Rice, unflavored Status: A general inspection is needed to rule out obvious infestation. (Midwest Only - for other locations, contact your local kashrus agency.) Parboiled or raw (includes brown and Basmati) are acceptable without hashgachah if there are no kosher-sensitive ingredients. Rice with added kosher sensitive ingredients, as well as all canned, cooked, quick and instant rice requires a reliable hashgacha. See Questionable Additives