The pack was on the top shelf in the pantry, behind a box of instant rice.

As a quick, convenient alternative, buy instant brown rice; it cooks up in only 10 minutes.

If you're in a hurry, try new brands of instant brown rice.

Regular rice requires 20-60 minutes to cook while instant rice needs anywhere between five and 10 minutes.

The major advantage of instant rice is the rapid cooking time - some brands can be ready in as little as three minutes.

With convenience comes a price: instant rice is more expensive than regular rice.

A typical dinner: freeze-dried chicken with instant rice and gravy.

One is to use instant brown rice, which cooks quickly.

Sales of pasta, instant rice and white bread have all declined.

Minute Rice is a brand of instant rice.