The Terra Greens Rice Flour is of superior quality and has been tested for traces of pesticide residue and is certified clean; as it's certified under the NPOP and NOP standards of organic certification. Rice flour is used as a thickening agent in recipes that are refrigerated or frozen since it inhibits liquid separation. Some of the benefits of Rice Flour are that it is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, contains almost the same amount of calories as its counterpart, wheat, treats wrinkles, pigmentation and blemishes.