FAQs

Veetee trays are made of Polypropylene (PP5) and are certified as Widely Recycled. At the present time only the top film isn't yet recyclable (and we're working hard to change that) so please ensure this top film is removed from the tray before recycling.

We always recommend heating the product according to pack instructions before letting it cool down if you want to use it in cold recipes or to enjoy on its own. This will ensure that you get the best quality in terms of texture, fluffiness and flavour of the rice.

Our dry rice products contain 100% rice and therefore contain no allergens.

For this reason and in order to protect the Basmati designation against fraudulent misuse, a committee of experts have drawn up and issued the Code of Practice on Basmati Rice which details the four main ‘pure line’ Basmati varieties. 

Scientific analytical methods have been developed to supplement visual checks and to give an independent verifiable analysis of basmati rice.  The basis of the analytical methods is DNA extraction and comparison to defined markers of known basmati varieties.

Pierce the film several times. Heat on full power (800w) for two minutes. Microwave ovens vary, adjust cooking time accordingly. Peel back film, fluff rice in the tray and check the product is hot before serving.

Did you know you can also add direct to a stir fry? Simply heat in a little vegetable oil using the same cooking times as recommended above.

We recommend storing our rice in a cool, dry area such as a store cupboard.

We recommend storing our rice in a cool, dry area such as a store cupboard.

If your tray of rice has already been opened, refrigerate the product and consume the rice within 48 hours.

All of our products are suitable for ovo-lacto vegetarians.

Please note however that our recipes change from time to time, so it's always best to check the back of pack labels for up to date information before consuming.

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Rice grains are seeds of the plant Oryza sativa.  When it’s ready to be harvested, the plant is cut and then thrashed against a hard surface to separate the grain or seed from the stalk.  The grain is encased in a husk which is extremely hard, therefore protects the rice during this violent process.

The husks are removed from the grain, then the brown (or wholegrain) grains are milled and polished in our factories in India and the UK.  Using specialist machinery the outer bran is removed from the grain to obtain white rice.  Brown rice goes through the same process, however, some of the bran layers remain on the grain.

The rice Veetee uses is sourced from every corner of the globe, including India, Pakistan, Uruguay, China, France and Italy.

Different rice crops are grown all over the world.

Rice plants have been cultivated for thousands of years.  They are extraordinarily adaptable and have developed different characteristics to survive in different climates.  Environmental conditions play an important role in determining the nature of rice grown in a particular region, for example the unique climate at the bottom of the Himalayan mountains provides rich soil which is perfect for nurturing the Basmati rice grain.

Rice plants require a large amount of water at the beginning of the growing season followed by a long and uninterrupted season of hot dry weather for growth and ripening.