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Mars Food has expanded its Ben's Original portfolio with the launch of a new range, called Risotto Ready Rice. Risotto Ready Rice is described as a creamy rice dish infused with "modern flavours". It includes two flavours: Ready Rice Cheese Risotto, which features white cheddar, parmesan and blue cheese, and Ready Rice Mushroom Risotto, contains parmesan and cheddar cheese. According to Ben's Original, consumers can heat the rice in the microwave for 90 seconds and serve it with their favourite recipe or enjoy it on its own. The range is made with 100% Italian-grown arborio rice and no artificial flavours or colouring.