Producers Rice Parexcellence Rice Parboiled Box, 50 Pounds, 1 Per Case

Not to be confused with “instant rice” or “quick cooking rice,” parboiled is short for partially boiled (not precooked). During this patented process, rough rice (rice with the hull) is soaked in hot water, pressure-steamed and dried before milling. The steam-pressure treatment gelatinizes the starch within the rice kernel, resulting in firmer, more separate grains. This gives the uncooked rice a light golden color as nutrients from the bran layer are infused into the grain.

Many foodservice operators choose parboiled rice because of its excellent cooking qualities. Parboiled rice cooks up with separate and fluffy grains, plus it holds well on steam tables for long periods without clumping or sticking.