BEN'S ORIGINAL Converted rice offers consistently higher quality, more nutrition, better texture, and longer holding time than ordinary white rice. This is thanks to Uncle Bens careful milling and parboiling process and industry leading quality standards.

• Always firm and fluffy, never sticky Natural source of 6 essential nutrients, including niacin, thiamin, folate, and vitamin B6 (ordinary white rice qualifies only as a source of carbohydrates) Converted rices natural milling method transfers 80 percent of the nutrients from the husk and bran layers into the grain itself Low glycemic index (GI); foods with a low GI cause a more gentle rise in blood sugar allowing the body to feel satisfied longer and have a more sustained source of energy No transfats

• This very diverse product is suitable for many different applications. Use it as an ingredient in a recipe or as side dish accompanied with your choice of protein.

• To yield 60 portions 125 mL (1/2 cup) cooked rice : Combine 2L (8 cups) of rice, 3.75 L (15 cups) of water, 75 mL (1/3 cup) butter or margarine and 30 mL (2 Tbsp.) salt in a stockpot. Stir well. Bring to a boil. Cover tightly. Reduce heat to MED LOW. Cook until tender. Approximate cooking time is 20 to 25 min. Transfer to a steam pan along with all remaining liquid (which will soon be absorbed). Cover and keep hot. Fluff with fork before serving.