brown rice
noun
: hulled but unpolished rice that retains most of the bran layers, endosperm, and germ
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Try Form Pureblend Protein, made with a mix of pea, brown rice, and pumpkin protein.
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Foods such as oats, brown rice, and whole wheat offer more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than refined grains.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The biggest differences between brown rice and quinoa come down to protein content, fiber, micronutrients, and price.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Quality whole grains include brown rice, rolled or steel-cut oats, quinoa, farro, and whole wheat.
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Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Foods such as oats, brown rice, and whole wheat offer more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than refined grains.
—Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The biggest differences between brown rice and quinoa come down to protein content, fiber, micronutrients, and price.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Quality whole grains include brown rice, rolled or steel-cut oats, quinoa, farro, and whole wheat.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Brown rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20rice. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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