.
Stick to trusted brands that publish gluten testing results for their rice.
Watch for regional variations—rice sold in different countries may have different recipes.
Watch for regional variations—rice sold in different countries may have different recipes.
Which rice is safe for a Gluten-Free Diet?
Lundberg Organic Long Grain Brown Rice
Lundberg’s Long Grain Brown Rice is naturally gluten free. The brand confirms allergen testing in dedicated facilities, ensuring no wheat, rye, or barley contamination. It is certified gluten free and trusted for celiac diets.
Tilda Pure Basmati Rice
Tilda Basmati Rice is naturally gluten free, containing only basmati rice. The company verifies that no gluten-containing grains are added. Allergen control and labeling confirm it is suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals and celiac consumers.
Mahatma Jasmine Rice
Nishiki Medium Grain Rice
Nishiki Rice is made from California medium-grain rice, which is naturally gluten free. The brand states there are no gluten ingredients, and allergen labeling ensures suitability for gluten-free diets.
Minute Rice White Rice
Minute Rice White Rice is precooked rice that is naturally gluten free. Kraft Heinz confirms it contains no wheat or barley and is batch tested. Clear labeling ensures safety for gluten-free consumers and people with celiac disease.
Which rice are not safe for Gluten Free Diet?
Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice
Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice is not gluten free in certain flavored varieties because wheat starch is used as a stabilizer. The allergen declaration highlights gluten. While plain rice is gluten free, these flavored packets are unsafe for celiac patients or gluten-sensitive individuals.
Knorr Rice Sides
Knorr Rice Sides are not gluten free as they contain wheat flour in the seasoning blends. The allergen labeling confirms gluten. Despite being marketed as convenient meals, they are unsafe for gluten-free diets.
Rice-A-Roni
Rice-A-Roni is not gluten free because it combines rice with wheat-based pasta. The allergen list confirms gluten. This product is unsafe for celiac patients, even though plain rice is naturally gluten free.
Store Brand Flavored Rice
Many supermarket flavored rice packets are not gluten free since they use wheat flour in seasonings. The allergen panel confirms gluten. These cannot be consumed by gluten-sensitive individuals or celiac patients.
Explore gluten management solutions like Tolerase® G.
Final Thoughts
Our Expert
Drs. Ilse van Asperen
Drs. Ilse van Asperen is a therapist specialising in orthomolecular therapy and nutritional coaching. With a background in public and clinical health research and management, she focuses on addressing the root causes of health issues through diet, gut health, and stress reduction. As a professional editor for Little Helpers, she reviews all gluten-free content to ensure accuracy, safety, and scientific credibility.
More about me
FAQs
Experiences of our customers
Disclaimer: We do our best to provide accurate gluten information, but errors can happen. If you spot a mistake or have concerns, please contact us so we can make it right.
