NutraCea Announces Completion of Second Expansion at Dillon, Montana Facility

Phoenix, AZ., July 6, 2007/PRNewswire-FirstCall/NutraCea (OTC Bulletin Board: NTRZ), a world leader in rice bran technology, announced today that it has completed the second expansion at its value-added rice bran processing facility in Dillon, Montana. The project was completed according to schedule and within budget.

"This second expansion of the Dillon, Montana facility increases NutraCea's capacity to produce value-added fractions derived from stabilized rice bran from 1,800 to 2,700 tons annually. This additional capacity is required to meet the growing demand for these products," said Leo Gingras, Chief Operating Officer of NutraCea.

About NutraCea

NutraCea is a leader in stabilized rice bran nutrient research and dietary supplement development. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, RiceX, the Company manufactures and distributes products and food ingredients made from rice bran through its proprietary technology and processes. NutraCea has developed intellectual properties to create a range of proprietary product formulations, delivery systems and whole food nutrition products. The Company’s proprietary technology enables the creation of food and nutrition products from rice bran, normally an underutilized by-product of standard rice processing. In addition to its whole foods products, NutraCea develops families of health-promoting "nutraceuticals," including natural arthritis relief and cholesterol-lowering products. More information can be found in the Company's filings with the SEC and at its Web site http://www.NutraCea.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the successful implementation of the strategic growth plan, and the transition of Chief Financial Officers, which statements are subject to market and other risks. These statements are made based upon current expectations and actual results may differ from those projected, due to a number of risks and uncertainties. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements in this news release to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking information. Assumptions and other information that could cause results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking information can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recent periodic report.

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