Rice Bread

Preparation, uses, and tips

Rice bread’s taste is greatly improved by toasting. Serve toasted rice bread with whole-fruit spread or honey, or top with mashed white beans, chopped garlic, olive oil, chopped basil and diced tomatoes.

Buying and storing tips

Buy rice bread in the refrigerated- or frozen-foods section of natural food stores or supermarkets. Store in a plastic bag at room temperature, and use within a week.

Varieties

Rice bread is available in white and brown rice varieties, and may contain nuts, seeds, and fruit juice sweeteners.

Nutrition Highlights

Rice bran bread, 1 slice
Calories: 65
Protein: 2.4g
Carbohydrate: 11.7g
Total Fat: 1.2g
Fiber: 1.3g
*Good source of: Selenium (7.7mcg), and Thiamine (0.17)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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