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Goya Golden Canilla Parboiled Rice
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Goya Golden Canilla Parboiled Rice

Canilla
5 lb
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
4g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Canilla Golden Parboiled Rice arrives on supermarket shelves as a pragmatic pantry workhorse: you will find a 5 lb bag in the dry grains and rice aisle, shelved near other long grain rices, packaged rice mixes, and canned beans. It is often stocked near budget family staples like dried pasta, masa, and bulk grains in both mainstream and Hispanic-focused grocery stores. The product suits weekly shopping runs, bulk stocking for storm prep, and family meal-prep Sundays when cooks want a reliable base for nightly dinners. Goya positions Canilla as a trusted, culturally familiar brand for Latinx households and value-minded shoppers, marketing reliability, tradition, and convenience rather than premium or artisanal cues. The label leans on practical claims: parboiled, enriched with iron and B vitamins, and microwaveable directions; there is no organic seal, child-focused branding, or indulgent health-halo imagery. In plain processing terms, the rice is parboiled (steamed and dried before milling) and then enriched with vitamins and mineral, a common industrial step that preserves nutrients and improves shelf stability. Sensory notes: grains cook to a fluffy, separate texture with a slightly firmer bite and a warm, pale golden hue compared with regular white rice. Packaging is a sturdy printed bag designed for pantry stacking; many households scoop or measure straight from the bag and cook in a pot, rice cooker, or follow the microwaveable convenience directions. Rituals include pairing it with beans, stews, stir-fries, and grilled proteins, making it a versatile, everyday carbohydrate that anchors many home-cooked and quick weeknight meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 48
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Long, Grain, Parboiled, Rice, Enriched, with, Iron, (Ferric, Orthophosphate),, Niacin,, Thiamine, (Thiamine, Mononitrate), and, Folic, Acid..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Parboiled, enriched rice is a minimally processed staple: it undergoes hydrothermal treatment and fortification but contains no industrial formulations, additives, or cosmetic ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Goya Golden Canilla Parboiled Rice

That depends on your definition of healthy! This rice is a good source of carbohydrates and enriched with essential vitamins like iron and folic acid, making it a solid choice for a balanced diet. Just remember, it’s not a protein powerhouse, so pairing it with beans or veggies can make your meal more nutritionally rounded.

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