Frequently Asked Questions: Other

• Can I feed Minute® Rice to my dog or cat?
  Definitely, in fact Minute® Rice is an excellent food choice for both healthy and sick dogs and cats. Still have a question? Contact us!
• Can I put rice in a garbage disposal?
  We do NOT recommend you put rice, raw or cooked into your garbage disposal. Rice expands when you add water and cook it in a pan and it does the same inside your pipes or garbage disposal. Still have a question? Contact us!
• How does Premium Rice compare to MINUTE® Rice?
  MINUTE® Rice is a long grain white rice which is precooked by a patented process which ensures consistent quality and convenience in preparation.
  
  It is enriched with B-vitamins and iron, which naturally occurs in rice. Our rice is ready in only 5 minutes.
  
  Rice is considered "Premium" (which is also a long grain rice) because it uses a different raw material than MINUTE® Rice Original. As a result, Premium will have a slightly different texture and more yellow color.
  
  MINUTE® Rice, like all dehulled rice, is considered a refined product. Still have a question? Contact us!
• I've heard alot of news reports regarding arsenic in food products -- what about arsenic in rice?
  Arsenic is a naturally occurring chemical in soil and water. Low levels of arsenic can be found in all grains, not just rice, worldwide. Arsenic found in water is 100 percent inorganic, which is harmful when ingested in large amounts, whereas the majority of the arsenic in rice is the organic type. U.S. rice is a safe and wholesome food. There has been no incident in which arsenic in U.S. rice has led to any reported human health problem. For more information, visit: http://arsenicfacts.com/. Still have a question? Contact us!
• Where do I get a coupon for Minute® Rice?
  From time to time, we may offer coupons for our products online through our website or with other vendors. We also feature valuable coupons throughout the year in your local newspaper. For additional requests for coupons, please visit the Contact Us page on this website and send us a note.
  
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• Where does your rice come from?
  We purchase our rice from farmers in Arkansas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, and Texas. Our jasmine rice is imported from the country of Thailand. Our basmati rice is imported from India and Pakistan. Still have a question? Contact us!
• Why are my Minute® Ready to Serve rice cups so hard to open?
  Since this is a shelf stable product the integrity of the seal is what keeps the product safe and fresh. Therefore we must have a very tight seal so that our customers get the highest quality possible. If you have trouble removing the film, you can carefully use a knife or scissors to cut around the inside edge of the lid to completely remove the film. Still have a question? Contact us!