NutraCea's Stabilization Plants in Louisiana Unscathed by Hurricane Gustav

Plants to Resume Normal Operations This Week

PHOENIX, Sept. 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ —NutraCea (OTC Bulletin Board: NTRZ), a world leader in stabilized rice bran (SRB), nutrient research and technology, announced today that their rice bran stabilization plants in Mermentau, and Lake Charles Louisiana did not sustain any damage from hurricane Gustav.

"We are relieved to report there was no damage sustained to either of our plants in Louisiana from hurricane Gustav," stated Leo Gingras, Chief Operating Officer of NutraCea."

Many of our employees were under a mandatory evacuation, but are expected to return back to work tomorrow and we hope to be running again by Thursday of this week, if not tomorrow," Gingras added.

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.

Source: NutraCea

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