brown rice

American  

noun

1. rice from which the bran layers and germs have not been removed by polishing.

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brown rice British  

noun

1. unpolished rice, in which the grains retain the outer yellowish-brown layer (bran)

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Etymology

Origin of brown rice

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Brown rice naturally contains more nutrients than white rice, including double the amount of dietary fiber and substantially higher magnesium, iron, zinc and B group vitamins, including folic acid.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2023

Brown rice and couscous are grains that pair well with this dish.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2021

Beware: Brown rice pasta tends to stick together while cooking, so stir frequently.

From Time • Mar. 8, 2016

Best bets: Brown rice and salad bowls are a better choice than anything in a tortilla or hard taco shell.

From Washington Post • Aug. 11, 2015

Brown rice is polished to produce milled rice for sale to retailers and ship by-products to makers of cooking oil, pickles and animal feed.

From BusinessWeek • Oct. 13, 2011