With health-conscious consumers looking to incorporate more protein and vegetables in their diet, and experiment by eliminating some ingredients from their diet through free-from foods, they are turning to innovative rice products. Some of the most popular rice alternatives that are emerging are naturally gluten-free options made with crumbled cauliflower or chickpeas. Rice alternatives are now commonly found replacing rice in everything from burritos to grab-and-go meal cups. In line with the aforementioned consumer demands, RightRice just launched an innovative shelf-stable vegetable rice grain that's made up of over 90% vegetables and 10% rice.
A handful of brands are also beginning to spotlight Thailand's riceberry as an antioxidant-rich hybrid of black jasmine rice and jasmine rice.
20 Reinvented Rice Products
From Ready-Made Cauliflower Rice to Chickpea Rice Alternatives:
Laura McQuarrie — Feb 19, 2019 — Lifestyle
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Ready-Made Lunch Jars
TYME is a New Fast Food Company That Sells Meals in Jar Packaging
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Ready-to-Heat Rice Packs
Uncle Ben's Offers Three New Ready-to-Heat Rice and Pulses
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Microwaveable Cauliflower Bowls
Trader Joe’s is Now Selling a Vegan Riced Cauliflower Bowl
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Cauliflower Meal Cups
Kitchen & Love Makes Globally Inspired Cauliflower Quick Meals
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Ready-Made Cauliflower Rice
FullGreen Makes 100% Cauliflower Rice Pouches as a Grain Alternative
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Microwaveable Riceberry Meals
S&P's Rice-Based Meal Spotlights Sustainable Thailand Agriculture
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Vegetable Rice Substitutes
Pei Wei Has Added a Cauliflower Rice Option as a Healthier Substitution
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Exclusive Organic Rice Options
Lotus Foods' Forbidden Rice Dates Back to the Chinese Empire
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All-Organic Savory Grain Bowls
Lundberg Family Farms' Grainspirations Bowls Mix Rice & Quinoa
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Plant-Based Rice Substitutes
Trader Joe's Riced Broccoli is Made from Cruciferous Vegetable Stems
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Vegetable Rice Alternatives
RightRice is a First-of-Its-Kind Shelf-Stable Vegetable Grain
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Chickpea Rice Alternatives
Banza's Chickpea Rice is High in Protein with Fewer Carbs Than Grains
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Vegan Grain Bowls
Luvo's Gluten-Free Planted Power Bowls Boast Globally Inspired Tastes
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Protein-Rich Grain Side Dishes
The Hilary’s Millet Medleys are Positioned as a Rice Alternative
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Cauliflower Stir Fry Kits
Trader Joe's 'Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry' is Healthy and Quick-Cooking
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Single-Serve Instant Rice Meals
The Pot Rice Meals are Ideal for Enjoyment Out of the House
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Sushi-Grade Quinoa Products
Top Tier Foods' Canadian Golden Quinoa Can Be Used to Make Sushi
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Heat-and-Eat Quinoa Side Dishes
The Ancient Harvest Microwaveable Organic Quinoa is Protein-Rich
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Quinoa-Based Burrito Bowls
Chipotle is Now Offering Red and Gold Quinoa as an Alternative to Rice
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Cost-Effective Organic Rices
The Carolina Rice Organic Rices Offer a Healthy Affordable Option
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Smart Multi-Grain Cookers
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Enhanced Superfood Fries
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Prepackaged Veggie-Only Spring Rolls
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Better-for-You Snack Rebrands
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Recyclable Plastic Food Packaging
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Upcycled Rice Rolls
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Free-From Frozen Bowl Meals
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Bean-Free Coffee Alternatives
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Crispy Rice Chocolate Bars
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Expansive Cauliflower Pizza Products
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Moroccan-Inspired Frozen Entrees
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Drain-Free Pouch-Packaged Beans
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Plant-Based Raw Seafoods
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Plant-Powered Egg Replacers
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Boldly Flavored Chickpea Chips
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Coconut-Based Pork Alternatives
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Authentic Plant-Based Pinsas
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Plant-Based Protein Cups
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Protein-Packed Ready-to-Eat Beans
Masala Mama is Launching Four Products in the US
Low-Carb Ready-to-Enjoy Meals
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Rice Flour Blueberry Muffins
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Gluten-Free Chickpea Fusilli Pasta
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Brussels Sprout Chips
BranchOut Food's Brussels Sprouts Snacks are Gently Dried & Crispy
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
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Rice Pudding Pots
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Free-From Cracker Thins
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Frozen Fall-Ready Vegetables
Green Giant® Expands its Frozen Vegetable Line for the Fall Season
Pea-Based Lasagna Noodles
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Versatile Meat Alternatives
These Better Balance Meat Alternatives Come in Five Varieties
Grain-Free Chickpea Oatmeals
ChiChi is Gluten-Free, Vegan, Low GI and High in Protein
Make-at-Home Rice Burgers
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Puffed Veggie-Packed Snack Products
CauliPuffs Have a Blend of Cauliflower, Rice and Corn
Pea-Based Ramen Noodles
ZENB Ramen is Made with a Single-Ingredient Noodle
Solid Rice Water Haircare
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Traditional Indonesian Tempeh Ranges
Royal Tempeh Comes in Many Forms—from Frozen Blocks to Chips
Organic Rice-Based Beverages
Trader Joe's Has a New Organic Non-Dairy Rice Beverage
Nourishing Chickpea Brownies
Fabalish's Plant-Based Brownies are Packed with Veggies and Legumes
Chickpea-Based Tofus
omami Makes Vegan-Friendly Protein with Minimal Ingredients
Plant-Powered Tuna Salads
John West's Plant-Based Salads Feature a Tuna-Style Protein Alternative
Banana-Based Roll Cakes
Starbucks Japan Has a Fruity New Banana Rice Flour Roll Cake
Protein-Rich Low-Carb Noodle Ranges
These New SRSLY Dry Noodles are High in Protein and Fiber
Private Label Flexitarian Foods
The Waitrose PlantLiving Products Come in 12 Varieties
Heat-and-Eat Plant Pastas
REBL Eats and La Vie Teamed Up to Create Plant-Based Pasta Carbonara
Bean-Based Chips
BAM Snacks Makes Potato-Free, Corn-Free Chips with Black Gram
Gourmet Vegetable-Based Crisps
Hunter Foods Launches the New Okra and Shiitake Mushroom Chips
Single-Serve Rice Pots
Tilda Rice Pots Come in Five Options to Choose From
Gluten-Free Flour Products
Arva Flour Mills Has Just Launched a Full Gluten-Free Lineup
Tiny Fried Mochi Snacks
Trader Joe's Mini Mochi Rice Nuggets are a Versatile Snack
Veggie-Packed Fries
Dr. Praeger’s Veggie Fries Have One Full Serving of Vegetables
One-Ingredient Plant-Based Meats
TerraMeat Plant-Based Chick’n Comes in a Powdered Form
Plant-Based Asian Cuisine Bites
Nasoya Plantspired Plant-Based Chick’n Bites Come in Two Flavors
Protein Tempeh Chips
O-right Tempeh Chips Shares Six Grams of Plant-Based Protein Per Bag
Free-From Soup-Inspired Dumplings
Feel Good Foods Gluten-Free Chicken Soup Dumplings are Savory
Crispy Tempeh Chips
Mamame Whole Foods Makes Tempeh Chips with Fermented Black-Eyed Beans
Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes
2foods Gâteau Chocolate Can Be Enjoyed Three Ways
Vegan Veggie Fries
These Frozen Fries Offer a Copious Helping Of Vegetables
Gluten-Free Product Lines
Exceedient Foods is a New Venture from Farmers’ Rice Cooperative
Cauliflower-Breaded Chicken Bites
Caulipower All Natural Chicken Bites Come in Two Flavors
Plant-Based Caviar Pearls
Ancrée Makes a Caviar Alternative with Chia Seeds and Seaweed
Creamy Guilt-Free Stir-Frys
honeygrow Sriracha Tahini Stir-Fry is Inspired by Comfort Food
Vegetable-Based Snack Puffs
Snack'in For You Launches a New Snack Line Featuring Vegetable Puffs
Upcycled Grapeseed Flours
Salute Santé!'s Flours Repurpose Leftovers from an Oil-Making Process
Heat-and-Eat Indian Rices
Tilda Saag Aloo Rice Comes in a Ready-to-Heat Pouch
Better-For-You Frozen Entrées
Daring's Convenient Entrées are Plant-Based and Boldly Flavored
Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas
Veggiecraft's Gluten-Free Pasta is Simple and Vegetable-Forward
Plant-Powered Delicacies
"Voie Gras" is Made with Soy, Miso Paste and Truffle
Homestyle Plant-Powered Dips
Growee Foods' Dips Show Off the Goodness of Veggies, Fruits & Spices
Veggie Egg Yolk Substitutes
Symrise Releases the Vegan Chickpea and Aquafaba Substitutes
Mushroom-Based Meatless Steaks
Green Rebel Foods' Beefless Steak is Made with Shiitake Mushrooms
Seasonal Quick-Cook Risottos
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Regenerative Soybean Gnocchi
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Savory Veggie Croquettes
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American Restaurant Sushi Menus
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Crispy Plant-Based Dumplings
Rootberry's Crispy Dumplings Come in Varieties Like Pizza Supreme
Heat-and-Eat Jambalaya Dishes
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Protein Rice Pudding Cups
Zott's Rice Protein Dessert is a Creamy, Sweet, Balanced Treat
Meat-Based Rice Variants
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Clean Microwavable Meals
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Rice Nugget Puffs
Sun Tropics' Mochi Snack Bites are Savory, Snackable & Sharable
Flexitarian-Friendly Entrées
Daring Foods' Vegetarian Frozen Entrées Make Alt Chicken Approachable
High-Quality Microwaveable Rice Pouches
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Frozen Grab-and-Cook Products
Merchant Gourmet Veg & Grains Pouches are Ready in Four-Minutes
Savory Baby-Friendly Puff Snacks
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Climate-Friendly Rice Products
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Meat-Free Protein Pots
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Rice-Centric Outdoor Installations
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Cereal-Inspired Protein Shakes
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Plant-Based Shrimp Alternatives
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Crispy Curry-Flavored Snack Cakes
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Tex-Mex-Inspired Basmati Rices
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Ancient Grain Grits
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Purple Rice Wraps
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Japanese Style Fried Rice
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Clean-Ingredient Bread Labels
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Chromatic Cauliflower Side Dishes
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Pre-made Tofu Spring Rolls
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Ancient Grain Pita Chips
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Ready-Made Rice Sides
Café Spice's Microwavable Side Dishes Simplify Mealtime
Gluten-Free Porridge Pots
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Delectable Veggie Burgers
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Floral Baby Porridges
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Pineapple Teriyaki Protein Balls
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Cruciferous Snack Puffs
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Crunchy Veggie Burgers
Dr. Praeger’s Two New Burgers Cook to Golden, Crispy Perfection
Gluten-Free Flour Blends
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Nutritious Child-Friendly Rice Puddings
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Allergen-Free Egg Substitutes
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Convenient Chickpea Tempehs
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Spaghetti-Like Chickpea Pastas
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Versatile Artisan Baking Products
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Microwaveable Organic Couscous
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Meal Prep Rice Products
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Texturizing Food Product Starches
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High-Fiber Protein-Rich Rices
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High-Fiber Whole Wheat Flours
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Natural Rice-Made Papers
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