Organic Brown Rice 1kg

Organic brown rice from Hungary is a premium wholegrain medium-grain rice with a nutty flavour and satisfying bite, ideal for everyday meals and meal prep.

What Is Organic Brown Rice?

Our Organic Brown Rice is made from 100% certified organic wholegrain rice. Unlike white rice, it retains its natural bran layer, giving each grain a fuller texture, gently nutty flavour and appealing bite.

It is a naturally gluten-free, vegan pantry staple with no additives, preservatives or artificial ingredients. Each 100g provides 10.5g of fibre and 7.8g of protein, making it a satisfying choice for daily cooking. It is also certified Kosher and Halal.

How to Use Organic Brown Rice

Its separate grains and fuller wholegrain character make brown rice a versatile base for simple meals and more substantial dishes.

• Serve as a side dish with curries, stews, stir-fries, grilled meat, fish or roasted vegetables.
• Use as the base for grain bowls, salads and Buddha bowls.
• Add to soups, casseroles and stuffed peppers for extra texture.
• Cook with herbs, spices and stock for a fragrant rice pilaf.
• Cook an extra portion for weekday meal prep, then use the cooled rice in lunchboxes, fried rice or quick suppers.
• Use in burritos, rice salads and other dishes where you would normally use white rice.
• For naturally gluten-free baking and cooking, choose our Organic Brown Rice Flour.

How to Cook Organic Brown Rice

1. Rinse 75g of rice per person under cold running water.
2. Place in a saucepan with 225ml of water per portion. Bring to a boil, cover, then simmer gently for 35–40 minutes, or until tender.
3. Remove from the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.

For consistent results, you can also use a rice cooker. Cook in vegetable or chicken stock for extra flavour, or add bay leaf, garlic, herbs or warming spices to the cooking water.

Cook’s Tip

For a slightly softer texture and more even cooking, soak the rinsed rice in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking, then drain and use fresh water. This is optional, but particularly useful when preparing salads, grain bowls or meals ahead.

Brown rice has a nuttier flavour, firmer texture and higher fibre content than Organic White Rice. White rice cooks more quickly and has a softer, milder character, while brown rice is especially good when you want a more substantial whole-grain base.

Great Taste Award Winner

This award-winning organic brown rice won 1 Star at the 2026 Great Taste Awards from the Guild of Fine Food. View the official Great Taste Awards listing.

Where Does It Come From?

Our Organic Brown Rice is grown by specialist producer Valoryz on the Hungarian Great Plain, then packed in Hungary. This gives the product clear provenance and traceability from farm to finished pack.

Valoryz uses intermittent irrigation, also known as Alternate Wetting and Drying, rather than keeping rice fields continuously flooded. This considered water-management method is associated with lower arsenic uptake than permanently flooded cultivation, an especially relevant approach for wholegrain brown rice, which retains its natural bran layer.

Monika Gyenes selected the range for its dependable cooking performance, natural flavour and transparent European supply chain.

This product is certified organic in Hungary under the EU organic control system by Biokontroll Hungária Nonprofit Kft. (HU-ÖKO-01). Best of Hungary is certified by Soil Association Certification to import and distribute organic products in the UK, helping maintain organic integrity from producer to customer. View Best of Hungary’s current Soil Association organic certificate.

The 1kg bag is made from recyclable paper, offering a practical, plastic-free way to keep this versatile wholegrain staple close at hand.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information

Ingredients: Organic wholegrain brown rice.

Country of Origin: Hungary.

Dietary information: Naturally gluten-free. Vegan. Non-GMO. Certified organic, Kosher and Halal. Free from additives and preservatives.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Once opened, reseal tightly or transfer to an airtight container.