10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark one)

x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission File Number 0-32565

NutraCea

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

California	87-0673375
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
6720 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 390	85253
Scottsdale, AZ	(Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Issuer’s telephone number, including area code:  (602) 522-3000

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule l2b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o No x

As of July 31, 2012, shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding totaled 204,833,937.

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Index

Form 10-Q

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION			Page
	Item 1.	Financial Statements	2
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
		Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	28
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	37
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	37
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	38
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	38
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	38
	Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	39
	Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	39
	Item 5.	Other Information	39
	Item 6.	Exhibits	39
Signatures			40

Cautionary Note about Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to, any projections of earnings, revenue, liquidity or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.  Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “could,” “will,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect” or “anticipate” or other similar words.  The forward-looking statements contained herein reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, including the factors that may affect future results set forth in this Current Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.  We disclaim any obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this quarterly report.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months						Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Revenues	$	9,711		$	10,502		$	19,457		$	19,150
Cost of goods sold		7,948			7,915			15,953			14,357
Gross profit		1,763			2,587			3,504			4,793
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		3,058			3,764			6,703			7,241
Professional fees		516			798			987			1,600
Impairment of property, plant and equipment		1,069			-			1,069			-
Recovery from former customer		-			-			-			(800	)
Total operating expenses		4,643			4,562			8,759			8,041
Loss from operations		(2,880	)		(1,975	)		(5,255	)		(3,248	)
Other income (expense):
Interest income		16			67			63			80
Interest expense		(387	)		(424	)		(805	)		(812	)
Foreign currency exchange, net		(576	)		9			(782	)		53
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		2,868			2,435			506			(141	)
Loss on extinguishment		-			-			(2,986	)		-
Financing expense		(20	)		-			(1,544	)		-
Other income		3			309			7			367
Other expense		(23	)		(401	)		(117	)		(426	)
Total other income (expense)		1,881			1,995			(5,658	)		(879	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		(999	)		20			(10,913	)		(4,127	)
Income taxes		369			(52	)		911			8
Net loss		(630	)		(32	)		(10,002	)		(4,119	)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA		429			11			972			39
Net loss attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	(201	)	$	(21	)	$	(9,030	)	$	(4,080	)
Loss per share attributable to NutraCea shareholders
Basic	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.02	)
Diluted	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.02	)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic		204,589			198,310			203,634			196,767
Diluted		204,589			198,310			203,634			196,767

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(Unaudited) (in thousands)

	Three Months						Six Months
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Net loss	$	(630	)	$	(32	)	$	(10,002	)	$	(4,119	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - foreign currency translation, net of tax		(1,584	)		802			(1,237	)		1,054
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(2,214	)		770			(11,239	)		(3,065	)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		1,205			(324	)		1,578			(368	)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	(1,009	)	$	446		$	(9,661	)	$	(3,433	)

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

(Unaudited) (in thousands, except share amounts)

	June 30,			December 31,
	2012			2011
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	533		$	3,329
Restricted cash		1,918			2,118
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $472 and $323		3,875			3,702
Inventories		1,686			2,297
Note receivable		100			700
Deferred tax asset		293			159
Income and operating taxes recoverable		1,364			1,659
Deposits and other current assets		1,116			1,049
Total current assets		10,885			15,013
Property, plant and equipment, net		28,868			27,995
Intangible assets, net		3,117			3,928
Goodwill		4,701			5,240
Other long-term assets		404			56
Total assets	$	47,975		$	52,232
LIABILITIES, TEMPORARY EQUITY AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	4,243		$	2,995
Accrued expenses		4,729			4,202
Long-term debt, current portion		7,437			6,792
Pre-petition liabilities		-			1,615
Total current liabilities		16,409			15,604
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt, net of current portion		9,917			7,933
Deferred tax liability		2,721			3,767
Derivative warrant liabilities		6,221			1,296
Total liabilities		35,268			28,600
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA		8,340			9,918
Equity:
Preferred stock, 20,000,000 authorized and none issued		-			-
Common stock, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 204,833,937 and 201,264,622 shares issued and outstanding		209,927			209,613
Accumulated deficit		(203,941	)		(194,911	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,619	)		(988	)
Total equity		4,367			13,714
Total liabilities, temporary equity and equity	$	47,975		$	52,232

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(Unaudited) (in thousands)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(10,002	)	$	(4,119	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		2,524			2,512
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable		292			132
Stock and share-based compensation		692			423
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		(506	)		141
Financing expense		1,544			-
Loss on extinguishment		2,986			-
Impairment of property, plant and equipment		1,069			-
Deferred tax benefit		(911	)		(255	)
Settlement with former officer		-			(267	)
Other		166			21
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(766	)		(655	)
Inventories		405			257
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(370	)		894
Pre-petition liabilities		(1,615	)		(3,352	)
Other		329			(476	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(4,163	)		(4,744	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Receipts on notes receivable		600			550
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(3,793	)		(4,501	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		276			-
Restricted cash		200			(401	)
Other		(16	)		(178	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(2,733	)		(4,530	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt and related warrants		2,411			730
Proceeds from sale of membership interests in Nutra SA, net of costs		-			10,725
Payments of debt		(5,345	)		(5,878	)
Proceeds from issuance of debt		7,052			3,871
Net cash provided by financing activities		4,118			9,448
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(18	)		(33	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(2,796	)		141
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		3,329			537
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	533		$	678
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for interest	$	704		$	452
Cash paid for income taxes		-			-

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of NutraCea and subsidiaries were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for reporting on Form 10-Q; therefore, as permitted under these rules, certain footnotes and other financial information included in audited financial statements were condensed or omitted.  The Interim Financial Statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the interim results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented.

These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The interim results reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year, or any other future period, and have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern based on the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

Certain reclassifications have been made to amounts reported for the prior year to achieve consistent presentation with the current year.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting pronouncements that are applicable to us and could potentially have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements, are discussed below.

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended guidance on fair value measurement and expanded the required disclosures related to fair value.  The amendments, among other things, clarify that the highest and best use concept applies only to nonfinancial assets and addresses the appropriate premiums and discounts to consider in fair value measurement.  We adopted the guidance prospectively, effective January 1, 2012.  Adoption did not have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In September 2011, the FASB amended guidance on goodwill impairment testing.  The amendments permit us to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test.  Previous guidance required us to test goodwill for impairment, on at least an annual basis, by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill (step one).  If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the second step of the test must be performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any.  Under the amendments, we are not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless we determine that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount.  We adopted the amendments effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests (if required) performed after January 1, 2012.  Adoption had no impact on our financial position or results of operations.

NOTE 2. CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION, LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT’S PLAN

Chapter 11 Reorganization

On November 10, 2009, NutraCea (the Parent Company) filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (Bankruptcy Code) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona (the Bankruptcy Court), in the proceeding entitled In re:  NutraCea, Case No. 2:09-bk-28817-CGC (the Chapter 11 Reorganization).  None of the Parent Company’s subsidiaries, including its Brazilian rice bran oil operation, were included in the bankruptcy filing.  The Parent Company continued to manage its assets and operate its business as “debtor-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court through the November 2010 plan effective date (see below).   Under the Bankruptcy Code, certain claims against the Parent Company in existence prior to the filing of the bankruptcy petition were stayed during the pendency of the Chapter 11 Reorganization.  Additional claims arose subsequent to the filing date from the Parent Company’s business operations, its secured borrowing from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. its employment of professionals, its disposition of certain non-core assets and its treatment of certain executory contracts.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

On August 10, 2010, the Parent Company and the official unsecured creditors committee filed with the Bankruptcy Court an amended plan of reorganization (Amended Plan) in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code.  The Amended Plan called for the payment in full of all allowed claims.  Creditors voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Amended Plan and, on October 27, 2010, the Bankruptcy Court entered its order confirming the Amended Plan.  The confirmation order became final on November 10, 2010, and the Amended Plan became effective on November 30, 2010.

The liabilities subject to compromise existing at December 31, 2009, became the Parent Company’s payment obligations under the Amended Plan of approximately $7.0 million when the Amended Plan became effective.  As of December 31, 2011, remaining unpaid creditor obligations are reflected as pre-petition liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.  Interest accrued on the unpaid pre-petition liabilities at an annual rate of 8.25% beginning in December 2010.

Through December 31, 2011, we had distributed $5.4 million to the unsecured creditors.  In January 2012, we made our final $1.6 million distribution to the general unsecured creditors.  Cumulatively, we made distributions totaling $7.0 million, representing 100% of the amount owed under the Amended Plan, plus accrued interest.  The distributions were made with the proceeds from (i) the sale of interests in Nutra SA LLC (Nutra SA), (ii) proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes, debentures and related warrants (iii) receipts on notes receivable and (iv) proceeds from the sale of the idle Phoenix facility.

Liquidity and Management’s Plans

We continue to experience losses and negative cash flows from operations which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.  Although we believe that we will be able to obtain the funds to operate our business, there can be no assurances that our efforts will prove successful.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.

We took steps in 2011 to improve profitability and liquidity by reducing our U.S. based employee headcount at both the corporate and plant operations level.  In the ongoing effort to improve profitability, significant emphasis will be placed on growing revenues.  The growth of revenues is expected to include the following:

· growth in existing markets for stabilized rice bran (SRB), rice bran oil (RBO) and defatted rice bran (DRB);

· expanding our product offerings and improving existing products;

· aligning with strategic partners who can provide channels for additional sales of our products; and

· implementing price increases.

In 2011 and the first six months of 2012, we issued shares of common stock and warrants to satisfy certain obligations in an effort to conserve cash.  In 2011 and the first six months of 2012, we also obtained funds from issuances of convertible debt and warrants.  The equity markets, however, were not a significant source of funds during 2011 and the first six months of 2012 due to our financial position and the state of the equity markets.  In the third quarter of 2012, we raised an additional $1.1 million from the issuances of convertible debt and warrants (see Note 16).  Improving financial performance and equity market conditions may allow us to raise equity funds in the future.  We intend to provide the necessary cash to continue operations through the monetization of certain assets, improved profitability and possible equity and/or debt financing transactions.  Some of these monetizations could result in additional impairment of asset values.  Asset monetization may include some or all of the following:

· sale of certain facilities;

· sale of a noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries; or

· sale of surplus equipment.

NOTE 3. GENERAL BUSINESS

We are a human food ingredient and animal nutrition company focused on the procurement, bio-refining and marketing of numerous products derived from rice bran.  We have proprietary and patented intellectual property that allows us to convert rice bran, one of the world’s most underutilized food sources, into a number of highly nutritious human food and animal nutrition products.  Our target markets are human food and animal nutrition manufacturers and retailers, as well as natural food, functional food and nutraceutical supplement manufacturers and retailers, both domestically and internationally.  We have developed a bio-refining approach to processing raw rice bran into various value added constituents such as stabilized rice bran (SRB), rice bran oil (RBO), defatted rice bran (DRB) and a variety of other valuable derivative products from each of these core products.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

We have three reportable business segments: (1) Corporate; (2) USA, which manufactures and distributes SRB in various granulations along with other products derived from rice bran via proprietary and patented enzyme treatment processes; and (3) Brazil, which extracts crude RBO and DRB from rice bran, which are then further processed into a number of valuable human food and animal nutrition products.  The Corporate segment includes general and administrative expenses including public company expenses, professional fees, financing related costs and other expenses not directly attributable to other segments.  No Corporate allocations are made to the other segments.  General corporate interest is not allocated.  For further information on segment results see Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements included herein.

The USA segment consists of two locations in California and two locations in Louisiana, all of which can produce SRB. One of the Louisiana SRB facilities, located in Lake Charles, has been idle since May 2009.  The USA segment also includes our Dillon, Montana Stage II facility which produces RiSolubles (a highly nutritious, carbohydrate and lipid rich fraction of SRB), RiFiber (a fiber rich derivative of SRB) and RiBalance (a complete rice bran nutritional package derived from further processing SRB).  The manufacturing facilities included in our USA segment have proprietary and patented processing equipment and technology for the  stabilization and further processing of rice bran into finished products.  In the first half of 2012, 45.8% of USA segment revenue was from sales of human food products and 54.2% was from sales of animal nutrition products.

The Brazil segment consists of the operation of our subsidiary Industria Riograndens De Oleos Vegetais Ltda. (Irgovel), located in Pelotas, Brazil.  Irgovel manufactures RBO and DRB products for both the human and animal food markets in Brazil and internationally.  Irgovel owns the largest rice bran processing facility in South America.  In refining RBO to an edible grade, several co-products are obtained.  One such product is distilled fatty acids, a valuable raw material for the detergent industry.  DRB is sold in bulk as animal feed and compounded with a number of other ingredients to produce complex animal nutrition products which are packaged and sold under Irgovel brands in the Brazilian market.  In the first half of 2012, 45.5% of Brazil segment product revenue was from sales of RBO products and 54.5% was from sales of DRB products.

NOTE 4. LOSS PER SHARE (EPS)

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during all periods presented.  Shares underlying options, warrants and convertible notes payable are excluded from the basic EPS calculation but are considered in calculating diluted EPS.

Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period increased by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding if the impact of assumed exercises and conversions is dilutive.  The dilutive effect of outstanding options and warrants is calculated using the treasury stock method.  The dilutive effect of outstanding convertible notes payable is calculated using the “if converted” method.

Below are reconciliations of the numerators and denominators in the EPS computations.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
NUMERATOR (in thousands):
Basic and diluted - net loss attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	(201	)	$	(21	)	$	(9,030	)	$	(4,080	)
DENOMINATOR:
Basic EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding		204,588,939			198,309,844			203,633,571			196,767,291
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding		-			-			-			-
Diluted EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding		204,588,939			198,309,844			203,633,571			196,767,291
Number of shares of common stock which could be purchased with weighted average outstanding securities not included in diluted EPS because effect would be antidilutive-
Stock options (average exercise price for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 of $0.24 and $0.25 per share)		39,821,934			38,734,230			39,335,617			40,734,884
Warrants (average exercise price for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 of $0.45 and $0.48 per share)		120,710,994			41,219,735			113,711,533			41,107,083
Convertible debt		49,300,000			2,000,000			44,529,813			1,500,000

The impact of potentially dilutive securities outstanding at June 30, 2012 and 2011, was not included in the calculation of diluted EPS in 2012 and 2011 because to do so would be antidilutive.  Those securities listed in the table above which were antidilutive in 2012 and 2011, which remain outstanding, could potentially dilute EPS in the future.

NOTE 5. REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA

A summary of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest follows (in thousands).

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, beginning of period	$	9,545		$	7,769		$	9,918		$	-
Investors' purchase of units		-			3,000			-			10,725
Investors' interest in net loss of Nutra SA		(429	)		(11	)		(972	)		(39	)
Investors' interest in other comprehensive income of Nutra SA		(776	)		335			(606	)		407
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, end of period	$	8,340		$	11,093		$	8,340		$	11,093

In December 2010, we entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (MIPA) with AF Bran Holdings-NL LLC and AF Bran Holdings LLC (Investors).  The transaction closed in January 2011.  The Investors agreed to purchase units in Nutra SA for an aggregate purchase price of $7.7 million.  Prior to the transaction, Nutra SA was a wholly owned subsidiary.  Nutra SA owns 100% of Irgovel.  Initially after the closing, effective in January 2011, we owned a 64.4% interest in Nutra SA, and the Investors owned a 35.6% interest in Nutra SA.  The Parent Company received $4.0 million of the January 2011 proceeds.  The remaining $3.7 million, less $0.5 million retained by Nutra SA for administrative expenses, was invested in Irgovel for capital improvements and working capital needs.

The Parent Company agreed to use $2.2 million of the funds received from the January 2011 transaction closing to repay amounts owed to its Class 6 general unsecured creditors in accordance with the Amended Plan.  The remaining $1.8 million was used for general corporate purposes, other unsecured creditor claims and administrative expenses associated with the Chapter 11 Reorganization.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

We received in the second quarter of 2011, an additional $3.0 million from the Investors - $1.0 million for the purchase of outstanding units in Nutra SA from the Parent Company, which was used by the Parent Company for working capital, and $2.0 million for the purchase of new units in Nutra SA, which was used by Irgovel to fund a capital expansion.  We received in the third quarter of 2011 an additional $0.9 million from the Investors for the purchase of outstanding units in Nutra SA from the Parent Company, which was used by the Parent Company for working capital.  These purchases increased the Investors’ interest in Nutra SA to a 49.0% interest as of December 31, 2011 and the Investors’ interest remained 49.0% throughout the first six months of 2012.

We determined that we continue to control Nutra SA after each of the Investors’ purchases and therefore we continue to consolidate Nutra SA.  We treated each Investor’s purchase similar to an equity transaction, with no gain or loss recognized in consolidated net income or comprehensive income.  The Investors’ share of Nutra SA’s net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (expense) after the January 2011 closing increases (decreases) redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA.

Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA is recorded in temporary equity, above the equity section and after liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets, because the Investors have the right to force a sale of Nutra SA assets in the future (see Drag Along Rights described below).  We have assessed the likelihood of the Investors exercising these rights as less than probable at June 30, 2012, in part because it is more likely the Investors will exercise other rights prior to January 2015.  We will continue to evaluate the probability of the Investors exercising their Drag Along rights each reporting period.  We will begin to accrete the redeemable noncontrolling interest up to fair value if and when it is probable the Investors will exercise these rights.

In the third quarter of 2011, in connection with the Investors’ purchase of additional units for $0.9 million, we entered into a waiver agreement to the MIPA and an amendment to the limited liability company agreement for Nutra SA, LLC (LLC agreement).  Under the waiver and amendment until the later of (i) the date the first phase of the Irgovel capital expansion project is completed or (ii) August 31, 2013, the Investors have the right to purchase additional units in Nutra SA at $2.00 per unit if (i) there are inadequate funds available from a Brazilian financial institution(s) to complete the first phase of the Irgovel capital expansion project or to operate Irgovel, creating a cash shortfall, and (ii) we are unable to fund the first $0.9 million of this shortfall, or our prorata share of any additional cash shortfall above the first $0.9 million, by purchasing additional units in Nutra SA at $2.00 per unit.

Under the LLC agreement, the business of Nutra SA is to be conducted by the manager, NutraCea’s CEO, subject to the oversight of the management committee.  The management committee is comprised of three NutraCea representatives and two Investors’ representatives.  Upon an event of default or a qualifying event, the management committee will no longer be controlled by NutraCea, and will include three Investors representatives and two NutraCea representatives.  In addition, following an event of default or a qualifying event, a majority of the members of the management committee may replace the manager of Nutra SA.

As of June 30, 2012, there have been no events of default.  Events of default, as defined in the MIPA, are:

· A Nutra SA business plan deviation, defined as the occurrence, in either 2012, 2013 or 2014, of a 20% unfavorable variation in two out of three of the following: (i) revenue, (ii) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) or (iii) debt,

· A Nutra SA EBITDA default, which is defined as the failure to achieve 85% of planned EBITDA for three consecutive quarters, or

· A material problem, which is defined as a material problem in a facility (unrelated to changes in law, weather, etc.) likely to cause a Nutra SA business plan deviation or Nutra SA EBITDA default, which results in damages not at least 80% covered by insurance proceeds.

As of June 30, 2012, there have been no qualifying events.  The LLC agreement, as amended in the third quarter of 2011, defines a qualifying event as any event prior to September 16, 2014, which results, or will result in, (i) a person or group of persons exercising the right to appoint members to our board of directors holding one third or more of the votes of all board members, (ii) the sale, exchange, pledge or use as guarantee of one half of our ownership interest in Nutra SA to a third party (iii) the bankruptcy of NutraCea or Nutra SA or (iv) the Investors’ purchase of additional units in Nutra SA under the waiver to the MIPA, such that the Investors’ ownership interest in Nutra SA exceeds 49.0%.

The Investors have certain rights, summarized below, under an investor rights agreement and the LLC agreement, as further defined in the agreements.

· Conversion Rights – The Investors may exchange units in Nutra SA for equity interests in Irgovel beginning in July 2011.  After any exchange, the Investors would possess the same rights and obligations with respect to the securities of Irgovel, as they have in Nutra SA.

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· Global Holding Company (GHC) Roll-Up – If we form an entity, GHC, to hold our Brazil segment assets, the Investors may exchange units in Nutra SA for equity interests in GHC.  The investors may exercise this right after the second anniversary of the formation of GHC or, if an event of default has occurred, after the later of January 2013 and the GHC formation date.  The appraised fair value of the Investors’ interest in Nutra SA would be used to determine the amount of ownership interest the Investors would receive in GHC.

· NutraCea Roll-Up – The Investors may exchange units in Nutra SA for NutraCea common stock..  This right is available upon the earlier of January 2014 or, if an event of default has occurred, January 2013.  We may elect to postpone our obligation to complete the NutraCea roll-up to January 2015 if the roll-up would result in over 25% of our common stock being owned by the Investors.  The appraised fair value of the Investors’ interest in Nutra SA and the market price of our stock would be used to determine the amount of ownership interest the Investors would receive in NutraCea.

· Drag Along Rights – The Investors have the right to force the sale of all Nutra SA assets after the earlier of (i) January 2015, (ii) January 2013 if an event of default occurs, (iii) February 2014 if we make a NutraCea roll-up postponement election or (iv) the date of a qualifying event.  The right terminates upon the occurrence of certain events (a $50 million Nutra SA initial public offering or a change of control, as defined).  We may elect to exercise a right of first refusal to purchase the Investors’ interest instead of proceeding to a sale.

In evaluating whether we maintain control over Nutra SA, we considered the matters which could be put to a vote of the members.  Until there is an event of default or a qualifying event, the Investors’ rights and abilities, individually or in the aggregate, do not allow them to substantively participate in the operations of Nutra SA.  The Investors do not currently have the ability to dissolve Nutra SA or otherwise force the sale of all its assets.  They do have such rights in the future (Drag Along Rights as described above).  We will continue to evaluate our ability to control Nutra SA each reporting period.

Cash on hand at our Brazil segment is generally unavailable for distribution to our Corporate and USA segments pursuant to the terms of the limited liability company agreement for Nutra SA.  We are restricted from competing with Nutra SA and Irgovel in Brazil as further described in the MIPA.

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NOTE 6. INVENTORIES

Inventories are composed of the following (in thousands):

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
Finished goods	$	984	$	906
Work in process		112		804
Raw materials		435		353
Packaging supplies		155		234
Total inventories	$	1,686	$	2,297

NOTE 7.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
Land	$	416	$	422
Furniture and fixtures		1,460		1,464
Plant		16,871		16,821
Computer and software		1,421		1,357
Leasehold improvements		189		189
Machinery and equipment		17,514		17,905
Construction in progress		9,683		5,775
Property, plant and equipment		47,554		43,933
Less accumulated depreciation		18,686		15,938
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	28,868	$	27,995

Included in property plant and equipment, net, is machinery and equipment not currently in use and carried at net realizable value of $1.2  million as of June 30, 2012.  Property, plant and equipment increased in the first six months of 2012 by $3.7 million due to the capital expansion project at Irgovel.  Included in accounts payable at June 30, 2012, is $2.3 million related to amounts payable for capital expansion project additions.

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NOTE 8.  DEBT

The following table summarizes current and long-term portions of debt (in thousands).

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
USA segment:
Senior convertible debenture, net	$	278	$	-
Subordinated convertible notes, net		4,176		2,126
Customer list purchase		62		448
Supplier note		9		59
Factoring agreement		320		262
		4,845		2,895
Brazil segment:
Capital expansion loans		3,584		3,789
Equipment financing		273		214
Working capital lines of credit		2,247		1,778
Advances on export letters of credit		3,713		2,838
Special tax programs		2,692		3,211
		12,509		11,830
Total debt		17,354		14,725
Current portion		7,437		6,792
Long-term portion	$	9,917	$	7,933

Convertible Notes and Debenture

During the first six months of 2012, we issued subordinated convertible notes, a senior convertible debenture and related warrants, which are described in the chart below.

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Issuance

Date of Debt  and/or   Warrant

Principal  Amount of  Notes and  Debenture (in  thousands)

Creditor's  Debt  Conversion  Right

Stated  Annual  Interest  Rate on  Debt

Maturity  Date of Debt

Number of  Shares Under  Warrant

Exercise Price  of Warrant

Expiration  Date of Warrant

Senior Convertible Debenture and Warrant

January 2012

$

870

Convertible immediately  at $0.15 per share

10

%

July 2013

6,250,000

Exercisable beginning July 2012 at $0.12 per share

July 2017

Subordinated Convertible Notes and Warrants

January 2012

4,325

Convertible immediately at $0.10 per share

10

%

January 2015

43,250,000

Exercisable immediately at $0.12 per share

January 2017

Subordinated Convertible Note and Warrant

May 2012

50

Convertible immediately at $0.10 per share

10

%

May 2015

500,000

Exercisable immediately at $0.12 per share

May 2017

$0.10 Transactional Warrants

January 2012

1,112,500

Exercisable immediately at $0.10 per share

January 2017

$0.15 Transactional Warrants

January 2012

250,000

Exercisable beginning July 2012 at $0.15 per share

January 2017

$0.10 Transactional Warrants

May 2012

12,500

Exercisable immediately at $0.10 per share

May 2017

All of the convertible debt and warrants listed in the table above contain full ratchet antidilution provisions and require the holders to provide us with 61 day notice prior to conversion or exercise to the extent the holder would have a beneficial ownership interest in our common stock in excess of 4.99% of our outstanding common stock immediately after conversion or exercise.  The transactional warrants were issued under the terms of our financial advisor agreement with Halpern Capital, Inc. (see Note 15).

In connection with the transactions described in Note 16, in the third quarter of 2012 (i) the terms of all of the subordinated convertible notes outstanding as of June 30, 2012 were modified such that the maturity date was extended from January and May 2015 to July 2015 and (ii) the conversion price of these subordinated convertible notes was lowered from $0.10 per share to $0.07 per share under their antidilution provisions.

The January 2012 senior convertible debenture and related warrant were issued for $0.8 million, a $0.1 million discount from the debenture’s stated principal amount.  We received cash proceeds of $0.6 million, net of cash financing costs.  In connection with the transaction described in Note 16, in the third quarter of 2012, this January 2012 debenture was replaced by a new debenture with a stated principal amount of $1.0 million, representing the original principal amount plus interest which will accrue through the January 2014 maturity.  Each of the new debentures is convertible immediately at $0.07 per share.  Commencing February 2013, we are required to redeem 1/12th of the $1.0 million principal each month until the January 2014 maturity date.  In lieu of a cash redemption we may elect to issue shares of common stock equal to the monthly redemption amount divided by the lesser of (i) the current debenture conversion price or (ii) 80% of the 20-day volume weighted average trading price of our common stock or (iii) the volume weighted average trading price of our common stock on the day immediately prior to the redemption date less $0.01.  The number of shares delivered may not exceed 20% of the number of shares traded in the 20-day trading period prior to payment.  The debenture is secured by a senior interest in substantially all of our assets, excluding our interest in Nutra SA.  Pursuant to the terms of the debenture, we may not pay any dividends while the debenture is outstanding.  Under the terms of the original January 2012 debenture, we had been required to redeem 1/12th of the $0.9 million principal each month commencing August 2012 until the July 2013 maturity date.

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The January 2012 subordinated convertible notes with a face amount of $4.3 million, and the related warrants to purchase 43,250,000 shares of common stock, were issued in exchange for $1.7 million cash, net of issuance costs, and surrender of then outstanding convertible notes with original principal totaling $2.3 million and a related warrant (old notes and old warrant).  Interest is payable monthly at an annual rate of 10%.  The notes are secured by a junior interest in substantially all of our assets, excluding our interest in Nutra SA.  The old notes and old warrant were held by Baruch Halpern, who became a director concurrent with the January 2012 transaction.  In exchange for surrendering the old notes and old warrant and an additional $0.1 million cash investment, we issued a $2.5 million subordinated convertible note and related warrant to purchase 25,000,000 shares of common stock to a trust beneficially owned by Mr. Halpern (Halpern Trust).  Three different directors (or entities beneficially owned by the directors) were among the other investors in the transaction and purchased for a total of $0.1 million subordinated convertible notes, in the principal amount of $0.1 million, and related warrants for the purchase a total of 1,000,000 shares of common stock.

The May 2012 subordinated convertible note with a face amount of $0.1 million, and the related warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock, were issued in exchange for $0.1 million cash, net of issuance costs.  Interest is payable monthly at an annual rate of 10%.  The notes are secured by a junior interest in substantially all of our assets, excluding our interest in Nutra SA.

A summary of the allocation of the proceeds from the January 2012 and May 2012 issuances of the senior convertible debenture, subordinated convertible notes and related warrants follows (in thousands).

				January 2012
	Senior Convertible			Subordinated Convertible Notes  and Warrants						May 2012  Subordinated
	Debenture			Halpern			Other			Convertible
	and Warrant			Trust			Investors			Note and Warrant			Total
(Increases) decreases in:
Debt - principal	$	(870	)	$	(2,500	)	$	(1,825	)	$	(50	)		(5,245	)
Debt - discount		870			630			1,825			50			3,375
Debt - derivative conversion liabilities		(296	)		(1,942	)		(1,417	)		(31	)		(3,686	)
Derivative warrant liabilities		(648	)		(2,473	)		(1,808	)		(40	)		(4,969	)
Debt (carrying amount of old note)		-			2,152			-			-			2,152
Equity		-			1,089			-			-			1,089
Loss on extinguishment		-			2,986			-			-			2,986
Financing expense		168			-			1,356			20			1,544
Other long -term assets - deferred finance costs		144			65			132			2			343
Proceeds, net of finance costs	$	632		$	(7	)	$	1,737		$	49		$	2,411

We accounted for the issuance of the $2.5 million subordinated convertible note and related warrant to the Halpern Trust as a significant modification to the old notes and warrant held by Mr. Halpern.  We recognized a loss on extinguishment for the difference between the fair value of the subordinated convertible note and warrant issued, determined using a lattice model and the total of (i) the Black-Scholes fair values of the conversion features embedded in the old notes, (ii) the Black-Scholes fair value of the old warrant, (iii) the carrying amount of the old notes and (iv) the proceeds received, net of issue costs.  The old notes’ embedded conversion features and the old warrant did not qualify as separate derivative liabilities and, therefore, we reduced equity by the January 2012 fair value of the embedded conversion features and warrant  determined using the Black-Scholes method.  We concluded that the new warrant issued was not indexed to our common stock because of the full ratchet antidilution provisions and should be recorded as a derivative liability and carried at fair value.  We also concluded that the embedded conversion feature in the new note should be accounted for separately from the host debt as a derivative liability and carried at fair value.

The $2.4 million in cash proceeds, net of issue costs, received from the issuance of the senior convertible debenture in January 2012, and the subordinated convertible notes issued to the other investors in January and May 2012 were allocated to convertible debt and warrants.  We concluded that the warrants were not indexed to our common stock because of the full ratchet antidilution provisions each contain and should be recorded as derivative liabilities and carried at fair value.  We also concluded that the embedded conversion features in the convertible debt should be accounted for separately from the host debt as derivative liabilities and carried at fair value.  We determined the fair value of each warrant and embedded conversion feature using a lattice model.  In each case, the fair value of the warrants and embedded conversion features exceeded the proceeds received, which resulted in the recognition of financing expense on the date of issuance.

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As of June 30, 2012, our convertible debt consists of the following components (in thousands):

		Senior			Subordinated Convertible  Notes
		Convertible			Halpern			Other
		Debenture			Trust			Investors			Total
Principal outstanding	$	(870	)	$	(2,500	)	$	(1,875	)	$	(5,245	)
Discount		870			559			1,875			3,304
Derivative conversion liabilities		(278	)		(1,271	)		(964	)		(2,513	)
Debt	$	(278	)	$	(3,212	)	$	(964	)		(4,454	)
Debt - current portion	$	(278	)	$	-		$	-		$	(278	)
Debt - long-term portion		-			(3,212	)		(964	)		(4,176	)

The discount recorded on the subordinated convertible note held by the Halpern Trust and the related deferred finance costs are amortized to interest expense under the effective interest method.  As a result we are recognizing interest expense on this note at an effective interest rate of 23.9%.

The debt discounts on the senior convertible debentures and subordinated convertible notes held by the other investors, listed in the table above, are also being amortized to interest expense under the effective interest method.  However, because the fair value at issuance of the conversion features and warrants exceeded the proceeds from these issuances, in each case, under the effective interest method, this will result in the debt discount being expensed when the principal of the convertible debt matures or is redeemed, in proportion to the principal reduction.  Deferred finance costs are also being amortized to interest expense under the effective interest method, in a similar fashion.

Changes in the fair value of the derivative liabilities subsequent to issuance are recognized in other income (expense).

The $2.4 million in proceeds from the January 2012 issuances of the senior convertible debenture, subordinated convertible notes and related warrants were used to make the final distributions to the unsecured creditors in January 2012 and for general corporate purposes.

NOTE 9.  EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS

A summary of equity activity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 (in thousands, except share data) follows.

	Common Stock					Accumulated			Accumulated  Other  Comprehensive			Total
	Shares		Amount			Deficit			Loss			Equity
Balance, December 31, 2011		201,264,622	$	209,613		$	(194,911	)	$	(988	)	$	13,714
Share-based compensation		-		500			-			-			500
Warrant exercised		1,552,667		711			-			-			711
Common stock issued for vendor services		1,207,000		192			-			-			192
Common stock issued in exchange for vested options		809,648		-			-			-			-
Cancellation of convertible notes and warrant		-		(1,089	)		-			-			(1,089	)
Foreign currency translation		-		-			-			(631	)		(631	)
Net loss		-		-			(9,030	)		-			(9,030	)
Balance, June 30, 2012		204,833,937	$	209,927		$	(203,941	)	$	(1,619	)	$	4,367

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A summary of stock option and warrant activity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 follows.

	Options							Equity and Liability Warrants
	Shares Under  Options			Weighted  Average  Exercise  Price		Weighted  Average  Remaining  Contractual  Life (Years)		Shares Under  Warrants			Weighted  Average  Exercise  Price		Weighted  Average  Remaining  Contractual  Life (Years)
Outstanding, December 31, 2011		38,588,721		$	0.27		6.3		46,789,364		$	1.04		1.7
Granted		5,487,148			0.16				51,375,000			0.12
Impact of anti-dilution clauses		-			-				29,414,109			-
Exercised		-			-				(5,003,038	)		0.10
Forfeited, expired or cancelled		(4,288,346	)		0.41				(2,323,186	)		0.22
Outstanding, June 30, 2012		39,787,523		$	0.24		6.4		120,252,249		$	0.45		2.5
Exercisable, June 30, 2012		29,520,330		$	0.26		5.6		114,002,249		$	0.47		2.4

Options

In January 2012, we issued 809,648 shares of common stock to a retiring director in exchange for the surrender of vested stock options exercisable for 1,454,596 shares of common stock.  The fair value of the vested options surrendered on the date of the stock issuance equaled the $0.1 million fair value of the stock issued.

For 2012, our non-employee directors agreed to accept stock options in lieu of cash representing one half of the board retainer fees to which they otherwise would have been entitled.  As a result, we issued options for the purchase of 1,096,505 shares of common stock in March 2012 and for 121,384 shares in April 2012, at an exercise price of $0.14 per share.  The stock options vested 25% in April 2012, and the remainder vests in installments through December 31, 2012.  The $0.2 million grant date fair value of the options equaled the cash fees to which the directors were otherwise entitled.

In 2012, our three executive officers are receiving in cash 83.3% or 90.0% of their stated contract salary, as detailed in their employment agreements.  In April 2012, our board of directors granted these officers stock options for the purchase of up to 852,592 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.12 per share.  The options vested 25% in April 2012, and the remainder vests in installments through 2012.  The $0.1 million grant date fair value of the options equaled the officers’ salary forbearance.

Warrants

We have outstanding warrants classified as equity (equity warrants) and as derivative warrant liabilities (liability warrants).  The following tables summarize information related to outstanding warrants.

	Equity Warrants							Liability Warrants
	Shares Under  Equity  Warrants			Weighted  Average  Exercise  Price		Weighted  Average  Remaining  Contractual  Life (Years)		Shares Under  Liability  Warrants			Weighted  Average  Exercise  Price		Weighted  Average  Remaining  Contractual  Life (Years)
Outstanding, December 31, 2011		3,474,370		$	0.30		3.5		43,314,994		$	1.10		1.5
Granted		-			-				51,375,000			0.12
Impact of antidilution clauses		-			-				29,414,109			-
Exercised		-			-				(5,003,038	)		0.10
Forfeited, expired or cancelled		(2,323,186	)		0.22				-			-
Outstanding, June 30, 2012		1,151,184		$	0.45		2.9		119,101,065		$	0.45		2.5
Exercisable, June 30, 2012		1,151,184		$	0.45		2.9		112,851,065		$	0.47		2.4

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		Outstanding as of June 30 2012						Outstanding as of December 31, 2011
Range of Exercise Prices	Type of  Warrant	Shares Under  Warrants		Weighted  Average  Exercise  Price		Average  Remaining  Contractual  Life  (in years)		Shares Under  Warrants		Weighted  Average  Exercise  Price		Average  Remaining  Contractual  Life  (in years)
$0.10	Liability		15,536,524	$	0.10		3.1		-	$	-		-
$0.12	Liability		50,000,000		0.12		4.6		-		-		-
$0.15	Liability		250,000		0.15		4.6		-		-		-
$0.20	Liability		-		-		-		9,707,282		0.20		3.2
$0.22-$0.23	Equity		605,730		0.23		4.4		2,928,916		0.22		3.8
$0.64	Liability		15,075,369		0.64		0.8		-		-		-
$0.69	Equity		545,454		0.69		1.3		545,454		0.69		1.8
$0.92	Liability		-		-		-		10,360,057		0.92		1.3
$0.95	Liability		38,239,172		0.95		0.1		-		-		-
$1.56	Liability		-		-		-		23,247,655		1.56		0.9
			120,252,249	$	0.45		2.5		46,789,364	$	1.04		1.7

We have certain warrant agreements in effect for outstanding liability warrants that contain antidilution clauses.  Under the antidilution clauses, in the event of equity issuances, we may be required to lower the exercise price on liability warrants and increase the number of shares underlying liability warrants.  Equity issuances may include issuances of our common stock, certain awards of options to employees, issuances of warrants and/or other convertible instruments below certain exercise prices.  The January 2012 and May 2012 issuances of the convertible debt and related warrants triggered the antidilution clauses in these warrant agreements and as a result, we lowered the exercise price and increased the number of underlying shares on certain liability warrants outstanding on the dates of the transactions.  The  issuances of convertible debt and related warrants in the third quarter of 2012 (see Note 16), triggered the antidilution clauses in these liability warrant agreements and as a result, we lowered the exercise price and increased the number of underlying shares on all liability warrants outstanding on the dates of those transactions as well.

During the first quarter of 2012, the holder of a liability warrant to purchase 5,003,038 shares of common stock exercised the warrant on a cashless basis and, as a result, we issued the holder 1,552,667 shares of our common stock.  We transferred the $0.7 million fair value of the liability warrant as of the date of exercise into equity.

NOTE 10.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Supply Commitments

Irgovel has commitments to supply three customers a total of 1,200 metric tons of rice bran oil product during the period of July 2012 to January 2013, at fixed prices.

Litigation

In addition to the matters discussed below, from time to time we are involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of our business.  When applicable, we record accruals for contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.  While the outcome of lawsuits and other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, individually or in the aggregate, no such lawsuits are expected to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.  Defense costs are expensed as incurred and are included in professional fees.

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Irgovel Stockholders Lawsuit

On August 28, 2008, former Irgovel stockholder David Resyng filed an indemnification suit against Irgovel, Osmar Brito and the remaining former Irgovel stockholders (Sellers), requesting: (i) the freezing of the escrow account maintained in connection with the transfer of Irgovel’s corporate control to us and the presentation of all documentation related to the transaction, and (ii) damages in the amount of the difference between (a) the sum received by David Resyng in connection with the judicial settlement agreement executed in the action for the partial dissolution of the limited liability company filed by David Resyng against Irgovel and the Sellers and (b) the amount received by the Sellers in connection with the sale of Irgovel’s corporate control to us, in addition to moral damages as determined in the court’s discretion.  The amount of damage claimed by Mr. Resyng is approximately $3 million.

We believe that the filing of the above lawsuit is a fundamental default of the obligations undertaken by the Sellers under the Quotas Purchase Agreement for the transfer of Irgovel’s corporate control, executed by and among the Sellers and us on January 31, 2008 (Purchase Agreement).  Consequently, we believe that the responsibility for any indemnity, costs and expenses incurred or that may come to be incurred by Irgovel and/or us in connection with the above lawsuit is the sole responsibility of the Sellers.

On February 6, 2009, the Sellers filed a collection lawsuit against us seeking payment of the second installment of the purchase price under the Purchase Agreement, which the Sellers allege is approximately $1.0 million.  We have withheld payment of the second installment pending resolution of the Resyng lawsuit noted above.  The Parent Company has not been served with any formal notices in regard to this matter so far.  To date, only Irgovel has received formal legal notice.  In addition, the Purchase Agreement requires that all disputes between us and the Sellers be adjudicated through arbitration.  As part of the Purchase Agreement, $2.0 million was deposited into an escrow account to cover contingencies with the net remaining funds payable to the Sellers upon resolution of all contingencies.  We believe any payout due to the lawsuit will be made out of the escrow account.  As of June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, the balance in the escrow account was $1.9 million and is included in restricted cash in our balance sheets.  There is an offsetting liability in accrued expenses in our balance sheets as of June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011.  We believe that there is no additional material exposure as any amounts determined to be owed as a result of the above noted litigation and contingencies will be covered by the escrow account.

NOTE 11.  EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN

In 2010, our board of directors approved a cash incentive bonus plan.  As of August 14, 2012, the plan provides for payment of $0.6 million to employees, employed at the time of payment, if all of the following conditions are met: (i) court approval of our Plan of Reorganization and successfully exiting the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, (ii) being cash flow positive, defined by our board as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and certain non-cash charges, and (iii) cash availability as determined by our board at its sole discretion.  Because the consolidated operating cash flow condition and cash availability condition were not met as of June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, our board of directors has not approved payments and no accruals have been recorded.

NOTE 12.  RECOVERY FROM FORMER CUSTOMER

In March 2011, pursuant to a settlement agreement with a former customer, we received $0.8 million in connection with a 2007 transaction with that customer.  We shipped products in 2007 to the customer and no revenue was recognized for the transaction under revenue recognition rules.  The customer had not remitted payment prior to the settlement.  The $0.8 million received is recorded as settlement with former customer in the statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

NOTE 13.  SEGMENT INFORMATION

We have three reportable business segments: (1) Corporate; (2) USA, which manufactures and distributes SRB in various granulations along with other products derived from rice bran via proprietary and patented enzyme treatment processes; and (3) Brazil, which extracts crude RBO and DRB from rice bran, which are then further processed into a number of valuable human food and animal nutrition products.  The Corporate segment includes general and administrative expenses including public company expenses, professional fees, financing related costs and other expenses not directly attributable to other segments.  No Corporate allocations are made to the other segments.  General corporate interest is not allocated.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The tables below present segment information for the periods identified and provide reconciliations of segment information to total consolidated information (in thousands).

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	3,153		$	6,558		$	9,711
Cost of goods sold		-			2,154			5,794			7,948
Gross profit		-			999			764			1,763
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(43	)		(308	)		(35	)		(386	)
Intersegment fees		56			-			(56	)		-
Impairment of property, plant and  equipment		-			(1,069	)		-			(1,069	)
Other operating expense		(1,447	)		(628	)		(1,113	)		(3,188	)
Loss from operations	$	(1,434	)	$	(1,006	)	$	(440	)	$	(2,880	)
Net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	1,259		$	(1,015	)	$	(445	)	$	(201	)
Interest expense		166			9			212			387
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			278			421			699
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		-			64			2,186			2,250

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	6,564		$	12,893		$	19,457
Cost of goods sold		-			4,553			11,400			15,953
Gross profit		-			2,011			1,493			3,504
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(71	)		(639	)		(460	)		(1,170	)
Intersegment fees		112			-			(112	)		-
Impairment of property, plant and equipment		-			(1,069	)		-			(1,069	)
Other operating expense		(2,723	)		(1,297	)		(2,500	)		(6,520	)
Loss from operations	$	(2,682	)	$	(994	)	$	(1,579	)	$	(5,255	)
Net loss attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	(7,009	)	$	(1,010	)	$	(1,011	)	$	(9,030	)
Interest expense		321			17			467			805
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			535			819			1,354
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		-			66			3,727			3,793

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	Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	2,890		$	7,612		$	10,502
Cost of goods sold		-			1,791			6,124			7,915
Gross profit		-			1,099			1,488			2,587
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(55	)		(306	)		(321	)		(682	)
Intersegment fees		56			-			(56	)		-
Other operating expense		(1,650	)		(1,007	)		(1,223	)		(3,880	)
Loss from operations	$	(1,649	)	$	(214	)	$	(112	)	$	(1,975	)
Net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	322		$	(304	)	$	(39	)	$	(21	)
Interest expense		131			72			221			424
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			276			368			644
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		-			39			2,609			2,648

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	5,493		$	13,657		$	19,150
Cost of goods sold		-			3,476			10,881			14,357
Gross profit		-			2,017			2,776			4,793
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(112	)		(621	)		(627	)		(1,360	)
Settlement with former customer		-			800			-			800
Intersegment fees		112						(112	)		-
Other operating expense		(3,274	)		(1,963	)		(2,244	)		(7,481	)
Income (loss) from operations	$	(3,274	)	$	233		$	(207	)	$	(3,248	)
Net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	(4,029	)	$	127		$	(178	)	$	(4,080	)
Interest expense		316			102			394			812
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			433			719			1,152
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		-			82			4,419			4,501

The tables below present segment information for selected balance sheet accounts (in thousands).

	Corporate				USA		Brazil				Consolidated
As of June 30, 2012
Inventories	$	-			$	657	$	1,029			$	1,686
Property, plant and equipment, net		220				9,605		19,043				28,868
Goodwill		-				-		4,701	(1	)		4,701
Intangible assets, net		-				1,368		1,749				3,117
Total assets		3,245	(2	)		13,068		31,662				47,975
As of December 31, 2011
Inventories		-				617		1,680				2,297
Property, plant and equipment, net		263				11,899		15,833				27,995
Goodwill		-				-		5,240	(1	)		5,240
Intangible assets, net		-				1,612		2,316				3,928
Total assets		4,672	(2	)		14,219		33,341				52,232

(1) All changes in goodwill between December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2012, relate to foreign currency translation.

(2) Corporate segment total assets include cash, restricted cash, note receivable, property and other assets.

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The following table presents revenue by geographic area (in thousands).

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
United States	$	2,787	$	2,440	$	5,816	$	4,761
Brazil		4,855		5,358		9,771		9,466
Other international		2,069		2,704		3,870		4,923
Total revenues	$	9,711	$	10,502	$	19,457	$	19,150

The following table presents property, plant and equipment by geographic area (in thousands).

	June 30,  2012		December 31,  2011
United States	$	9,825	$	12,162
Brazil		19,043		15,833
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	28,868	$	27,995

NOTE 14.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables and accounts payable approximates their carrying value due to their shorter maturities.  As of June 30, 2012, the fair value of our convertible debt is approximately $1.4 million higher than the carrying value of that debt, based on a lattice method calculation of fair value, using a market yield.  The fair value of our other debt approximates the carrying value of that debt based on the interest rates of debt of a similar nature, with similar maturities.

Fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Certain assets and liabilities are presented in the financial statements at fair value.  Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include derivative warrant and conversion liabilities.  Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis   may include property, plant and equipment.

We assess the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market:

● Level 1 – inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable.

● Level 2 – inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, currency exchange rates and yield curves.

● Level 3 – inputs are not observable in the market and include management’s judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

For instruments measured using Level 3 inputs, a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances is disclosed.

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The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

			As of June 30, 2012
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
Derivative warrant liabilities	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	(6,221	)	$	(6,221	)
Derivative conversion liabilities	(2	)		-		-		(2,513	)		(2,513	)
Total liabilities at fair value			$	-	$	-	$	(8,734	)	$	(8,734	)

			As of December 31, 2011
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
Derivative warrant liabilities	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	(1,296	)	$	(1,296	)
Total liabilities at fair value			$	-	$	-	$	(1,296	)	$	(1,296	)

(1) We have certain warrant agreements in effect that contain antidilution clauses.  Under the antidilution clauses, in the event of equity issuances, we may be required to lower the exercise price on liability warrants and increase the number of shares underlying liability warrants.  Equity issuances may include issuances of our common stock, certain awards of options to employees, issuances of warrants and/or other convertible instruments below certain exercise prices.  We account for the warrants with these antidilution clauses as liability instruments.  These warrants are valued using the lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.

The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the warrant.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Risk-free interest rate		0.1% - 0.7%		0.1% - 0.8%
	(0.6% weighted average)		(0.2% weighted average)
Expected volatility		91%		84%

(2) Our outstanding convertible debt contains antidilution clauses.  Under the antidilution clauses, in the event of equity issuances, we may be required to lower the conversion price on the convertible debt.  Equity issuances may include issuances of our common stock, certain awards of options to employees, issuances of warrants and/or other convertible instruments below certain conversion prices.  We account for the derivative conversion liabilities related to convertible debt with these antidilution clauses as liability instruments, separate from the host debt.  The derivative conversion liabilities are classified as debt on our balance sheets. These conversion liabilities are valued using a lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.

The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the underlying debt.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	June 30, 2012
Risk-free interest rate		0.3-0.4%
	(0.4% weighted average)
Expected volatility		91%

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The following tables summarize the changes in level 3 items measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Fair Value as of Beginning  of Period			Total Realized  and  Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Issuance of  New  Instruments			Net Transfers (Into) Out of  Level 3		Fair Value,  at End of  Period			Change in  Unrealized  Gains  (Losses) on  Instruments  Still Held
				(1)						(2)
Derivative warrant liability	$	(1,296	)	$	(667	)	$	(4,969	)	$	711	$	(6,221	)	$	(272	)
Derivative conversion liability		-			1,173			(3,686	)		-		(2,513	)		1,173
Total Level 3 fair value	$	(1,296	)	$	506		$	(8,655	)	$	711	$	(8,734	)	$	901

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Fair Value  as of Beginning  of Period			Total Realized  and  Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Issuance of  New  Warrants		Net Transfers (Into) Out of  Level 3		Fair Value, at End of Period			Change in  Unrealized  Gains  (Losses) on  Instruments  Still Held
				(1)
Derivative warrant liability	$	(1,628	)	$	(141	)	$	-	$	-	$	(1,769	)	$	(141	)
Total Level 3 fair value	$	(1,628	)	$	(141	)	$	-	$	-	$	(1,769	)	$	(141	)

(1)  Included in change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities in our consolidated statements of operations.

(2)  Represents transfers to equity as a result of a holder exercising a warrant.

The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value in our balance sheets on a nonrecurring basis (in thousands) as of June 30, 2012:

											2012
			As of June 30, 2012								Impairment
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Losses
												(1)
Property, plant and equipment	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	1,155	$	1,155	$	1,069
Property, plant and equipment			$	-	$	-	$	1,155	$	1,155	$	1,069

(1) During the second quarter of 2012, machinery and equipment not currently in use was evaluated for impairment and as a result was written down to estimated fair value.  Fair value is an estimate of net realizable value comprised of an estimate of proceeds from sale, based on an internal evaluation of market conditions, less estimated costs to sell.  The estimate of net realizable value is subject to change.

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NOTE 15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Transactions with Director Baruch Halpern

In January 2012, Baruch Halpern became a member of our board of directors.  Mr. Halpern is the principal in Halpern Capital, Inc. (HC).  Under a February 2011 financial advisor agreement we are obligated to pay HC success fees ranging from 2.5% to 5.0% of the consideration received from certain equity, convertible securities or debt transactions.  We must also issue warrants to purchase shares of common stock that equal from 2.5% to 5.0% of the consideration received in those transactions, divided by either the market price of the common stock or the conversion price of the securities issued in the transaction.  This agreement terminated April 1, 2012, however, we remain obligated to pay HC success fees and issue HC warrants on any transaction with an investor introduced by HC occurring though March 31, 2013.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, in connection with the January 2012 issuances of the subordinated convertible notes and senior convertible note, and related warrants, described in Note 8, HC received $0.1 million in cash fees under the financial advisor agreement.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, Mr. Halpern also received warrants exercisable for 712,500 and 12,500 shares of our common stock at $0.10 per share, which were owed to HC under the financial advisor agreement.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012, Mr. Halpern also received warrants exercisable for 150,000 shares of our common stock at $0.15 per share, which were also owed to HC under the financial advisor agreement.  During the six months ended June 30, 2011, HC received no success fees.

In January 2012, we agreed to extend the expiration dates on certain liability warrants held by Mr. Halpern and others, for the purchase of 5,166,520 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share from July 2014 to January 2017.  The resulting $0.1 million change in the fair value of the warrants was expensed in other income (expense).

Mr. Halpern held as of June 30, 2012, $2.5 million of subordinated convertible notes and as of December 31, 2011, all of our outstanding convertible notes.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we received $0.1 million of cash in connection with issuances of convertible debt and related warrants to the Halpern Trust.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, we paid less than $0.1 million of interest on the convertible notes beneficially owned by Mr. Halpern and made no principal payments.  During the three months ended March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, we received $0.5 million and $0.2 million of cash in connection with issuances of convertible debt and related warrants to the Halpern Trust.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we paid HC $0.3 million relevant to HC’s class 6 general unsecured creditor claim as part of our payment obligations under the Amended Plan of Reorganization.  During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we paid HC $0.4 million relevant to HC’s class 6 general unsecured creditor claim as part of our payment obligations under the Amended Plan of Reorganization.  The claim represented payment for services rendered prior to the November 2009 bankruptcy petition filing.

Other Transactions with Directors

In April 2012, Henk Hoogenkamp became a member of our board of directors.  In 2011, Mr. Hoogenkamp performed consulting services for NutraCea under an independent contractor agreement.  Under the agreement, as amended, NutraCea agreed to pay Mr. Hoogenkamp a total of $0.1 million as compensation for services in 2011.  In addition, NutraCea issued to Mr. Hoogenkamp 150,000 shares of our common stock which fully vested on December 31, 2011.  In June 2011, we entered into an amendment to the independent contractor agreement, which reduced the scope of the consulting services and reduced his compensation during the last six months of 2011.   Mr. Hoogenkamp agreed to be paid less than $0.1 million for his consulting services in 2011 and we agreed to extend the exercise period for certain stock options issued to Mr. Hoogenkamp for the purchase of up to 440,000 shares of our common stock to June 30, 2015.  The change in fair value of the warrants was less than $0.1 million.  Effective January 1, 2012, under a new one-year independent contractor consulting agreement, we issued Mr. Hoogenkamp 1,000,000 shares of our common stock, which were to vest in twelve equal monthly installments during 2012.  In April 2012, in connection with Mr. Hoogenkamp’s appointment to the Board of Directors, we terminated the independent contractor agreement and agreed to immediately vest all of the 1,000,000 shares of common stock previously granted.  During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we paid and expensed less than $0.1 million for fees owed under the independent contractor agreements.

W. John Short (CEO and director), Zanesville Partners Fund, LLC, which is beneficially owned by James C. Lintzenich (director), and the Edward L. McMillan Revocable Trust, which is beneficially owned by Edward L. McMillan (director), collectively invested $0.1 million in the January 2012 subordinated convertible notes and related warrants issuance described further in Note 8.

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NOTE 16.  SUBSEQUENT FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

In the third quarter of 2012, the outstanding senior convertible debenture was replaced by a new debenture with a stated principal amount of $1.0 million.  In exchange for $0.3 million, we also issued the holder a new senior convertible debenture with a stated principal amount of $0.3 million, and a related warrant to purchase 18,560,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.08 per share.  The warrant is exercisable from January 2013 through its expiration in January 2018.  Each of the new debentures are convertible immediately into shares of common stock at $0.07 per share.  Commencing February 2013, we are required to redeem 1/12th of the principal of each debenture each month until the January 2014 maturity dates.  In lieu of a cash redemption we may elect to issue shares of common stock equal to any monthly redemption amount divided by the lesser of (i) the current debenture conversion price or (ii) 80% of the 20-day volume weighted average trading price of our common stock or (iii) the volume weighted average trading price of our common stock on the day immediately prior to the redemption date less $0.01.  The number of shares delivered may not exceed 20% of the number of shares traded in the 20-day trading period prior to payment.  The debentures are secured by a senior interest in substantially all of our assets, excluding our interest in Nutra SA.  Pursuant to the terms of the debentures, we may not pay any dividends while the debentures are outstanding.

In the third quarter of 2012, we issued subordinated convertible notes with a face amount of $0.9 million and related warrants to purchase 12,142,857 shares of common stock in exchange for $0.8 million cash, net of issuance costs.  Mr. Halpern invested $0.1 million in one of the subordinated convertible notes with a face amount of $0.1 million and the related warrant to purchase 1,428,571 shares of common stock.  The notes mature in July 2015.  Interest is payable monthly at an annual rate of 10%.  The notes are secured by a junior interest in substantially all of our assets, excluding our interest in Nutra SA.  The warrants related to these subordinated convertible notes have an exercise price of $0.08 per share and expire in July 2017.

During the third quarter of 2012, in connection with the issuances of the subordinated convertible notes and senior convertible note HC will receive less than $0.1 million in cash fees and warrants with a five-year term exercisable for 482,142 shares of our common stock at $0.07 per share, which are owed to HC under the financial advisor agreement.

All of the convertible debt and warrants issued in the third quarter of 2012 contain full ratchet antidilution provisions and require the holders to provide us with 61 day notice prior to conversion or exercise to the extent the holder would have a beneficial ownership interest in our common stock in excess of 4.99% of our common stock immediately after conversion or exercise.

In connection with the third quarter 2012 issuances of the senior convertible debentures and the subordinated notes and related warrants, in the third quarter of 2012, pursuant to antidilution clauses, we were required to lower the exercise price on all then outstanding liability warrants and to increase the number of shares underlying all then outstanding liability warrants.  Pursuant to antidilution clauses, we were also required to lower the conversion price on all then outstanding convertible debt to $0.07 per share.

In the third quarter of 2012, the maturity dates of all of the subordinated convertible notes outstanding as of June 30, 2012, were extended to July 2015.  In addition, during the third quarter of 2012, the expiration dates of 81.5 % of the warrants issued to the subordinated convertible note holders in January 2012 were extended to July 2017 in exchange for the holders agreeing to an exercise price of $0.08 per share, rather than the $0.07 per share exercise price to which the holders would otherwise be entitled under the antidilution provisions in those warrants.

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis addresses material changes in the results of operations and financial condition of NutraCea and subsidiaries for the periods presented.  This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, the related notes thereto, and management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2011.

We are a human food ingredient and animal nutrition company focused on the procurement, bio-refining and marketing of numerous products derived from rice bran.  We have proprietary and patented intellectual property that allows us to convert rice bran, one of the world’s most underutilized food sources, into a number of highly nutritious human food and animal nutrition products.  Our target markets are human food and animal nutrition manufacturers and retailers, as well as natural food, functional food and nutraceutical supplement manufacturers and retailers, both domestically and internationally.  We have developed a bio-refining approach to processing raw rice bran into various value added constituents such as stabilized rice bran (SRB), rice bran oil (RBO), defatted rice bran (DRB) and a variety of other valuable derivative products from each of these core products.

We have three reportable business segments: (1) Corporate; (2) USA, which manufactures and distributes SRB in various granulations along with other products derived from rice bran via proprietary and patented enzyme treatment processes; and (3) Brazil, which extracts crude RBO and DRB from rice bran, which are then further processed into a number of valuable human food and animal nutrition products.  The Corporate segment includes general and administrative expenses including public company expenses, professional fees, financing related costs and other expenses not directly attributable to other segments.  No Corporate allocations are made to the other segments.  General corporate interest is not allocated.  For further information on segment results see Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements included herein.

The USA segment consists of two locations in California and two locations in Louisiana, all of which can produce SRB. One of the Louisiana SRB facilities, located in Lake Charles, has been idle since May 2009.  The USA segment also includes our Dillon, Montana Stage II facility which produces RiSolubles (a highly nutritious, carbohydrate and lipid rich fraction of SRB), RiFiber (a fiber rich derivative of SRB) and RiBalance (a complete rice bran nutritional package derived from further processing SRB).  The manufacturing facilities included in our USA segment have proprietary and patented processing equipment and technology for the stabilization and further processing of rice bran into finished products.   In the first half of 2012, 45.8% of USA segment revenue was from sales of human food products and 54.2% was from sales of animal nutrition products.

The Brazil segment consists of the operation of our subsidiary Industria Riograndens De Oleos Vegetais Ltda. (Irgovel), located in Pelotas, Brazil.  Irgovel manufactures RBO and DRB products for both the human and animal food markets in Brazil and internationally.  Irgovel owns the largest rice bran processing facility in South America.  In refining RBO to an edible grade, several co-products are obtained.  One such product is distilled fatty acids, a valuable raw material for the detergent industry.  DRB is sold in bulk as animal feed and compounded with a number of other ingredients to produce complex animal nutrition products which are packaged and sold under Irgovel brands in the Brazilian market.  In the first half of 2012, 45.5% of Brazil segment product revenue was from sales of RBO products and 54.5% was from sales of DRB products.

Irgovel is currently undergoing a capital expansion project involving installation of new equipment and improvements to existing infrastructure.  Financing for significant equipment purchases was secured in the fourth quarter of 2011.  Additional financing and/or capital will be required to complete all phases of the project.  As a result of the project, we also expect production at the Irgovel facility to shut down in the fourth quarter of 2012 for approximately 4-6 weeks while certain new equipment is brought on line.  Where possible, we intend to stock pile certain inventory for sale during the period the plant is shut-down.

Results of Operations

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND 2011

Consolidated net loss attributable to NutraCea shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2012, was $0.2 million compared to $0.0 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  Net loss increased $0.6 million, however $0.4 million of the increase in net loss was attributable to the noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA.

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Revenue and Gross Profit

Revenues (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2012		% of  Total  Revenues		2011		% of  Total  Revenues		Change			%  Change
USA segment	$	3,153		32.5	$	2,890		27.5	$	263			9.1
Brazil segment		6,558		67.5		7,612		72.5		(1,054	)		(13.8	)
Total revenues	$	9,711		100.0	$	10,502		100.0	$	(791	)		(7.5	)

Consolidated revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2012, were $9.7 million compared to $10.5 million in the prior year period, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 7.5%.  The decrease in our Brazil segment was due to the decline in the average foreign currency exchange rate between periods as described below.

USA segment revenues improved 9.1% in the second quarter of 2012 compared to the second quarter of 2011.  Animal feed product revenues decreased $0.1 million on lower volume and human nutrition product revenues increased $0.4 million due to the impact of price increases and higher volume.

Brazil segment revenues decreased 13.8%, or $1.1 million, in the second quarter of 2012 from the second quarter of 2011.  Revenues decreased $1.5 million as a result of the 18.4% decline in the average foreign currency exchange rate between quarters.  Offsetting the $1.5 million decline was a $0.4 million net increase in revenues comprised of the following:

· a $0.6 million increase in bulk DRB revenues; and

· a $0.5 million increase in refined oil and derivative product revenues; offset by

· a $0.1 million decline in bagged animal feed product revenues;

· a $0.3 million decline in crude oil revenues; and

· a $0.3 million decline in shipping and handling revenues

Bulk DRB revenues shifted from bagged animal feed products to bulk DRB and oil revenues shifted from crude RBO to refined oil.  Production disruptions during the capital expansion at Irgovel necessitated the shift to bulk DRB sales.  The shift from crude oil sales to refined oil sales is part of a strategy to shift revenues to refined oil and higher margin derivative products.

Gross profit (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2012		Gross  Profit %		2011		Gross  Profit %		Change			Change  in Gross  Profit %
USA segment	$	999		31.7	$	1,099		38.0	$	(100	)		(6.3	)
Brazil segment		764		11.6		1,488		19.5		(724	)		(7.9	)
Total gross profit	$	1,763		18.2	$	2,587		24.6	$	(824	)		(6.5	)

Consolidated gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2012, was $1.8 million compared to $2.6 million in the prior year period, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 6.5 percentage points.

The USA segment gross profit was negatively impacted $0.3 million by higher raw bran prices per ton in the quarter ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the prior year quarter.  Raw bran costs were on a continually escalating trend starting in early 2011 and have continued to rise through the first quarter of 2012, before moderating slightly during the second quarter of 2012.  This caused a USA segment margin erosion of approximately 8.3 percentage points.  To partially offset the impact of higher raw bran prices, we increased SRB selling prices in the first and fourth quarter of 2011. The full impact of those increases are reflected in the second quarter of 2012.

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The Brazil segment gross profit deteriorated $0.7 million, or 7.9 percentage points, from 19.5% to 11.6%.  Gross profit decreased $0.2 million as a result of the 18.4% decline in the average foreign currency exchange rate between quarters.  The remaining margin reduction was attributable to higher raw bran costs, an unfavorable shift in sales mix to lower margin bulk animal feed products and decreased plant efficiency.  Raw bran costs were approximately 18.2% higher as of June 30, 2012 compared to June 30, 2011.  Only a portion of these higher costs were offset by higher selling prices.  The plant inefficiencies associated with the capital expansion project resulted in higher production costs in 2012.

Operating Expenses (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Corporate			USA		Brazil		Consolidated
Selling, general and administrative	$	1,261		$	936	$	861	$	3,058
Professional fees		229			-		287		516
Impairment of property, plant and equipment		-			1,069		-		1,069
Intersegment fees		(56	)		-		56		-
Total operating expenses	$	1,434		$	2,005	$	1,204	$	4,643

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Corporate			USA		Brazil		Consolidated
Selling, general and administrative	$	1,168		$	1,313	$	1,283	$	3,764
Professional fees		537			-		261		798
Intersegment fees		(56	)		-		56		-
Total operating expenses	$	1,649		$	1,313	$	1,600	$	4,562

	Favorable (Unfavorable) Change
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Selling, general and administrative	$	(93	)	$	377		$	422		$	706
Professional fees		308			-			(26	)		282
Impairment of property, plant and equipment		-			(1,069	)		-			(1,069	)
Intersegment fees		-			-			-			-
Total operating expenses	$	215		$	(692	)	$	396		$	(81	)

Consolidated operating expenses were $4.6 million for the second quarter of 2012 and 2011.  On a consolidated basis, the $0.7 million improvement in selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) expense and $0.3 million improvement in professional fees was offset by the $1.1 million impairment of property, plant and equipment

Corporate segment SG&A increased $0.1 million quarter-over-quarter as a result of an increase in share-based compensation expense. USA segment SG&A expense decreased $0.4 million between periods due to a $0.2 million reduction in payroll and related costs and an overall decline in other expenses.  Brazil segment SG&A improved $0.4 million due to the decline in the average foreign exchange rate between periods and a correction to prior period depreciation which was recorded in the second quarter of 2012.

Professional fees are primarily expenses associated with consultants, accounting, auditing, tax compliance, SOX 404 compliance, and outside legal counsel.  The $0.3 million reduction in Corporate professional fees was due to a $0.2 million reduction in legal expenses and a $0.1 million reduction in consulting charges.  Brazil segment professional fees were relatively unchanged between periods.

During the second quarter of 2012, machinery and equipment not currently in use was evaluated for impairment and as a result was written down $1.1 million to estimated fair value.  Fair value is an estimate of net realizable value comprised of an estimate of proceeds from sale, based on an internal evaluation of market conditions, less estimated costs to sell.  The estimate of net realizable value is subject to change.

Intersegment fees relate to Brazil segment fees payable to the Corporate segment beginning in January 2011 under the agreements with the investors in Nutra SA (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements).  The charges are intended to compensate the Corporate segment for management time spent on Irgovel operations.

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Other Income (Expense) (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Interest income	$	12		$	-		$	4		$	16
Interest expense		(166	)		(9	)		(212	)		(387	)
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		2,868			-			-			2,868
Financing expense		(20	)		-			-			(20	)
Foreign currency exchange, net		-			-			(576	)		(576	)
Other		-			-			(20	)		(20	)
Other income (expense)	$	2,694		$	(9	)	$	(804	)	$	1,881

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Interest income	$	17		$	-		$	50		$	67
Interest expense		(131	)		(72	)		(221	)		(424	)
Change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities		2,435			-			-			2,435
Foreign currency exchange, net		-			-			9			9
Other		(375	)		-			283			(92	)
Other income (expense)	$	1,946		$	(72	)	$	121		$	1,995

	Favorable (Unfavorable) Change
	Corporate			USA		Brazil			Consolidated
Interest income	$	(5	)	$	-	$	(46	)	$	(51	)
Interest expense		(35	)		63		9			37
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		433			-		-			433
Financing expense		(20	)		-		-			(20	)
Foreign currency exchange, net		-			-		(585	)		(585	)
Other		375			-		(303	)		72
Other income (expense)	$	748		$	63	$	(925	)	$	(114	)

Consolidated other income was $1.9 million for the second quarter of 2012, compared to other income of $2.0 million for the first quarter of 2011.  The $0.4 million increase in other income recognized from the change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities was offset by the $0.6 million increase on other expense as a result of increased foreign currency exchange losses.

Our liability warrants and conversion liabilities are valued using the lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations. The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants and make certain other assumptions.  See Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements.  The decline in the price of our common stock during the second quarter of 2012 and the second quarter of 2011 was the primary reason the derivative warrant and conversion liabilities fair value fell in each period, resulting in the recognition of other income.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND 2011

Consolidated net loss attributable to NutraCea shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2012, was $9.0 million, or $0.04 per share, compared to $4.1 million, or $0.02 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  The decline of $5.0 million between periods was primarily due to the $1.5 million financing expense and the $3.0 million loss on extinguishment recognized in connection with the January 2012 issuance of the subordinated convertible notes, senior convertible debenture and related warrants (see Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion).

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Revenue and Gross Profit

Revenues (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012		% of  Total  Revenues		2011		% of  Total  Revenues		Change			%  Change
USA segment	$	6,564		33.7	$	5,493		28.7	$	1,071			19.5
Brazil segment		12,893		66.3		13,657		71.3		(764	)		(5.6	)
Total revenues	$	19,457		100.0	$	19,150		100.0	$	307			1.6

Consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2012, were $19.5 million compared to $19.2 million in the prior year period, an increase of $0.3 million, or 1.6%.

USA segment revenues improved 19.5% in the first half of 2012 compared to the first half of 2011.  Animal feed product revenues increased $0.7 million and human nutrition product revenues increased $0.6 million due to the impact of price increases and higher volume.  These gains were offset by a $0.3 million decline in revenues from toll processing infant cereal products which ceased in April 2011.

Brazil segment revenues decreased 5.6%, or $0.8 million, in the first half of 2012 from the first half of 2011.  Revenues decreased $1.8 million as a result of the 12.1% decline in the average exchange rate between these periods.  Offsetting the $1.8 million decline was a $1.0 million net increase in revenues comprised of the following:

· a $1.6 million increase in bulk DRB revenues; and

· a $1.0 million increase in refined oil and derivative product revenues; offset by

· a $0.4 million decline in bagged animal feed product revenues;

· a $0.7 million decline in crude oil revenues; and

· a $0.5 million decline in shipping and handling revenues

DRB revenues experienced a shift from bagged animal feed products to bulk DRB and oil revenues experienced a shift from crude RBO to refined oil.  Production disruptions during the capital expansion at Irgovel necessitated the shift to bulk DRB sales.  The shift from crude oil sales to refined oil sales is part of a strategy to shift revenues to higher margin refined oil and derivative product sales.

Gross profit (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012		Gross  Profit %		2011		Gross  Profit %		Change			Change  in Gross  Profit %
USA segment	$	2,011		30.6	$	2,017		36.7	$	(6	)		(6.1	)
Brazil segment		1,493		11.6		2,776		20.3		(1,283	)		(8.7	)
Total gross profit	$	3,504		18.0	$	4,793		25.0	$	(1,289	)		(7.0	)

Consolidated gross profit for the first half of 2012, was $3.5 million compared to $4.8 million in the prior year period, a decrease of $1.3 million, or 7.0 percentage points.

The USA segment gross profit was negatively impacted $0.7 million by higher raw bran prices per ton in the six months ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the prior year six month period.  Raw bran costs were on a continually escalating trend starting in early 2011 and have continued to rise through the first quarter of 2012, before moderating slightly during the second quarter of 2012.  This caused a USA segment margin erosion of approximately 10.2 percentage points.  To partially offset the impact of higher raw bran prices, we increased SRB selling prices in the first and fourth quarters of 2011. The full impact of those increases impacted the first half of 2012.

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The Brazil segment gross profit deteriorated $1.3 million, or 8.7 percentage points, from 20.3% to 11.6%.  Gross profit decreased $0.2 million as a result of the 12.1% decline in the average foreign currency exchange rate between periods.  The remaining margin reduction was attributable to higher raw bran costs, an unfavorable shift in sales mix to lower margin bulk animal feed products and decreased plant efficiency.  Raw bran costs were approximately 18.2% higher as of June 30, 2012 compared to June 30, 2011.  Only a portion of these higher costs could be offset with higher selling prices.  The plant inefficiencies associated with the capital expansion project resulted in higher production costs in 2012.

Operating Expenses (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Corporate			USA		Brazil		Consolidated
Selling, general and administrative	$	2,394		$	1,936	$	2,373	$	6,703
Professional fees		400			-		587		987
Intersegment fees		(112	)		-		112		-
Impairment of property, plant and equipment		-			1,069		-		1,069
Total operating expenses	$	2,682		$	3,005	$	3,072	$	8,759

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Corporate			USA			Brazil		Consolidated
Selling, general and administrative	$	2,390		$	2,551		$	2,300	$	7,241
Professional fees		996			33			571		1,600
Intersegment fees		(112	)		-			112		-
Recovery from former customer		-			(800	)		-		(800	)
Total operating expenses	$	3,274		$	1,784		$	2,983	$	8,041

	Favorable (Unfavorable) Change
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Selling, general and administrative	$	(4	)	$	615		$	(73	)	$	538
Professional fees		596			33			(16	)		613
Intersegment fees		-			-			-			-
Impairment of property, plant and equipment		-			(1,069	)		-			(1,069	)
Recovery from former customer		-			(800	)		-			(800	)
Total operating expenses	$	592		$	(1,221	)	$	(89	)	$	(718	)

Consolidated operating expenses were $8.8 million for the first half of 2012, compared to $8.0 million for the first half of 2011, an increase of $0.7 million.

Corporate segment selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) were relatively flat between periods.  The favorable impacts of (i) a $0.4 million reduction  payroll and related costs and (ii) a $0.4 million broad reduction in other expenses due to cost containment efforts were offset by the unfavorable impacts of (i)  a $0.4 million increase in  share-based compensation expense and (ii) income of $0.4 million in the first half of 2011 associated with a settlement with a former officer.

Corporate professional fees improved $0.6 million between periods.  Professional fees are primarily expenses associated with consultants, accounting, auditing, tax compliance, SOX 404 compliance, and outside legal counsel.  Legal expense declined $0.4 million and other professional expenses declined $0.2 million between periods.  In 2011, we incurred significant audit and other consultant fees related to preparation of our 2009 and 2010 Form 10-Q and Form 10-K filings, which were delayed and filed in the first quarter of 2011.

USA segment SG&A expenses decreased $0.6 million between periods due to lower payroll and related costs of $0.3 million and an overall decline in other expenses.  Payroll and related costs were lower as a result of reductions in workforce.

During the second quarter of 2012, machinery and equipment not currently in use was evaluated for impairment and as a result was written down $1.1 million to estimated fair value.  Fair value is an estimate of net realizable value comprised of an estimate of proceeds from sale, based on an internal evaluation of market conditions, less estimated costs to sell.  The estimate of net realizable value is subject to change.

The $0.8 million recovery from customer in the first quarter of 2011 was nonrecurring in nature (see Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements).

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Brazil segment SG&A decreased $0.1 million between periods.  The 12.7% reduction in the average foreign currency exchange rate reduced Brazil SG&A $0.3 million between periods.  Offsetting this reduction was a net $0.2 million increase in SG&A expense as a result of (i) a $0.2 million increase in the provision for doubtful accounts  and (ii) $0.2 million increase in payroll expense as a result of government mandated annual cost of living adjustments that were effective beginning June 2011, and general merit raises, offset by (iii) a $0.2 million decrease in other expenses.

Brazil segment professional fees were relatively unchanged between periods.  Professional fees include management and meeting attendance fees payable to the investors who own a noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, LLC (Investors) (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements).

Intersegment fees relate to Brazil segment fees payable to the Corporate segment beginning in January 2011 under the agreements with the investors in Nutra SA (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements).  The charges are intended to compensate the Corporate segment for management time spent on Irgovel operations.

Other Income (Expense) (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Interest income	$	18		$	-		$	45		$	63
Interest expense		(321	)		(17	)		(467	)		(805	)
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		506			-			-			506
Loss on extinguishment		(2,986	)		-			-			(2,986	)
Financing expense		(1,544	)		-			-			(1,544	)
Foreign currency exchange, net		-			-			(782	)		(782	)
Other		-			-			(110	)		(110	)
Other income (expense)	$	(4,327	)	$	(17	)	$	(1,314	)	$	(5,658	)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Interest income	$	30		$	-		$	50		$	80
Interest expense		(316	)		(102	)		(394	)		(812	)
Change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities		(141	)		-			-			(141	)
Foreign currency exchange, net		-			-			53			53
Other		(328	)		-			269			(59	)
Other income (expense)	$	(755	)	$	(102	)	$	(22	)	$	(879	)

	Favorable (Unfavorable) Change
	Corporate			USA		Brazil			Consolidated
Interest income	$	(12	)	$	-	$	(5	)	$	(17	)
Interest expense		(5	)		85		(73	)		7
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		647			-		-			647
Loss on extinguishment		(2,986	)		-		-			(2,986	)
Financing expense		(1,544	)		-		-			(1,544	)
Foreign currency exchange, net		-			-		(835	)		(835	)
Other		328			-		(379	)		(51	)
Other income (expense)	$	(3,572	)	$	85	$	(1,292	)	$	(4,779	)

Consolidated other expense increased to $5.7 million for the first half of 2012, compared to other expense of $0.9 million for the first half of 2011.  Of the $4.8 million increase, $4.5 million was the result of the $1.5 million in financing expense and the $3.0 million loss on extinguishment recognized in connection with the January 2012 and May 2012 issuances of the subordinated convertible notes, senior convertible debenture and related warrants (see Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion).

Our liability warrants and conversion liabilities are valued using the lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations. The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants and make certain other assumptions.  See Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

We continue to experience losses and negative cash flows from operations on a consolidated basis which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.  Although we believe that we will be able to obtain the funds necessary to continue as a going concern there can be no assurances that our efforts will prove successful.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.

With respect to liquidity and capital resources, we manage the Brazil segment, consisting currently of our plant in Brazil, separately from our U.S. based Corporate and USA segments.  Cash on hand at our Brazil segment is generally unavailable for distribution to our Corporate and USA segments pursuant to the terms of the limited liability company agreement for Nutra SA, LLC.  Cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, is presented below by segment (in thousands).

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Corporate  and USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Net loss	$	(8,019	)	$	(1,983	)	$	(10,002	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations:
Depreciation and amortization		1,245			1,279			2,524
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities		(506	)		-			(506	)
Financing expense		1,544			-			1,544
Loss on extinguishment		2,986			-			2,986
Impairment of property, plant and equipment		1,069			-			1,069
Other adjustments, net		859			(620	)		239
Changes in operating asset and liabilities:
Pre-petition liabilities		(1,615	)		-			(1,615	)
Other changes, net		(513	)		111			(402	)
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(2,950	)	$	(1,213	)	$	(4,163	)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Corporate  and USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Net loss	$	(3,902	)	$	(217	)	$	(4,119	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operations:
Depreciation and amortization		1,166			1,346			2,512
Change in fair value of derivative warrant liability		141			-			141
Other adjustments, net		581			(527	)		54
Changes in operating asset and liabilities:
Pre-petition liabilities		(3,352	)		-			(3,352	)
Other changes, net		(274	)		294			20
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(5,640	)	$	896		$	(4,744	)

Corporate and USA

On a combined basis, the Corporate and USA segments used $3.0 million of cash in operating activities in the first six months of 2012 compared to $5.6 million in the first six months of 2011.  Prepetition liability payments in the first half of 2012 and 2011 were $1.6 million and $3.4 million.

We took steps in 2011 to improve profitability and liquidity by reducing our U.S. based employee headcount at both the corporate and plant operations level.  In the ongoing effort to improve profitability, significant emphasis will be placed on growing revenues.  The growth of revenues is expected to include the following:

· growth in existing markets for stabilized rice bran (SRB), rice bran oil (RBO) and defatted rice bran (DRB);

· expanding our product offerings and improving existing products;

· aligning with strategic partners who can provide channels for additional sales of our products; and

· implementing price increases.

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In 2011 and the first six months of 2012, we issued shares of common stock and warrants to satisfy certain obligations in an effort to conserve cash.  In 2011 and the first six months of 2012, we also obtained funds from issuances of convertible debt and warrants.  The equity markets, however, were not a significant source of funds during the first six months of 2012 and 2011 due to our financial position and the state of the equity markets.  Improving financial performance and equity market conditions may allow us to raise equity funds in the future.  In the third quarter of 2012, we raised an additional $1.1 million from the issuances of convertible debt and warrants (see Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements).  We intend to provide the necessary cash to continue operations through the monetization of certain assets, improved profitability and possible equity and/or debt financing transactions.  Some of these monetizations could result in additional impairment of asset values.  Asset monetization may include some or all of the following:

· sale of certain facilities;

· sale of a noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries; or

· sale of surplus equipment.

Corporate and SRB segment cash flows from operations continue to improve.  Payments of pre-petition liabilities reduced cash flows from operations in the periods paid, but were in payment of obligations incurred prior to our November 2009 filing of the voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.  We made distributions to unsecured creditors which reduced pre-petition liabilities by $1.6 million in the first six months of 2012 and $3.4 million in the first six months of 2011.  The funds for the 2012 creditor distributions were derived from receipts on notes receivable, and proceeds from issuances of the subordinated convertible notes, senior convertible debentures and related warrants in January 2012.  All unsecured creditors who participated in the court supervised restructuring have been paid all amounts due in accordance with the amended plan of reorganization approved by the bankruptcy court.

Cash used in investing activities in the first six months of 2012 included $0.3 million of proceeds from the sale of USA segment equipment, $0.6 million from collections of USA segment notes receivable and $0.2 million of restricted cash released for the payment of pre-petition liabilities.

Cash provided by financing activities in the first six months of 2012 included $2.4 million of proceeds, net of costs, which we received from the issuances of subordinated convertible notes, the senior convertible debenture and related warrants (see Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements).  The net proceeds of $2.4 million have been used to fund the working capital needs of the Corporate and USA segments, including payments to the unsecured creditors.  In addition, during the first six months of 2012, the Corporate and USA segments received $1.2 million in proceeds from the factoring agreement debt and paid $1.1 million on factoring agreement debt..

Brazil

The Brazil segment used $1.2 million in operating cash in the first six months of 2012 due to the higher net loss, compared to providing $0.9 million of operating cash in the first six months of 2011.  Funding of capital expansion projects is being provided by proceeds received from the sale of Nutra SA, LLC (Nutra SA) membership interests, as discussed further below, and bank debt.

During the first quarter of 2011, Irgovel began disbursing cash for capital improvements which are part of a project to expand production capacity and improve operational efficiency.  In the first six months of 2012 and 2011, these disbursements totaled $3.7 million and $4.4 million.

Irgovel is currently undergoing a capital expansion project involving installation of new equipment and improvements to existing infrastructure.  Financing for significant equipment purchases was secured in the fourth quarter of 2011.  Additional financing and/or capital will be required to complete all phases of the project.  As a result of the project, we also expect production at the Irgovel facility to shut down in the fourth quarter of 2012 for approximately 4-6 weeks while certain new equipment is brought on line.  Where possible, we intend to stock pile certain inventory for sale during the period the plant is shut-down.

In December 2010, we entered into a membership interest purchase agreement with AF Bran Holdings-NL LLC and AF Bran Holdings LLC (the Investors).  The Investors agreed to purchase a 35.6% interest in Nutra SA for an aggregate purchase price of $7.7 million.  The Corporate segment received $4.0 million of the January 2011 proceeds.  The remaining amount of $3.7 million, less $0.5 million retained by Nutra SA for administrative expenses, was invested in Irgovel for capital improvements and working capital needs. We received in the second quarter of 2011, an additional $3.0 million from the Investors - $1.0 million for the purchase of outstanding units in Nutra SA from the Corporate segment, which was used by that segment for working capital, and $2.0 million for the purchase of new units in Nutra SA, which was used by Irgovel to fund a capital expansion.  During 2011, the Investors purchased additional membership interests and as of June 30, 2012, own a 49.0% interest in Nutra SA.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have not entered into any transactions with unconsolidated entities whereby we have financial guarantees, subordinated retained interests, derivative instruments or other contingent arrangements that expose us to material continuing risk, contingent liabilities, or any other obligation under a variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides us financing and liquidity support or market risk or credit risk support.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosures on the date of the financial statements.  On an ongoing basis, we evaluate the estimates, including, but not limited to, those related to revenue recognition.  We use authoritative pronouncements, historical experience and other assumptions as the basis for making judgments.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

For further information about other critical accounting policies, see the discussion of critical accounting policies in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting pronouncements that are applicable to us and could potentially have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements, are discussed below.

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended guidance on fair value measurement and expanded the required disclosures related to fair value.  The amendments, among other things, clarify that the highest and best use concept applies only to nonfinancial assets and addresses the appropriate premiums and discounts to consider in fair value measurement.  We adopted the guidance prospectively, effective January 1, 2012.  Adoption did not have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In September 2011, the FASB amended guidance on goodwill impairment testing.  The amendments permit us to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test.  Previous guidance required us to test goodwill for impairment, on at least an annual basis, by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill (step one).  If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the second step of the test must be performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any.  Under the amendments, we are not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless we determine that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount.  We adopted the amendments effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests (if required) performed after January 1, 2012.  Adoption had no impact on our financial position or results of operations.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

We evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this report due to the material weaknesses identified below.

As reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, filed on March 30, 2012, management identified the following material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report at our Brazilian subsidiary, Irgovel,:

· One individual prepared and entered journal entries in the accounting system and preformed account reconciliations which were not subject to independent review and approval.  Documentation of the review and approval of key control documents was lacking;

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· Year end physical inventory procedures in place were not sufficient to ensure all physical inventory was counted and that obsolete and slow moving inventory was isolated and identified during the count; and

· Unapproved invoices could be entered into the accounting system and paid by an electronic payment process allowing inappropriate expenditures to potentially go undetected.

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we began remediation of the above weaknesses.  We added additional accounting personnel at Irgovel and began re-aligning responsibilities to enhance segregation of duties.

Except as noted in the immediately preceding paragraph, there were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

We are involved in or subject to, or may become involved in or subject to, routine litigation, claims, disputes, proceedings and investigations in the ordinary course of business.  While the outcome of lawsuits and other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, individually or in the aggregate, no such lawsuits are expected to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.  When applicable, we record accruals for contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, liquidity or future results.  The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and below are not the only risks facing our company.  Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity or future results.

The capital expansion project and planned temporary shutdown at our Irgovel facility could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Irgovel is currently undergoing a capital expansion project involving installation of new equipment and improvements to existing infrastructure.  As a result of the project, we expect production at the Irgovel facility to shut down in the fourth quarter of 2012 for approximately 4-6 weeks while certain new equipment is brought on line.  Where possible, we intend to stock pile certain inventory for sale during the period the plant is shut-down.    During such shut down, we will have to continue to expend capital to maintain the Irgovel facility and equipment.  Facility shutdown and subsequent restart expenses may adversely affect periodic results when these events occur.

In addition, the installation of new equipment at the Irgovel facility involves significant uncertainties, including the following: our new equipment may not perform as expected; the new equipment may differ from design and/or specifications and redesign or modification of the equipment may be required to correct equipment that does not perform as expected, which could require additional facility shutdowns until the equipment has been redesigned or modified as necessary.  The costs related to the capital expansion project are uncertain, the costs may increase beyond those projected and additional financing may be necessary to complete the project.  Any of these risks associated with the capital expansion project could lead to lower revenues or higher costs or otherwise have a negative impact on our future results of operations and financial condition.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the quarter ended June 30, 2012, we issued the securities described below without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

On May 17, 2012, we issued a creditor a convertible note in the principal amount of $50 thousand, which is convertible into common stock at $0.10 per share and bears interest at an annual rate of 10.0%, and a warrant to purchase up to a total of 500,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.12 per share.  See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements contained herein for further description of the transaction.

Effective May 17, 2012, in connection with the May 17, 2012, financing described above, we issued warrants under a financial advisor agreement.  We issued warrants exercisable for 12,500 shares of our common stock at $0.10 per share, expiring May 17, 2017.

On June 30, 2012, we issued 67,500 shares of our common stock pursuant to a consulting agreement.

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As a result of convertible debt, warrant and equity issuances previously described, we adjusted the exercise price and increased the number of shares underlying existing warrants to purchase common stock, issued to the investors and advisors in prior equity financings pursuant, to the antidilution provisions contained in the respective warrants.  All of the changes were to warrants held by existing warrant holders without additional consideration pursuant to the terms of the respective financings, and no commission or other remuneration was paid or given directly or indirectly to any person in connection therewith.  The changes to the existing warrants, as summarized in the table below, were exempt from registration under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933.

	Before Events				After Events
Date of Issuance	Shares Under  Warrants		Exercise Price		Shares Under  Warrants		Exercise  Price		Increase in  Shares Under  Warrants
February 2007		37,166,157	$	0.98		38,239,172	$	0.95		1,073,015
April 2008		15,020,013		0.64		15,075,369		0.64		55,356

Unless otherwise indicated above, the securities were issued pursuant to the private placement exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.  All issuances above were made without any public solicitation, to a limited number of persons and were acquired for investment purposes only.

Cash on hand at our Brazil segment is generally unavailable for distribution to our Corporate and USA segments pursuant to the terms of the limited liability company agreement for Nutra SA, LLC.  Pursuant to the terms of the senior convertible debenture that we issued in January 2012, we may not pay any dividends while the debenture is outstanding.

Item 3.  Defaults upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5.  Other Information

None

Item 6.  Exhibits

The following exhibits are attached hereto and filed herewith:

Exhibit Number	Description of Exhibit
31.1	Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS (1)	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH (1)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL (1)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF (1)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Definition Document
101.LAB (1)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Label Document
101.PRE (1)	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Presentation Document

(1) XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  August 14, 2012	NutraCea
	By:	/s/ W. John Short
		W. John Short
		Chief Executive Officer

By:	/s/ J. Dale Belt
	Jerry Dale Belt
	Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer

 Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, W. John Short, certify that:

1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of NutraCea;

2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4) The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report was prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

5) The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s disclosure internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:  August 14, 2012	/s/ W. John Short
	Name: W. John Short
	Title: Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Jerry Dale Belt, certify that:

1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of NutraCea;

2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4) The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report was prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

5) The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s disclosure internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:  August 14, 2012	/s/ J. Dale Belt
	Name: Jerry Dale Belt
	Title: Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of NutraCea (the Company) for the period ended June 30, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), each of the undersigned, in the capacities and on the date indicated below, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:

1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Company.

Dated:  August 14, 2012
	/s/ W. John Short
	W. John Short
	Chief Executive Officer

/s/ J. Dale Belt

Jerry Dale Belt

Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

The foregoing certification is being furnished in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-47551 and shall not be considered filed as part of the Form 10-Q.

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Fair value of stock issued		$ 0.1		$ 0.2	$ 0.1				$ 0.7
Vesting (in hundredths)			25.00%		25.00%
Number of executive officers receiving stock options in lieu of a portion of their compensation						3
Percentage of compensation taken in cash from certain executive officers (in hundredths)											83.30%	90.00%

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SUBSEQUENT FINANCING TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Related party fees	$ 100,000
Related party, received warrants description	Warrants with a five-year term exercisable for 482,142 shares of our common stock at $0.07 per share, which are owed to HC under the financial advisor agreement
Minimum beneficial ownership interest to be required to give notice prior to conversion or exercise	4.99%
Change of maturity description	In the third quarter of 2012, the maturity dates of all of the subordinated convertible notes outstanding as of June 30, 2012, were extended to July 2015. In addition, during the third quarter of 2012, the expiration dates of 81.5 % of the warrants issued to the subordinated convertible note holders in January 2012 were extended to July 2017 in exchange for the holders agreeing to an exercise price of $0.08 per share, rather than the $0.07 per share exercise price to which the holders would otherwise be entitled under the antidilution provisions in those warrants.
Debenture Replacement [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Principal amount	1,000,000
Exchange consideration	300,000
Exchanged debt features description	Issued the holder a new senior convertible debenture with a stated principal amount of $0.3 million, and a related warrant to purchase 18,560,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.08 per share. The warrant is exercisable from January 2013 through its expiration in January 2018. Each of the new debentures are convertible immediately into shares of common stock at $0.07 per share. Commencing February 2013, we are required to redeem 1/12th of the principal of each debenture each month until the January 2014 maturity dates. In lieu of a cash redemption we may elect to issue shares of common stock equal to any monthly redemption amount divided by the lesser of (i) the current debenture conversion price or (ii) 80% of the 20-day volume weighted average trading price of our common stock or (iii) the volume weighted average trading price of our common stock on the day immediately prior to the redemption date less $0.01. The number of shares delivered may not exceed 20% of the number of shares traded in the 20-day trading period prior to payment.
Face amount	1,000,000
Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Principal amount	900,000
Face amount	$ 900,000
Convertible note warrant feature description	Related warrants to purchase 12,142,857 shares of common stock in exchange for $0.8 million cash, net of issuance costs. Mr. Halpern invested $0.1 million in one of the subordinated convertible notes with a face amount of $0.1 million and the related warrant to purchase 1,428,571 shares of common stock. The notes mature in July 2015. Interest is payable monthly at an annual rate of 10%. The notes are secured by a junior interest in substantially all of our assets, excluding our interest in Nutra SA. The warrants related to these subordinated convertible notes have an exercise price of $0.08 per share and expire in July 2017.
Conversion of stock description	61 day
Minimum beneficial ownership interest to be required to give notice prior to conversion or exercise	4.99%
Lower conversion price on outstanding convertible debt (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07

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LOSS PER SHARE (EPS) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
LOSS PER SHARE (EPS) [Abstract]
Basic and diluted - net (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$ (201)	$ (21)	$ (9,030)	$ (4,080)
Basic EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares)	204,589,000	198,310,000	203,634,000	196,767,000
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Diluted EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares)	204,589,000	198,310,000	203,634,000	196,767,000
Shares Under Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Potentially dilutive equity security	39,821,934	38,734,230	39,335,617	40,734,884
Average exercise price of options (in dollars per share)	$ 0.24		$ 0.25
Warrant [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Potentially dilutive equity security	120,710,994	41,219,735	113,711,533	41,107,083
Average exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share)	$ 0.45		$ 0.48
Convertible Debt [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Potentially dilutive equity security	49,300,000	2,000,000	44,529,813	1,500,000

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INVENTORIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

INVENTORIES [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories are composed of the following (in thousands):

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
Finished goods	$	984	$	906
Work in process		112		804
Raw materials		435		353
Packaging supplies		155		234
Total inventories	$	1,686	$	2,297

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RECOVERY FROM FORMER CUSTOMER (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2011
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement received and recorded as income	$ 0.8

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DEBT (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended									6 Months Ended																			6 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012 Other Investors [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 USA Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 USA Segment [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Brazil Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Brazil Segment [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Subordinated Convertible Notes, Net Debt [Member] Halpern Trust [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Subordinated Convertible Notes, Net Debt [Member] Other Investors [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Subordinated Convertible Notes, Net Debt [Member] USA Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Subordinated Convertible Notes, Net Debt [Member] USA Segment [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Senior Convertible Debenture, Net [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Senior Convertible Debenture, Net [Member] USA Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Senior Convertible Debenture, Net [Member] USA Segment [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Customer List Purchase [Member] USA Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Customer List Purchase [Member] USA Segment [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Supplier Note [Member] USA Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Supplier Note [Member] USA Segment [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Factoring Agreement [Member] USA Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Factoring Agreement [Member] USA Segment [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Capital Expansion Loans [Member] Brazil Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Capital Expansion Loans [Member] Brazil Segment [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Equipment Financing [Member] Brazil Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Equipment Financing [Member] Brazil Segment [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Working Capital Lines of Credit [Member] Brazil Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Working Capital Lines of Credit [Member] Brazil Segment [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Advances on export letter of credit [Member] Brazil Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Advances on export letter of credit [Member] Brazil Segment [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Special Tax Programs [Member] Brazil Segment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Special Tax Programs [Member] Brazil Segment [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Senior Convertible Debenture and Warrant [Member] January 2012 [Member]	May 31, 2012 Subordintated Convertible Notes and Warrants [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Subordintated Convertible Notes and Warrants [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Subordintated Convertible Notes and Warrants [Member] January 2012 [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Subordintated Convertible Notes and Warrants [Member] May 2012 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Subordintated Convertible Notes and Warrants [Member] Halpern Trust [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Subordintated Convertible Notes and Warrants [Member] Halpern Trust [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Subordintated Convertible Notes and Warrants [Member] Halpern Trust [Member] January 2012 [Member]	Jan. 31, 2012 Subordintated Convertible Notes and Warrants [Member] Other Investors [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Subordintated Convertible Notes and Warrants [Member] Other Investors [Member] January 2012 [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Transactional Warrants at 0.10 Per Share [Member] January 2012 [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Transactional Warrants at 0.10 Per Share [Member] May 2012 [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Transactional Warrants at 0.15 Per Share [Member] January 2012 [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Convertible debt [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Debenture [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 17,354,000	$ 14,725,000		$ 4,845,000	$ 2,895,000	$ 12,509,000	$ 11,830,000	$ (3,212,000)	$ (964,000)	$ 4,176,000	$ 2,126,000	$ (278,000)	$ 278,000	$ 0	$ 62,000	$ 448,000	$ 9,000	$ 59,000	$ 320,000	$ 262,000	$ 3,584,000	$ 3,789,000	$ 273,000	$ 214,000	$ 2,247,000	$ 1,778,000	$ 3,713,000	$ 2,838,000	$ 2,692,000	$ 3,211,000														$ (4,454,000)
Current portion	7,437,000	6,792,000						0	0			(278,000)																																(278,000)
Long-term portion	9,917,000	7,933,000						(3,212,000)	(964,000)			0																																(4,176,000)
Date of debt and/or warrant																															Jan. 31, 2012			Jan. 31, 2012	May 31, 2012						Jan. 31, 2012	May 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012
Principal amount of notes and debentures								(2,500,000)	(1,875,000)			(870,000)																			870,000			50,000	4,325,000									(5,245,000)
Debt Conversion, Price Per Share																															$ 0.15			$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Stated annual interest rate (in hundredths)																															10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Maturity date of debt																															Jul. 31, 2013				May 31, 2015
Number of shares under warrant (in shares)																															6,250,000			500,000	43,250,000						1,112,500	12,500	250,000
Exercisable terms																															Exercisable beginning July 2012 at			Exercisable immediately at	Exercisable immediately at						Exercisable immediately at	Exercisable immediately at	Exercisable beginning July 2012 at
Exercise price per warrant																															$ 0.12			$ 0.12	$ 0.12						$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.15
Expiration date of warrant																															Jul. 31, 2017			May 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017						Jan. 31, 2017	May 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017
Required number of days notice prior to conversion or exercise	61 day
Minimum beneficial ownership interest to be required to give notice prior to conversion or exercise (in hundredths)	4.99%
Convertible debt modification description																																												The terms of all of the subordinated convertible notes outstanding as of June 30, 2012 were modified such that the maturity date was extended from January and May 2015 to July 2015 and (ii) the conversion price of these subordinated convertible notes was lowered from $0.10 per share to $0.07 per share under their antidilution provisions.
Proceeds from Other Debt			2,400,000									800,000																				100,000	1,700,000			100,000	2,500,000		100,000						1,000,000
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs												100,000
Debenture replacement description																																													In connection with the transaction described in Note 16, in the third quarter of 2012, this January 2012 debenture was replaced by a new debenture with a stated principal amount of $1.0 million, representing the original principal amount plus interest which will accrue through the January 2014 maturity. Each of the new debentures is convertible immediately at $0.07 per share. Commencing February 2013, we are required to redeem 1/12th of the $1.0 million principal each month until the January 2014 maturity date. In lieu of a cash redemption we may elect to issue shares of common stock equal to the monthly redemption amount divided by the lesser of (i) the current debenture conversion price or (ii) 80% of the 20-day volume weighted average trading price of our common stock or (iii) the volume weighted average trading price of our common stock on the day immediately prior to the redemption date less $0.01. The number of shares delivered may not exceed 20% of the number of shares traded in the 20-day trading period prior to payment. The debenture is secured by a senior interest in substantially all of our assets, excluding our interest in Nutra SA. Pursuant to the terms of the debenture, we may not pay any dividends while the debenture is outstanding. Under the terms of the original January 2012 debenture, we had been required to redeem 1/12th of the $0.9 million principal each month commencing August 2012 until the July 2013 maturity date.
Terms of conversion feature												Commencing August 2012, we are required to redeem 1/12th of the $0.9 million principal each month until the July 2013 maturity date. In lieu of a cash redemption we may elect to issue shares equal to the monthly redemption amount divided by the lesser of (i) the current debenture conversion price ($0.15 per share at June 30, 2012) or (ii) 80% of the 20-day volume weighted average price of our common stock or (iii) the volume weighted average price of our common stock on the day immediately prior to the redemption date less $0.01.
Face amount																																100	4,300
Granted (in shares)																																500,000	43,250,000			25,000,000			1,000,000
Original principal of surrendered notes	2,300,000
Number of directors (or entities beneficially owned by the directors)			3
(Increases) decreases in [Abstract]
Debt - principal	(5,245,000)																														(870,000)				(50,000)			(2,500,000)		(1,825,000)
Debt - discount	3,375,000																														870,000				50,000			630,000		1,825,000
Debt - derivative conversion liabilities	(3,686,000)																														(296,000)				(31,000)			(1,942,000)		(1,417,000)
Derivative warrant liabilities	(4,969,000)																														(648,000)				(40,000)			(2,473,000)		(1,808,000)
Debt (carrying amount of old note)	2,152,000																														0				0			2,152,000		0
Equity	1,089,000																														0				0			1,089,000		0
Loss on extinguishment	2,986,000																														0				0			2,986,000		0
Financing expense	1,544,000																														168,000				20,000			0		1,356,000
Other long-term assets - deferred finance costs	343,000																														144,000				2,000			65,000		132,000
Proceeds, net of finance costs	2,411,000																														632,000				49,000			(7,000)		1,737,000
Stated annual interest rate (in hundredths)																															10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Components of convertible debt [Abstract]
Principal outstanding								(2,500,000)	(1,875,000)			(870,000)																			870,000			50,000	4,325,000									(5,245,000)
Discount								559,000	1,875,000			870,000																																3,304,000
Derivative conversion liabilities								(1,271,000)	(964,000)			(278,000)																																(2,513,000)
Debt	17,354,000	14,725,000		4,845,000	2,895,000	12,509,000	11,830,000	(3,212,000)	(964,000)	4,176,000	2,126,000	(278,000)	278,000	0	62,000	448,000	9,000	59,000	320,000	262,000	3,584,000	3,789,000	273,000	214,000	2,247,000	1,778,000	3,713,000	2,838,000	2,692,000	3,211,000														(4,454,000)
Debt - current portion	7,437,000	6,792,000						0	0			(278,000)																																(278,000)
Debt - long-term portion	9,917,000	7,933,000						(3,212,000)	(964,000)			0																																(4,176,000)
Convertible debt effective interest rate (in hundredths)	23.90%
Short-term debt												300,000
Potential payment to redeem debentures												$ 600,000

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GENERAL BUSINESS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

GENERAL BUSINESS [Abstract]

GENERAL BUSINESS

NOTE 3. GENERAL BUSINESS

We are a human food ingredient and animal nutrition company focused on the procurement, bio-refining and marketing of numerous products derived from rice bran.  We have proprietary and patented intellectual property that allows us to convert rice bran, one of the world's most underutilized food sources, into a number of highly nutritious human food and animal nutrition products.  Our target markets are human food and animal nutrition manufacturers and retailers, as well as natural food, functional food and nutraceutical supplement manufacturers and retailers, both domestically and internationally.  We have developed a bio-refining approach to processing raw rice bran into various value added constituents such as stabilized rice bran (SRB), rice bran oil (RBO), defatted rice bran (DRB) and a variety of other valuable derivative products from each of these core products.

We have three reportable business segments: (1) Corporate; (2) USA, which manufactures and distributes SRB in various granulations along with other products derived from rice bran via proprietary and patented enzyme treatment processes; and (3) Brazil, which extracts crude RBO and DRB from rice bran, which are then further processed into a number of valuable human food and animal nutrition products.  The Corporate segment includes general and administrative expenses including public company expenses, professional fees, financing related costs and other expenses not directly attributable to other segments.  No Corporate allocations are made to the other segments.  General corporate interest is not allocated.  For further information on segment results see Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements included herein.

The USA segment consists of two locations in California and two locations in Louisiana all of which can produce SRB. One of the Louisiana SRB facilities, located in Lake Charles, has been idle since May 2009.  The USA segment also includes our Dillon, Montana Stage II facility which produces RiSolubles (a highly nutritious, carbohydrate and lipid rich fraction of SRB), RiFiber (a fiber rich derivative of SRB) and RiBalance (a complete rice bran nutritional package derived from further processing SRB).  The manufacturing facilities included in our USA segment have proprietary and patented processing equipment and technology for the  stabilization and further processing of rice bran into finished products.  In the first half of 2012, 45.8% of USA segment revenue was from sales of human food products and 54.2% was from sales of animal nutrition products.

The Brazil segment consists of the operation of our subsidiary Industria Riograndens De Oleos Vegetais Ltda. (Irgovel), located in Pelotas, Brazil.  Irgovel manufactures RBO and DRB products for both the human and animal food markets in Brazil and internationally.  Irgovel owns the largest rice bran processing facility in South America.  In refining RBO to an edible grade, several co-products are obtained.  One such product is distilled fatty acids, a valuable raw material for the detergent industry.  DRB is sold in bulk as animal feed and compounded with a number of other ingredients to produce complex animal nutrition products which are packaged and sold under Irgovel brands in the Brazilian market.  In the first half of 2012, 45.5% of Brazil segment product revenue was from sales of RBO products and 54.5% was from sales of DRB products.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments				3
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 9,711		$ 10,502	$ 19,457		$ 19,150
Cost of goods sold	7,948		7,915	15,953		14,357
Gross profit	1,763		2,587	3,504		4,793
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)	(386)		(682)	(1,170)		(1,360)
Settlement with former customer	0		0	0		800
Intersegment fees	0		0	0		0
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	(1,069)		0	(1,069)		0
Other operating expense	(3,188)		(3,880)	(6,520)		(7,481)
Loss from operations	(2,880)		(1,975)	(5,255)		(3,248)
Net income (loss )attributable to NutraCea shareholders	(201)		(21)	(9,030)		(4,080)
Interest Expense	387		424	805		812
Depreciation (in costs of goods sold)	699		644	1,354		1,152
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	2,250		2,648	3,793		4,501
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Inventories	1,686			1,686			2,297
Property, plant and equipment, net	28,868			28,868			27,995
Goodwill	4,701			4,701			5,240
Intangible assets, net	3,117			3,117			3,928
Total assets	47,975			47,975			52,232
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Revenues	0		0	0		0
Cost of goods sold	0		0	0		0
Gross profit	0		0	0		0
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)	(43)		(55)	(71)		(112)
Settlement with former customer						0
Intersegment fees	56		56	112		112
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	0			0
Other operating expense	(1,447)		(1,650)	(2,723)		(3,274)
Loss from operations	(1,434)		(1,649)	(2,682)		(3,274)
Net income (loss )attributable to NutraCea shareholders	1,259		322	(7,009)		(4,029)
Interest Expense	166		131	321		316
Depreciation (in costs of goods sold)	0		0	0		0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	0		0	0		0
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Inventories	0			0			0
Property, plant and equipment, net	220			220			263
Goodwill	0			0			0
Intangible assets, net	0			0			0
Total assets	3,245	[1]		3,245	[1]		4,672	[1]
USA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Revenues	3,153		2,890	6,564		5,493
Cost of goods sold	2,154		1,791	4,553		3,476
Gross profit	999		1,099	2,011		2,017
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)	(308)		(306)	(639)		(621)
Settlement with former customer						800
Intersegment fees	0		0	0
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	1,069			1,069
Other operating expense	(628)		(1,007)	(1,297)		(1,963)
Loss from operations	(1,006)		(214)	(994)		233
Net income (loss )attributable to NutraCea shareholders	(1,015)		(304)	(1,010)		127
Interest Expense	9		72	17		102
Depreciation (in costs of goods sold)	278		276	535		433
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	64		39	66		82
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Inventories	657			657			617
Property, plant and equipment, net	9,605			9,605			11,899
Goodwill	0			0			0
Intangible assets, net	1,368			1,368			1,612
Total assets	13,068			13,068			14,219
Brazil [Member]
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Revenues	6,558		7,612	12,893		13,657
Cost of goods sold	5,794		6,124	11,400		10,881
Gross profit	764		1,488	1,493		2,776
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)	(35)		(321)	(460)		(627)
Settlement with former customer						0
Intersegment fees	(56)		56	(112)		(112)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	0			0
Other operating expense	(1,113)		(1,223)	(2,500)		(2,244)
Loss from operations	(440)		(112)	(1,579)		(207)
Net income (loss )attributable to NutraCea shareholders	(445)		(39)	(1,011)		(178)
Interest Expense	212		221	467		394
Depreciation (in costs of goods sold)	421		368	819		719
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	2,186		2,609	3,727		4,419
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Inventories	1,029			1,029			1,680
Property, plant and equipment, net	19,043			19,043			15,833
Goodwill	4,701	[2]		4,701	[2]		5,240	[2]
Intangible assets, net	1,749			1,749			2,316
Total assets	31,662			31,662			33,341
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Revenues	2,787		2,440	5,816		4,761
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net	9,825			9,825			12,162
Brazil by Geographic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Revenues	4,855		5,358	9,771		9,466
Other International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 2,069		$ 2,704	$ 3,870		$ 4,923

[1] Corporate segment total assets include cash, restricted cash, note receivable, property and other assets.

[2] All changes in goodwill between December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2012, relate to foreign currency translation.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

The tables below present segment information for the periods identified and provide reconciliations of segment information to total consolidated information (in thousands).

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	3,153		$	6,558		$	9,711
Cost of goods sold		-			2,154			5,794			7,948
Gross profit		-			999			764			1,763
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(43	)		(308	)		(35	)		(386	)
Intersegment fees		56			-			(56	)		-
Impairment of property, plant and  equipment		-			(1,069	)		-			(1,069	)
Other operating expense		(1,447	)		(628	)		(1,113	)		(3,188	)
Loss from operations	$	(1,434	)	$	(1,006	)	$	(440	)	$	(2,880	)
Net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	1,259		$	(1,015	)	$	(445	)	$	(201	)
Interest expense		166			9			212			387
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			278			421			699
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		-			64			2,186			2,250
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	6,564		$	12,893		$	19,457
Cost of goods sold		-			4,553			11,400			15,953
Gross profit		-			2,011			1,493			3,504
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(71	)		(639	)		(460	)		(1,170	)
Intersegment fees		112			-			(112	)		-
Impairment of property, plant and equipment		-			(1,069	)		-			(1,069	)
Other operating expense		(2,723	)		(1,297	)		(2,500	)		(6,520	)
Loss from operations	$	(2,682	)	$	(994	)	$	(1,579	)	$	(5,255	)
Net loss attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	(7,009	)	$	(1,010	)	$	(1,011	)	$	(9,030	)
Interest expense		321			17			467			805
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			535			819			1,354
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		-			66			3,727			3,793

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	2,890		$	7,612		$	10,502
Cost of goods sold		-			1,791			6,124			7,915
Gross profit		-			1,099			1,488			2,587
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(55	)		(306	)		(321	)		(682	)
Intersegment fees		56			-			(56	)		-
Other operating expense		(1,650	)		(1,007	)		(1,223	)		(3,880	)
Loss from operations	$	(1,649	)	$	(214	)	$	(112	)	$	(1,975	)
Net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	322		$	(304	)	$	(39	)	$	(21	)
Interest expense		131			72			221			424
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			276			368			644
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		-			39			2,609			2,648
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	5,493		$	13,657		$	19,150
Cost of goods sold		-			3,476			10,881			14,357
Gross profit		-			2,017			2,776			4,793
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(112	)		(621	)		(627	)		(1,360	)
Settlement with former customer		-			800			-			800
Intersegment fees		112						(112	)		-
Other operating expense		(3,274	)		(1,963	)		(2,244	)		(7,481	)
Income (loss) from operations	$	(3,274	)	$	233		$	(207	)	$	(3,248	)
Net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	(4,029	)	$	127		$	(178	)	$	(4,080	)
Interest expense		316			102			394			812
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			433			719			1,152
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		-			82			4,419			4,501

Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated

The tables below present segment information for selected balance sheet accounts (in thousands).

	Corporate				USA		Brazil				Consolidated
As of June 30, 2012
Inventories	$	-			$	657	$	1,029			$	1,686
Property, plant and equipment, net		220				9,605		19,043				28,868
Goodwill		-				-		4,701	(1	)		4,701
Intangible assets, net		-				1,368		1,749				3,117
Total assets		3,245	(2	)		13,068		31,662				47,975
As of December 31, 2011
Inventories		-				617		1,680				2,297
Property, plant and equipment, net		263				11,899		15,833				27,995
Goodwill		-				-		5,240	(1	)		5,240
Intangible assets, net		-				1,612		2,316				3,928
Total assets		4,672	(2	)		14,219		33,341				52,232

(1) All changes in goodwill between December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2012, relate to foreign currency translation.

(2) Corporate segment total assets include cash, restricted cash, note receivable, property and other assets.

Revenue by Geographic Area

The following table presents revenue by geographic area (in thousands).

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
United States	$	2,787	$	2,440	$	5,816	$	4,761
Brazil		4,855		5,358		9,771		9,466
Other international		2,069		2,704		3,870		4,923
Total revenues	$	9,711	$	10,502	$	19,457	$	19,150

Assets by Geographic Area

The following table presents property, plant and equipment by geographic area (in thousands).

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
United States	$	9,825	$	12,162
Brazil		19,043		15,833
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	28,868	$	27,995

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EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS [Abstract]

Stockholders Equity Activity

A summary of equity activity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 (in thousands, except share data) follows.

	Common Stock					Accumulated			Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Total
	Shares		Amount			Deficit			Loss			Equity
Balance, December 31, 2011		201,264,622	$	209,613		$	(194,911	)	$	(988	)	$	13,714
Share-based compensation		-		500			-			-			500
Warrant exercised		1,552,667		711			-			-			711
Common stock issued for vendor services		1,207,000		192			-			-			192
Common stock issued in exchange for vested options		809,648		-			-			-			-
Cancellation of convertible notes and warrant		-		(1,089	)		-			-			(1,089	)
Foreign currency translation		-		-			-			(631	)		(631	)
Net loss		-		-			(9,030	)		-			(9,030	)
Balance, June 30, 2012		204,833,937	$	209,927		$	(203,941	)	$	(1,619	)	$	4,367

Options and Warrants Activity

A summary of stock option and warrant activity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 follows.

	Options							Equity and Liability Warrants
	Shares Under Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Shares Under Warrants			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Outstanding, December 31, 2011		38,588,721		$	0.27		6.3		46,789,364		$	1.04		1.7
Granted		5,487,148			0.16				51,375,000			0.12
Impact of anti-dilution clauses		-			-				29,414,109			-
Exercised		-			-				(5,003,038	)		0.10
Forfeited, expired or cancelled		(4,288,346	)		0.41				(2,323,186	)		0.22
Outstanding, June 30, 2012		39,787,523		$	0.24		6.4		120,252,249		$	0.45		2.5
Exercisable, June 30, 2012		29,520,330		$	0.26		5.6		114,002,249		$	0.47		2.4

Warrants Activity

We have outstanding warrants classified as equity (equity warrants) and as derivative warrant liabilities (liability warrants).  The following tables summarize information related to outstanding warrants.

	Equity Warrants							Liability Warrants
	Shares Under Equity Warrants			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Shares Under Liability Warrants			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Outstanding, December 31, 2011		3,474,370		$	0.30		3.5		43,314,994		$	1.10		1.5
Granted		-			-				51,375,000			0.12
Impact of antidilution clauses		-			-				29,414,109			-
Exercised		-			-				(5,003,038	)		0.10
Forfeited, expired or cancelled		(2,323,186	)		0.22				-			-
Outstanding, June 30, 2012		1,151,184		$	0.45		2.9		119,101,065		$	0.45		2.5
Exercisable, June 30, 2012		1,151,184		$	0.45		2.9		112,851,065		$	0.47		2.4

Warrants, by Exercise Price Range

		Outstanding as of June 30 2012				Outstanding as of December 31, 2011
Range of Exercise Prices	Type of Warrant	Shares Under Warrants		Weighted Average Exercise Price	Average Remaining Contractual Life(in years)	Shares Under Warrants		Weighted Average Exercise Price	Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
$0.10	Liability	15,536,524	$	0.10	3.1	-	$	-	-
$0.12	Liability	50,000,000		0.12	4.6	-		-	-
$0.15	Liability	250,000		0.15	4.6	-		-	-
$0.20	Liability	-		-	-	9,707,282		0.20	3.2
$0.22-$0.23	Equity	605,730		0.23	4.4	2,928,916		0.22	3.8
$0.64	Liability	15,075,369		0.64	0.8	-		-	-
$0.69	Equity	545,454		0.69	1.3	545,454		0.69	1.8
$0.92	Liability	-		-	-	10,360,057		0.92	1.3
$0.95	Liability	38,239,172		0.95	0.1	-		-	-
$1.56	Liability	-		-	-	23,247,655		1.56	0.9
		120,252,249	$	0.45	2.5	46,789,364	$	1.04	1.7

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended							6 Months Ended														6 Months Ended											6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012 Recurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2011 Recurring [Member]		Dec. 31, 2011 Recurring [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Nonrecurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Level 1 [Member] Recurring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Level 1 [Member] Recurring [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Level 1 [Member] Nonrecurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Level 2 [Member] Recurring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Level 2 [Member] Recurring [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Level 2 [Member] Nonrecurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 [Member] Recurring [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Level 3 [Member] Recurring [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 [Member] Nonrecurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Conversion Liability [Member] Recurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Conversion Liability [Member] Recurring [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Conversion Liability [Member] Recurring [Member] Minimum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Conversion Liability [Member] Recurring [Member] Weighted Average [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Conversion Liability [Member] Level 1 [Member] Recurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Conversion Liability [Member] Level 2 [Member] Recurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Conversion Liability [Member] Level 3 [Member] Recurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Warrant liability [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Derivative Warrant liability [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Maximum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Minimum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Minimum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Weighted Average [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Weighted Average [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Recurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2011 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Recurring [Member]		Dec. 31, 2011 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Recurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Level 1 [Member] Recurring [Member]		Dec. 31, 2011 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Level 1 [Member] Recurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Level 2 [Member] Recurring [Member]		Dec. 31, 2011 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Level 2 [Member] Recurring [Member]		Jun. 30, 2012 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Level 3 [Member] Recurring [Member]		Dec. 31, 2011 Derivative Warrant liability [Member] Level 3 [Member] Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of convertible debt's excess value over carrying value	$ 1,400,000		$ 1,400,000
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities																								(2,513,000)	[1]				0	[1]	0	[1]	(2,513,000)	[1]									(6,221,000)	[2]			(1,296,000)	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]	(6,221,000)	[2]	(1,296,000)	[2]
Total liabilities at fair value					(8,734,000)				(1,296,000)			0	0			0	0			(8,734,000)	(1,296,000)
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)																										0.40%	0.30%	0.40%									0.70%	0.80%	0.10%	0.10%	0.60%	0.20%
Expected volatility (in hundredths)																								91.00%											91.00%	84.00%
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Derivative liability, beginning balance					(1,296,000)		(1,628,000)																	0																			(1,296,000)		(1,628,000)
Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)					506,000	[3]	(141,000)	[3]																1,173,000	[3]																		(667,000)	[3]	(141,000)	[3]
Issuance of New Instruments					(8,655,000)		0																	(3,686,000)																			(4,969,000)		0
Net Transfers (Into) Out of Level 3					711,000	[4]	0	[4]																0	[4]																		711,000	[4]	0	[4]
Fair Value, at End of Period					(8,734,000)		(1,769,000)																	(2,513,000)																			(6,221,000)		(1,769,000)
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Instruments Still Held					901,000		(141,000)																	1,173,000																			(272,000)		(141,000)
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment										1,155,000	[5]			0	[5]			0	[5]			1,155,000	[5]
Impairment Losses	$ 1,069,000	$ 0	$ 1,069,000	$ 0						$ 1,069,000	[5]

[1] Our outstanding convertible debt contains antidilution clauses. Under the antidilution clauses, in the event of equity issuances, we may be required to lower the conversion price on the convertible debt. Equity issuances may include issuances of our common stock, certain awards of options to employees, issuances of warrants and/or other convertible instruments below certain conversion prices. We account for the derivative conversion liabilities related to convertible debt with these antidilution clauses as liability instruments, separate from the host debt. The derivative conversion liabilities are classified as debt on our balance sheets. These conversion liabilities are valued using a lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.

[2] We have certain warrant agreements in effect that contain antidilution clauses. Under the antidilution clauses, in the event of equity issuances, we may be required to lower the exercise price on liability warrants and increase the number of shares underlying liability warrants. Equity issuances may include issuances of our common stock, certain awards of options to employees, issuances of warrants and/or other convertible instruments below certain exercise prices. We account for the warrants with these antidilution clauses as liability instruments. These warrants are valued using the lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.

[3] Included in change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities in our consolidated statements of operations.

[4] Represents transfers to equity as a result of a holder exercising a warrant.

[5] Property plant and equipment carried at fair value, represents machinery and equipment not currently in use. Fair value is based on an estimate of proceeds from sale, based on an internal evaluation of market conditions, less costs to sell.

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT [Abstract]

Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

			As of June 30, 2012
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
Derivative warrant liabilities	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	(6,221	)	$	(6,221	)
Derivative conversion liabilities	(2	)		-		-		(2,513	)		(2,513	)
Total liabilities at fair value			$	-	$	-	$	(8,734	)	$	(8,734	)
			As of December 31, 2011
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
Derivative warrant liabilities	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	(1,296	)	$	(1,296	)
Total liabilities at fair value			$	-	$	-	$	(1,296	)	$	(1,296	)

(1)   We have certain warrant agreements in effect that contain antidilution clauses.  Under the antidilution clauses, in the event of equity issuances, we may be required to lower the exercise price on liability warrants and increase the number of shares underlying liability warrants.  Equity issuances may include issuances of our common stock, certain awards of options to employees, issuances of warrants and/or other convertible instruments below certain exercise prices.  We account for the warrants with these antidilution clauses as liability instruments.  These warrants are valued using the lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.

The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the warrant.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	June 30, 2012	December 31, 2011
Risk-free interest rate	0.1% - 0.7%	0.1% - 0.8%
	(0.6% weighted average)	(0.2% weighted average)
Expected volatility	91%	84%

(2)   Our outstanding convertible debt contains antidilution clauses.  Under the antidilution clauses, in the event of equity issuances, we may be required to lower the conversion price on the convertible debt.  Equity issuances may include issuances of our common stock, certain awards of options to employees, issuances of warrants and/or other convertible instruments below certain conversion prices.  We account for the derivative conversion liabilities related to convertible debt with these antidilution clauses as liability instruments, separate from the host debt.  The derivative conversion liabilities are classified as debt on our balance sheets. These conversion liabilities are valued using a lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.

The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the underlying debt.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	June 30, 2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.3-0.4%
	(0.4% weighted average)
Expected volatility	91%

Changes in Level 3 Liabilities

The following tables summarize the changes in level 3 items measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Fair Value as of Beginning of Period			Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Issuance of New Instruments			Net Transfers (Into) Out of  Level 3			Fair Value, at End of Period			Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Instruments Still Held
					(1	)					(2	)
Derivative warrant liability	$	(1,296	)	$	(667	)	$	(4,969	)	$	711		$	(6,221	)	$	(272	)
Derivative conversion liability		-			1,173			(3,686	)		-			(2,513	)		1,173
Total Level 3 fair value	$	(1,296	)	$	506		$	(8,655	)	$	711		$	(8,734	)	$	901

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Fair Value as of Beginning of Period			Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Issuance of New Warrants		Net Transfers (Into) Out of  Level 3		Fair Value, at End of Period			Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Instruments Still Held
					(1	)
Derivative warrant liability	$	(1,628	)	$	(141	)	$	-	$	-	$	(1,769	)	$	(141	)
Total Level 3 fair value	$	(1,628	)	$	(141	)	$	-	$	-	$	(1,769	)	$	(141	)

(1)           Included in change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities in our consolidated statements of operations.

(2)           Represents transfers to equity as a result of a holder exercising a warrant.

Summarize the fair values by input hierarchy measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value in our balance sheets on a nonrecurring basis (in thousands) as of June 30, 2012:

											2012
			As of June 30, 2012								Impairment
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Losses
												(1)
Property, plant and equipment	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	1,155	$	1,155	$	1,069
Property, plant and equipment			$	-	$	-	$	1,155	$	1,155	$	1,069

(1)   During the second quarter of 2012, machinery and equipment not currently in use was evaluated for impairment and as a result was written down to estimated fair value.  Fair value is an estimate of net realizeable value comprised of an estimate proceeds from sale, based on an internal evaluation of market conditions, less estimated costs to sell.  The estimate of net realizable value is subject to change.

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CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION, LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT'S PLANS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	18 Months Ended	19 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Chapter 11 Reorganization [Abstract]
Liabilities subject to compromise							$ 7
Interest rate (in hundredths)						8.25%
Bankruptcy Claims, Amount Paid to Settle Claims, Duration	1.6			5.4	7.0
Payments to unsecured creditors (in hundredths)		100.00%
Liquidity and Management's Plans [Abstract]
Proceeds generated from issuances convertible debt and warrants			$ 1.1

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CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION, LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT'S PLANS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION, LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT'S PLANS [Abstract]

CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION, LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT'S PLANS

NOTE 2. CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION, LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT'S PLAN

Chapter 11 Reorganization

On November 10, 2009, NutraCea (the Parent Company) filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (Bankruptcy Code) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona (the Bankruptcy Court), in the proceeding entitled In re:  NutraCea, Case No. 2:09-bk-28817-CGC (the Chapter 11 Reorganization).  None of the Parent Company's subsidiaries, including its Brazilian rice bran oil operation, were included in the bankruptcy filing.  The Parent Company continued to manage its assets and operate its business as "debtor-in-possession" under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court through the November 2010 plan effective date (see below).   Under the Bankruptcy Code, certain claims against the Parent Company in existence prior to the filing of the bankruptcy petition were stayed during the pendency of the Chapter 11 Reorganization.  Additional claims arose subsequent to the filing date from the Parent Company's business operations, its secured borrowing from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. its employment of professionals, its disposition of certain non-core assets and its treatment of certain executory contracts.

On August 10, 2010, the Parent Company and the official unsecured creditors committee filed with the Bankruptcy Court an amended plan of reorganization (Amended Plan) in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code.  The Amended Plan called for the payment in full of all allowed claims.  Creditors voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Amended Plan and, on October 27, 2010, the Bankruptcy Court entered its order confirming the Amended Plan.  The confirmation order became final on November 10, 2010, and the Amended Plan became effective on November 30, 2010.

The liabilities subject to compromise existing at December 31, 2009, became the Parent Company's payment obligations under the Amended Plan of approximately $7.0 million when the Amended Plan became effective.  As of December 31, 2011, remaining unpaid creditor obligations are reflected as pre-petition liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.  Interest accrued on the unpaid pre-petition liabilities at an annual rate of 8.25% beginning in December 2010.

Through December 31, 2011, we had distributed $5.4 million to the unsecured creditors.  In January 2012, we made our final $1.6 million distribution to the general unsecured creditors.  Cumulatively, we made distributions totaling $7.0 million, representing 100% of the amount owed under the Amended Plan, plus accrued interest.  The distributions were made with the proceeds from (i) the sale of interests in Nutra SA LLC (Nutra SA), (ii) proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes, debentures and related warrants (iii) receipts on notes receivable and (iv) proceeds from the sale of the idle Phoenix facility.

Liquidity and Management's Plans

We continue to experience losses and negative cash flows from operations which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.  Although we believe that we will be able to obtain the funds to operate our business, there can be no assurances that our efforts will prove successful.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.

We took steps in 2011 to improve profitability and liquidity by reducing our U.S. based employee headcount at both the corporate and plant operations level.  In the ongoing effort to improve profitability, significant emphasis will be placed on growing revenues.  The growth of revenues is expected to include the following:

· growth in existing markets for stabilized rice bran (SRB), rice bran oil (RBO) and defatted rice bran (DRB);

· expanding our product offerings and improving existing products;

· aligning with strategic partners who can provide channels for additional sales of our products; and

· implementing price increases.

In 2011 and the first six months of 2012, we issued shares of common stock and warrants to satisfy certain obligations in an effort to conserve cash.  In 2011 and the first six months of 2012, we also obtained funds from issuances of convertible debt and warrants.  The equity markets, however, were not a significant source of funds during 2011 and the first six months of 2012 due to our financial position and the state of the equity markets.  In the third quarter of 2012, we raised an additional $1.1 million from the issuances of convertible debt and warrants (see Note 16). Improving financial performance and equity market conditions may allow us to raise equity funds in the future.  We intend to provide the necessary cash to continue operations through the monetization of certain assets, improved profitability and possible equity and/or debt financing transactions.  Some of these monetizations could result in additional impairment of asset values.  Asset monetization may include some or all of the following:

· sale of certain facilities;

· sale of a noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries; or

· sale of surplus equipment.

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GENERAL BUSINESS (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Revenue from Human Food Products [Member] | USA Segment Revenues [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage (in hundredths)	45.80%
Revenue from Animal Nutrition Products [Member] | USA Segment Revenues [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage (in hundredths)	54.20%
DRB Products [Member] | Brazil Segment Revenue [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage (in hundredths)	54.50%
RBO Products [Member] | Brazil Segment Revenue [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage (in hundredths)	45.50%

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 31, 2008
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Amount of second installment on purchase agreement being withheld	$ 1
Amount held in escrow as part of purchase agreement	1.9	1.9	2.0
Pending Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages sought by plaintiff	$ 3.0
Crude Rice Bran Oil [Member]
Commitments and Contingincies [Line Items]
Amount committed to supply (in tons)	1,200

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 9,711	$ 10,502	$ 19,457	$ 19,150
Cost of goods sold	7,948	7,915	15,953	14,357
Gross profit	1,763	2,587	3,504	4,793
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	3,058	3,764	6,703	7,241
Professional fees	516	798	987	1,600
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	1,069	0	1,069	0
Recovery from former customer	0	0	0	(800)
Total operating expenses	4,643	4,562	8,759	8,041
Loss from operations	(2,880)	(1,975)	(5,255)	(3,248)
Other income (expense):
Interest income	16	67	63	80
Interest expense	(387)	(424)	(805)	(812)
Foreign currency exchange, net	(576)	9	(782)	53
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities	2,868	2,435	506	(141)
Loss on extinguishment	0	0	(2,986)	0
Financing expense	(20)	0	(1,544)	0
Other income	3	309	7	367
Other expense	(23)	(401)	(117)	(426)
Total other income (expense)	1,881	1,995	(5,658)	(879)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(999)	20	(10,913)	(4,127)
Income taxes	369	(52)	911	8
Net loss	(630)	(32)	(10,002)	(4,119)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA	429	11	972	39
Net loss attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$ (201)	$ (21)	$ (9,030)	$ (4,080)
Loss per share attributable to NutraCea shareholders
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ (0.04)	$ (0.02)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ (0.04)	$ (0.02)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic (in shares)	204,589	198,310	203,634	196,767
Diluted (in shares)	204,589	198,310	203,634	196,767

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Apr. 30, 2012
Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ (870,000)		$ (870,000)
Director - Baruch Halpern [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amounts of transaction		100,000		100,000
Warrants issued (in shares)	5,166,520
Weighted average exercise price per warrant (in dollars per share)	0.1
Warrants granted in period, fair value	100,000
Cash received		100,000	100,000	500,000	500,000
Payments to unsecured creditors		400,000	400,000	300,000	300,000
Director - Baruch Halpern [Member] | First Issuance 10 cents per share [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Warrants issued (in shares)		712,500		12,500
Weighted average exercise price per warrant (in dollars per share)				$ 0.1
Director - Baruch Halpern [Member] | Second Issuance at 0.15 per share [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Warrants issued (in shares)		150,000		150,000
Weighted average exercise price per warrant (in dollars per share)				$ 0.15
Director - Baruch Halpern [Member] | Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Long-term debt		2,500,000		2,500,000
Interest expense		100,000		100,000
Director - Mr. Hoogenkamp [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Warrants granted in period, fair value						100,000
Consulting service fees		100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000
Common stock issued for vendor services, (in shares)	1,000,000					150,000
Granted (in shares)						440,000
Vesting Period				vest in twelve equal monthly installments
Options vested (in shares)							1,000,000
Other Officers and Directors [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Subordinated Long-term Debt	100,000
Maximum [Member] | Director - Baruch Halpern [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Obligated to pay success fees (in hundredths)				5.00%
Additional consideration paid on certain transactions (in hundredths)				5.00%
Minimum [Member] | Director - Baruch Halpern [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Obligated to pay success fees (in hundredths)				2.50%
Additional consideration paid on certain transactions (in hundredths)				2.50%

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (10,002)	$ (4,119)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	2,524	2,512
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	292	132
Stock and share-based compensation	692	423
Change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities	(506)	141
Financing expense	1,544	0
Loss on extinguishment	2,986	0
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	1,069	0
Deferred tax benefit	(911)	(255)
Settlement with former officer	0	(267)
Other	166	21
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(766)	(655)
Inventories	405	257
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(370)	894
Pre-petition liabilities	(1,615)	(3,352)
Other	329	(476)
Net cash used in operating activities	(4,163)	(4,744)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Receipts on notes receivable	600	550
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(3,793)	(4,501)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	276	0
Restricted cash	200	(401)
Other	(16)	(178)
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,733)	(4,530)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt and related warrants	2,411	730
Proceeds from sale of membership interests in Nutra SA, net of costs	0	10,725
Payments of debt	(5,345)	(5,878)
Proceeds from issuance of debt	7,052	3,871
Net cash provided by financing activities	4,118	9,448
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(18)	(33)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(2,796)	141
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	3,329	537
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	533	678
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for interest	704	452
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 0	$ 0

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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 984	$ 906
Work in process	112	804
Raw materials	435	353
Packaging supplies	155	234
Total inventories	$ 1,686	$ 2,297

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SUBSEQUENT FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

SUBSEQUENT FINANCING TRANSACTIONS [Abstract]

SUBSEQUENT FINANCING TRANSACTIONS [Text Block]

NOTE 16. SUBSEQUENT FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

In the third quarter of 2012, the outstanding senior convertible debenture was replaced by a new debenture with a stated principal amount of $1.0 million. In exchange for $0.3 million, we also issued the holder a new senior convertible debenture with a stated principal amount of $0.3 million, and a related warrant to purchase 18,560,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.08 per share. The warrant is exercisable from January 2013 through its expiration in January 2018. Each of the new debentures are convertible immediately into shares of common stock at $0.07 per share. Commencing February 2013, we are required to redeem 1/12th of the principal of each debenture each month until the January 2014 maturity dates. In lieu of a cash redemption we may elect to issue shares of common stock equal to any monthly redemption amount divided by the lesser of (i) the current debenture conversion price or (ii) 80% of the 20-day volume weighted average trading price of our common stock or (iii) the volume weighted average trading price of our common stock on the day immediately prior to the redemption date less $0.01. The number of shares delivered may not exceed 20% of the number of shares traded in the 20-day trading period prior to payment. The debentures are secured by a senior interest in substantially all of our assets, excluding our interest in Nutra SA. Pursuant to the terms of the debentures, we may not pay any dividends while the debentures are outstanding.

In the third quarter of 2012, we issued subordinated convertible notes with a face amount of $0.9 million and related warrants to purchase 12,142,857 shares of common stock in exchange for $0.8 million cash, net of issuance costs. Mr. Halpern invested $0.1 million in one of the subordinated convertible notes with a face amount of $0.1 million and the related warrant to purchase 1,428,571 shares of common stock. The notes mature in July 2015. Interest is payable monthly at an annual rate of 10%. The notes are secured by a junior interest in substantially all of our assets, excluding our interest in Nutra SA. The warrants related to these subordinated convertible notes have an exercise price of $0.08 per share and expire in July 2017.

During the third quarter of 2012, in connection with the issuances of the subordinated convertible notes and senior convertible note HC will receive less than $0.1 million in cash fees and warrants with a five-year term exercisable for 482,142 shares of our common stock at $0.07 per share, which are owed to HC under the financial advisor agreement.

All of the convertible debt and warrants issued in the third quarter of 2012 contain full ratchet antidilution provisions and require the holders to provide us with 61 day notice prior to conversion or exercise to the extent the holder would have a beneficial ownership interest in our common stock in excess of 4.99% of our common stock immediately after conversion or exercise.

In connection with the third quarter 2012 issuances of the senior convertible debentures and the subordinated notes and related warrants, in the third quarter of 2012, pursuant to antidilution clauses, we were required to lower the exercise price on all then outstanding liability warrants and to increase the number of shares underlying all then outstanding liability warrants. Pursuant to antidilution clauses, we were also required to lower the conversion price on all then outstanding convertible debt to $0.07 per share.

In the third quarter of 2012, the maturity dates of all of the subordinated convertible notes outstanding as of June 30, 2012, were extended to July 2015. In addition, during the third quarter of 2012, the expiration dates of 81.5 % of the warrants issued to the subordinated convertible note holders in January 2012 were extended to July 2017 in exchange for the holders agreeing to an exercise price of $0.08 per share, rather than the $0.07 per share exercise price to which the holders would otherwise be entitled under the antidilution provisions in those warrants.

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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	$ 47,554,000	$ 43,933,000
Less accumulated depreciation	18,686,000	15,938,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	28,868,000	27,995,000
Capital expansion project at Irgovel	3,700,000
Construction payable	2,300,000
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	416,000	422,000
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	1,460,000	1,464,000
Plant [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	16,871,000	16,821,000
Computer and Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	1,421,000	1,357,000
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	189,000	189,000
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	17,514,000	17,905,000
Machinery and equipment not currently in use, net realizable value	1,200,000
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	$ 9,683,000	$ 5,775,000

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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA [Abstract]

Summary of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest

A summary of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest follows (in thousands).

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, beginning of period	$	9,545		$	7,769		$	9,918		$	-
Investors' purchase of units		-			3,000			-			10,725
Investors' interest in net loss of Nutra SA		(429	)		(11	)		(972	)		(39	)
Investors' interest in other comprehensive income of Nutra SA		(776	)		335			(606	)		407
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, end of period	$	8,340		$	11,093		$	8,340		$	11,093

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of NutraCea and subsidiaries were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for reporting on Form 10-Q; therefore, as permitted under these rules, certain footnotes and other financial information included in audited financial statements were condensed or omitted.  The Interim Financial Statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the interim results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented.

These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The interim results reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year, or any other future period, and have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern based on the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. 

Certain reclassifications have been made to amounts reported for the prior year to achieve consistent presentation with the current year.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting pronouncements that are applicable to us and could potentially have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements, are discussed below.

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended guidance on fair value measurement and expanded the required disclosures related to fair value.  The amendments, among other things, clarify that the highest and best use concept applies only to nonfinancial assets and addresses the appropriate premiums and discounts to consider in fair value measurement.  We adopted the guidance prospectively, effective January 1, 2012.  Adoption did not have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In September 2011, the FASB amended guidance on goodwill impairment testing.  The amendments permit us to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test.  Previous guidance required us to test goodwill for impairment, on at least an annual basis, by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill (step one).  If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the second step of the test must be performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any.  Under the amendments, we are not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless we determine that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount.  We adopted the amendments effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests (if required) performed after January 1, 2012.  Adoption had no impact on our financial position or results of operations.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (630)	$ (32)	$ (10,002)	$ (4,119)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - foreign currency translation, net of tax	(1,584)	802	(1,237)	1,054
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(2,214)	770	(11,239)	(3,065)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	1,205	(324)	1,578	(368)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$ (1,009)	$ 446	$ (9,661)	$ (3,433)

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EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN [Abstract]

EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN

NOTE 11.  EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN

In 2010, our board of directors approved a cash incentive bonus plan.  As of August 14, 2012, the plan provides for payment of $0.6 million to employees, employed at the time of payment, if all of the following conditions are met: (i) court approval of our Plan of Reorganization and successfully exiting the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, (ii) being cash flow positive, defined by our board as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and certain non-cash charges, and (iii) cash availability as determined by our board at its sole discretion.  Because the consolidated operating cash flow condition and cash availability condition were not met as of June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, our board of directors has not approved payments and no accruals have been recorded.

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	NUTRACEA
Entity Central Index Key	0001063537
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		204,833,937
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2012

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RECOVERY FROM FORMER CUSTOMER

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

RECOVERY FROM FORMER CUSTOMER [Abstract]

RECOVERY FROM FORMER CUSTOMER

NOTE 12.  RECOVERY FROM FORMER CUSTOMER

In March 2011, pursuant to a settlement agreement with a former customer, we received $0.8 million in connection with a 2007 transaction with that customer.  We shipped products in 2007 to the customer and no revenue was recognized for the transaction under revenue recognition rules.  The customer had not remitted payment prior to the settlement.  The $0.8 million received is recorded as settlement with former customer in the statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 533	$ 3,329
Restricted cash	1,918	2,118
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $472 and $323	3,875	3,702
Inventories	1,686	2,297
Note receivable	100	700
Deferred tax asset	293	159
Income and operating taxes recoverable	1,364	1,659
Deposits and other current assets	1,116	1,049
Total current assets	10,885	15,013
Property, plant and equipment, net	28,868	27,995
Intangible assets, net	3,117	3,928
Goodwill	4,701	5,240
Other long-term assets	404	56
Total assets	47,975	52,232
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	4,243	2,995
Accrued expenses	4,729	4,202
Long-term debt, current portion	7,437	6,792
Pre-petition liabilities	0	1,615
Total current liabilities	16,409	15,604
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt, net of current portion	9,917	7,933
Deferred tax liability	2,721	3,767
Derivative warrant liabilities	6,221	1,296
Total liabilities	35,268	28,600
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA	8,340	9,918
Equity:
Preferred stock, 20,000,000 authorized and none issued	0	0
Common stock, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 204,833,937 and 201,264,622 shares issued and outstanding	209,927	209,613
Accumulated deficit	(203,941)	(194,911)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,619)	(988)
Total equity	4,367	13,714
Total liabilities, temporary equity and equity	$ 47,975	$ 52,232

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INVENTORIES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

INVENTORIES [Abstract]

INVENTORIES

NOTE 6. INVENTORIES

Inventories are composed of the following (in thousands):

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
Finished goods	$	984	$	906
Work in process		112		804
Raw materials		435		353
Packaging supplies		155		234
Total inventories	$	1,686	$	2,297

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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA [Abstract]

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA

NOTE 5. REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA

A summary of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest follows (in thousands).

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, beginning of period	$	9,545		$	7,769		$	9,918		$	-
Investors' purchase of units		-			3,000			-			10,725
Investors' interest in net loss of Nutra SA		(429	)		(11	)		(972	)		(39	)
Investors' interest in other comprehensive income of Nutra SA		(776	)		335			(606	)		407
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, end of period	$	8,340		$	11,093		$	8,340		$	11,093

In December 2010, we entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (MIPA) with AF Bran Holdings-NL LLC and AF Bran Holdings LLC (Investors).  The transaction closed in January 2011.  The Investors agreed to purchase units in Nutra SA for an aggregate purchase price of $7.7 million.  Prior to the transaction, Nutra SA was a wholly owned subsidiary.  Nutra SA owns 100% of Irgovel.  Initially after the closing, effective in January 2011, we owned a 64.4% interest in Nutra SA, and the Investors owned a 35.6% interest in Nutra SA.  The Parent Company received $4.0 million of the January 2011 proceeds.  The remaining $3.7 million, less $0.5 million retained by Nutra SA for administrative expenses, was invested in Irgovel for capital improvements and working capital needs.

The Parent Company agreed to use $2.2 million of the funds received from the January 2011 transaction closing to repay amounts owed to its Class 6 general unsecured creditors in accordance with the Amended Plan.  The remaining $1.8 million was used for general corporate purposes, other unsecured creditor claims and administrative expenses associated with the Chapter 11 Reorganization.

We received in the second quarter of 2011, an additional $3.0 million from the Investors - $1.0 million for the purchase of outstanding units in Nutra SA from the Parent Company, which was used by the Parent Company for working capital, and $2.0 million for the purchase of new units in Nutra SA, which was used by Irgovel to fund a capital expansion.  We received in the third quarter of 2011 an additional $0.9 million from the Investors for the purchase of outstanding units in Nutra SA from the Parent Company, which was used by the Parent Company for working capital.  These purchases increased the Investors' interest in Nutra SA to a 49.0% interest as of December 31, 2011 and the Investors' interest remained 49.0% throughout the first six months of 2012.

We determined that we continue to control Nutra SA after each of the Investors' purchases and therefore we continue to consolidate Nutra SA.  We treated each Investor's purchase similar to an equity transaction, with no gain or loss recognized in consolidated net income or comprehensive income.  The Investors' share of Nutra SA's net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (expense) after the January 2011 closing increases (decreases) redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA.

Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA is recorded in temporary equity, above the equity section and after liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets, because the Investors have the right to force a sale of Nutra SA assets in the future (see Drag Along Rights described below).  We have assessed the likelihood of the Investors exercising these rights as less than probable at June 30, 2012, in part because it is more likely the Investors will exercise other rights prior to January 2015.  We will continue to evaluate the probability of the Investors exercising their Drag Along rights each reporting period.  We will begin to accrete the redeemable noncontrolling interest up to fair value if and when it is probable the Investors will exercise these rights.

In the third quarter of 2011, in connection with the Investors' purchase of additional units for $0.9 million, we entered into a waiver agreement to the MIPA and an amendment to the limited liability company agreement for Nutra SA, LLC (LLC agreement).  Under the waiver and amendment until the later of (i) the date the first phase of the Irgovel capital expansion project is completed or (ii) August 31, 2013, the Investors have the right to purchase additional units in Nutra SA at $2.00 per unit if (i) there are inadequate funds available from a Brazilian financial institution(s) to complete the first phase of the Irgovel capital expansion project or to operate Irgovel, creating a cash shortfall, and (ii) we are unable to fund the first $0.9 million of this shortfall, or our prorata share of any additional cash shortfall above the first $0.9 million, by purchasing additional units in Nutra SA at $2.00 per unit.

Under the LLC agreement, the business of Nutra SA is to be conducted by the manager, NutraCea's CEO, subject to the oversight of the management committee.  The management committee is comprised of three NutraCea representatives and two Investors' representatives.  Upon an event of default or a qualifying event, the management committee will no longer be controlled by NutraCea, and will include three Investors representatives and two NutraCea representatives.  In addition, following an event of default or a qualifying event, a majority of the members of the management committee may replace the manager of Nutra SA.

As of June 30, 2012, there have been no events of default.  Events of default, as defined in the MIPA, are:

·   A Nutra SA business plan deviation, defined as the occurrence, in either 2012, 2013 or 2014, of a 20% unfavorable variation in two out of three of the following: (i) revenue, (ii) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) or (iii) debt,

·   A Nutra SA EBITDA default, which is defined as the failure to achieve 85% of planned EBITDA for three consecutive quarters, or

·   A material problem, which is defined as a material problem in a facility (unrelated to changes in law, weather, etc.) likely to cause a Nutra SA business plan deviation or Nutra SA EBITDA default, which results in damages not at least 80% covered by insurance proceeds.

As of June 30, 2012, there have been no qualifying events.  The LLC agreement, as amended in the third quarter of 2011, defines a qualifying event as any event prior to September 16, 2014, which results, or will result in, (i) a person or group of persons exercising the right to appoint members to our board of directors holding one third or more of the votes of all board members, (ii) the sale, exchange, pledge or use as guarantee of one half of our ownership interest in Nutra SA to a third party (iii) the bankruptcy of NutraCea or Nutra SA or (iv) the Investors' purchase of additional units in Nutra SA under the waiver to the MIPA, such that the Investors' ownership interest in Nutra SA exceeds 49.0%.

The Investors have certain rights, summarized below, under an investor rights agreement and the LLC agreement, as further defined in the agreements.

·   Conversion Rights - The Investors may exchange units in Nutra SA for equity interests in Irgovel beginning in July 2011.  After any exchange, the Investors would possess the same rights and obligations with respect to the securities of Irgovel, as they have in Nutra SA.

·   Global Holding Company (GHC) Roll-Up - If we form an entity, GHC, to hold our Brazil segment assets, the Investors may exchange units in Nutra SA for equity interests in GHC.  The investors may exercise this right after the second anniversary of the formation of GHC or, if an event of default has occurred, after the later of January 2013 and the GHC formation date.  The appraised fair value of the Investors' interest in Nutra SA would be used to determine the amount of ownership interest the Investors would receive in GHC.

·   NutraCea Roll-Up - The Investors may exchange units in Nutra SA for NutraCea common stock..  This right is available upon the earlier of January 2014 or, if an event of default has occurred, January 2013.  We may elect to postpone our obligation to complete the NutraCea roll-up to January 2015 if the roll-up would result in over 25% of our common stock being owned by the Investors.  The appraised fair value of the Investors' interest in Nutra SA and the market price of our stock would be used to determine the amount of ownership interest the Investors would receive in NutraCea.

·   Drag Along Rights - The Investors have the right to force the sale of all Nutra SA assets after the earlier of (i) January 2015, (ii) January 2013 if an event of default occurs, (iii) February 2014 if we make a NutraCea roll-up postponement election or (iv) the date of a qualifying event.  The right terminates upon the occurrence of certain events (a $50 million Nutra SA initial public offering or a change of control, as defined).  We may elect to exercise a right of first refusal to purchase the Investors' interest instead of proceeding to a sale.

In evaluating whether we maintain control over Nutra SA, we considered the matters which could be put to a vote of the members.  Until there is an event of default or a qualifying event, the Investors' rights and abilities, individually or in the aggregate, do not allow them to substantively participate in the operations of Nutra SA.  The Investors do not currently have the ability to dissolve Nutra SA or otherwise force the sale of all its assets.  They do have such rights in the future (Drag Along Rights as described above).  We will continue to evaluate our ability to control Nutra SA each reporting period.

Cash on hand at our Brazil segment is generally unavailable for distribution to our Corporate and USA segments pursuant to the terms of the limited liability company agreement for Nutra SA. We are restricted from competing with Nutra SA and Irgovel in Brazil as further described in the MIPA.

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LOSS PER SHARE (EPS) (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

LOSS PER SHARE (EPS) [Abstract]

Reconciliation of EPS

Below are reconciliations of the numerators and denominators in the EPS computations.

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
NUMERATOR (in thousands):
Basic and diluted - net loss attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	(201	)	$	(21	)	$	(9,030	)	$	(4,080	)
DENOMINATOR:
Basic EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding		204,588,939			198,309,844			203,633,571			196,767,291
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding		-			-			-			-
Diluted EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding		204,588,939			198,309,844			203,633,571			196,767,291
Number of shares of common stock which could be purchased with weighted average outstanding securities not included in diluted EPS because effect would be antidilutive-
Stock options (average exercise price for the three and six		39,821,934			38,734,230			39,335,617			40,734,884
months ended June 30, 2012 of $0.24 and $0.25 per share)
Warrants (average exercise price for the three and six		120,710,994			41,219,735			113,711,533			41,107,083
months ended June 30, 2012 of $0.45 and $0.48 per share)
Convertible debt		49,300,000			2,000,000			44,529,813			1,500,000

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]

SEGMENT INFORMATION

NOTE 13.  SEGMENT INFORMATION

We have three reportable business segments: (1) Corporate; (2) USA, which manufactures and distributes SRB in various granulations along with other products derived from rice bran via proprietary and patented enzyme treatment processes; and (3) Brazil, which extracts crude RBO and DRB from rice bran, which are then further processed into a number of valuable human food and animal nutrition products.  The Corporate segment includes general and administrative expenses including public company expenses, professional fees, financing related costs and other expenses not directly attributable to other segments.  No Corporate allocations are made to the other segments.  General corporate interest is not allocated.

The tables below present segment information for the periods identified and provide reconciliations of segment information to total consolidated information (in thousands).

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	3,153		$	6,558		$	9,711
Cost of goods sold		-			2,154			5,794			7,948
Gross profit		-			999			764			1,763
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(43	)		(308	)		(35	)		(386	)
Intersegment fees		56			-			(56	)		-
Impairment of property, plant and  equipment		-			(1,069	)		-			(1,069	)
Other operating expense		(1,447	)		(628	)		(1,113	)		(3,188	)
Loss from operations	$	(1,434	)	$	(1,006	)	$	(440	)	$	(2,880	)
Net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	1,259		$	(1,015	)	$	(445	)	$	(201	)
Interest expense		166			9			212			387
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			278			421			699
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		-			64			2,186			2,250
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	6,564		$	12,893		$	19,457
Cost of goods sold		-			4,553			11,400			15,953
Gross profit		-			2,011			1,493			3,504
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(71	)		(639	)		(460	)		(1,170	)
Intersegment fees		112			-			(112	)		-
Impairment of property, plant and equipment		-			(1,069	)		-			(1,069	)
Other operating expense		(2,723	)		(1,297	)		(2,500	)		(6,520	)
Loss from operations	$	(2,682	)	$	(994	)	$	(1,579	)	$	(5,255	)
Net loss attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	(7,009	)	$	(1,010	)	$	(1,011	)	$	(9,030	)
Interest expense		321			17			467			805
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			535			819			1,354
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		-			66			3,727			3,793

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	2,890		$	7,612		$	10,502
Cost of goods sold		-			1,791			6,124			7,915
Gross profit		-			1,099			1,488			2,587
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(55	)		(306	)		(321	)		(682	)
Intersegment fees		56			-			(56	)		-
Other operating expense		(1,650	)		(1,007	)		(1,223	)		(3,880	)
Loss from operations	$	(1,649	)	$	(214	)	$	(112	)	$	(1,975	)
Net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	322		$	(304	)	$	(39	)	$	(21	)
Interest expense		131			72			221			424
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			276			368			644
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		-			39			2,609			2,648
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Corporate			USA			Brazil			Consolidated
Revenues	$	-		$	5,493		$	13,657		$	19,150
Cost of goods sold		-			3,476			10,881			14,357
Gross profit		-			2,017			2,776			4,793
Depreciation and amortization (in selling, general and administrative)		(112	)		(621	)		(627	)		(1,360	)
Settlement with former customer		-			800			-			800
Intersegment fees		112						(112	)		-
Other operating expense		(3,274	)		(1,963	)		(2,244	)		(7,481	)
Income (loss) from operations	$	(3,274	)	$	233		$	(207	)	$	(3,248	)
Net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	(4,029	)	$	127		$	(178	)	$	(4,080	)
Interest expense		316			102			394			812
Depreciation (in cost of goods sold)		-			433			719			1,152
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		-			82			4,419			4,501

The tables below present segment information for selected balance sheet accounts (in thousands).

	Corporate				USA		Brazil				Consolidated
As of June 30, 2012
Inventories	$	-			$	657	$	1,029			$	1,686
Property, plant and equipment, net		220				9,605		19,043				28,868
Goodwill		-				-		4,701	(1	)		4,701
Intangible assets, net		-				1,368		1,749				3,117
Total assets		3,245	(2	)		13,068		31,662				47,975
As of December 31, 2011
Inventories		-				617		1,680				2,297
Property, plant and equipment, net		263				11,899		15,833				27,995
Goodwill		-				-		5,240	(1	)		5,240
Intangible assets, net		-				1,612		2,316				3,928
Total assets		4,672	(2	)		14,219		33,341				52,232

(1) All changes in goodwill between December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2012, relate to foreign currency translation.

(2) Corporate segment total assets include cash, restricted cash, note receivable, property and other assets.

The following table presents revenue by geographic area (in thousands).

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
United States	$	2,787	$	2,440	$	5,816	$	4,761
Brazil		4,855		5,358		9,771		9,466
Other international		2,069		2,704		3,870		4,923
Total revenues	$	9,711	$	10,502	$	19,457	$	19,150

The following table presents property, plant and equipment by geographic area (in thousands).

	June 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
United States	$	9,825	$	12,162
Brazil		19,043		15,833
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	28,868	$	27,995

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EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS [Abstract]

EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS

NOTE 9.  EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS

A summary of equity activity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 (in thousands, except share data) follows.

	Common Stock					Accumulated			Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Total
	Shares		Amount			Deficit			Loss			Equity
Balance, December 31, 2011		201,264,622	$	209,613		$	(194,911	)	$	(988	)	$	13,714
Share-based compensation		-		500			-			-			500
Warrant exercised		1,552,667		711			-			-			711
Common stock issued for vendor services		1,207,000		192			-			-			192
Common stock issued in exchange for vested options		809,648		-			-			-			-
Cancellation of convertible notes and warrant		-		(1,089	)		-			-			(1,089	)
Foreign currency translation		-		-			-			(631	)		(631	)
Net loss		-		-			(9,030	)		-			(9,030	)
Balance, June 30, 2012		204,833,937	$	209,927		$	(203,941	)	$	(1,619	)	$	4,367

A summary of stock option and warrant activity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 follows.

	Options							Equity and Liability Warrants
	Shares Under Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Shares Under Warrants			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Outstanding, December 31, 2011		38,588,721		$	0.27		6.3		46,789,364		$	1.04		1.7
Granted		5,487,148			0.16				51,375,000			0.12
Impact of anti-dilution clauses		-			-				29,414,109			-
Exercised		-			-				(5,003,038	)		0.10
Forfeited, expired or cancelled		(4,288,346	)		0.41				(2,323,186	)		0.22
Outstanding, June 30, 2012		39,787,523		$	0.24		6.4		120,252,249		$	0.45		2.5
Exercisable, June 30, 2012		29,520,330		$	0.26		5.6		114,002,249		$	0.47		2.4

Options

In January 2012, we issued 809,648 shares of common stock to a retiring director in exchange for the surrender of vested stock options exercisable for 1,454,596 shares of common stock.  The fair value of the vested options surrendered on the date of the stock issuance equaled the $0.1 million fair value of the stock issued.

For 2012, our non-employee directors agreed to accept stock options in lieu of cash representing one half of the board retainer fees to which they otherwise would have been entitled.  As a result, we issued options for the purchase of 1,096,505 shares of common stock in March 2012 and for 121,384 shares in April 2012, at an exercise price of $0.14 per share.  The stock options vested 25% in April 2012, and the remainder vests in installments through December 31, 2012.  The $0.2 million grant date fair value of the options equaled the cash fees to which the directors were otherwise entitled.

In 2012, our three executive officers are receiving in cash 83.3% or 90.0% of their stated contract salary, as detailed in their employment agreements.  In April 2012, our board of directors granted these officers stock options for the purchase of up to 852,592 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.12 per share.  The options vested 25% in April 2012, and the remainder vests in installments through 2012.  The $0.1 million grant date fair value of the options equaled the officers' salary forbearance.

Warrants

We have outstanding warrants classified as equity (equity warrants) and as derivative warrant liabilities (liability warrants).  The following tables summarize information related to outstanding warrants.

	Equity Warrants							Liability Warrants
	Shares Under Equity Warrants			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Shares Under Liability Warrants			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Outstanding, December 31, 2011		3,474,370		$	0.30		3.5		43,314,994		$	1.10		1.5
Granted		-			-				51,375,000			0.12
Impact of antidilution clauses		-			-				29,414,109			-
Exercised		-			-				(5,003,038	)		0.10
Forfeited, expired or cancelled		(2,323,186	)		0.22				-			-
Outstanding, June 30, 2012		1,151,184		$	0.45		2.9		119,101,065		$	0.45		2.5
Exercisable, June 30, 2012		1,151,184		$	0.45		2.9		112,851,065		$	0.47		2.4

		Outstanding as of June 30 2012				Outstanding as of December 31, 2011
Range of Exercise Prices	Type of Warrant	Shares Under Warrants		Weighted Average Exercise Price	Average Remaining Contractual Life(in years)	Shares Under Warrants		Weighted Average Exercise Price	Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
$0.10	Liability	15,536,524	$	0.10	3.1	-	$	-	-
$0.12	Liability	50,000,000		0.12	4.6	-		-	-
$0.15	Liability	250,000		0.15	4.6	-		-	-
$0.20	Liability	-		-	-	9,707,282		0.20	3.2
$0.22-$0.23	Equity	605,730		0.23	4.4	2,928,916		0.22	3.8
$0.64	Liability	15,075,369		0.64	0.8	-		-	-
$0.69	Equity	545,454		0.69	1.3	545,454		0.69	1.8
$0.92	Liability	-		-	-	10,360,057		0.92	1.3
$0.95	Liability	38,239,172		0.95	0.1	-		-	-
$1.56	Liability	-		-	-	23,247,655		1.56	0.9
		120,252,249	$	0.45	2.5	46,789,364	$	1.04	1.7

We have certain warrant agreements in effect for outstanding liability warrants that contain antidilution clauses.  Under the antidilution clauses, in the event of equity issuances, we may be required to lower the exercise price on liability warrants and increase the number of shares underlying liability warrants.  Equity issuances may include issuances of our common stock, certain awards of options to employees, issuances of warrants and/or other convertible instruments below certain exercise prices.  The January 2012 and May 2012 issuances of the convertible debt and related warrants triggered the antidilution clauses in these warrant agreements and as a result, we lowered the exercise price and increased the number of underlying shares on certain liability warrants outstanding on the dated of the dates of the transactions.  The issuances of convertible debt and related warrants in the third quarter of 2012 (see Note 16), triggered the antidilution clauses in these liability warrant agreements and as a result, we lowered the exercise price and increased the number of underlying shares on all liability warrants outstanding on the dates of those transactions as well.

During the first quarter of 2012, the holder of a liability warrant to purchase 5,003,038 shares of common stock exercised the warrant on a cashless basis and, as a result, we issued the holder 1,552,667 shares of our common stock.  We transferred the $0.7 million fair value of the liability warrant as of the date of exercise into equity.

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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

NOTE 7.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
Land	$	416	$	422
Furniture and fixtures		1,460		1,464
Plant		16,871		16,821
Computer and software		1,421		1,357
Leasehold improvements		189		189
Machinery and equipment		17,514		17,905
Construction in progress		9,683		5,775
Property, plant and equipment		47,554		43,933
Less accumulated depreciation		18,686		15,938
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	28,868	$	27,995

Included in property plant and equipment, net, is machinery and equipment not currently in use and carried at net realizable value of $1.2 million as of June 30, 2012. Property, plant and equipment increased in the first six months of 2012 by $3.7 million due to the capital expansion project at Irgovel.  Included in accounts payable at June 30, 2012, is $2.3 million related to amounts payable for capital expansion project additions.

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DEBT

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

DEBT [Abstract]

DEBT

NOTE 8.  DEBT

The following table summarizes current and long-term portions of debt (in thousands).

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
USA segment:
Senior convertible debenture, net	$	278	$	-
Subordinated convertible notes, net		4,176		2,126
Customer list purchase		62		448
Supplier note		9		59
Factoring agreement		320		262
		4,845		2,895
Brazil segment:
Capital expansion loans		3,584		3,789
Equipment financing		273		214
Working capital lines of credit		2,247		1,778
Advances on export letters of credit		3,713		2,838
Special tax programs		2,692		3,211
		12,509		11,830
Total debt		17,354		14,725
Current portion		7,437		6,792
Long-term portion	$	9,917	$	7,933

Convertible Notes and Debenture

During the first six months of 2012, we issued subordinated convertible notes, a senior convertible debenture and related warrants, which are described in the chart below.

Issuance	Date of Debt and/or  Warrant		Principal Amount of Notes and Debenture (in thousands)	Creditor's Debt Conversion Right	Stated Annual Interest Rate on Debt	Maturity Date of Debt	Number of Shares Under Warrant	Exercise Price of Warrant	Expiration Date of Warrant
Senior Convertible Debenture and Warrant	January 2012	$	870	Convertible immediately  at $0.15 per share	10%	July 2013	6,250,000	Exercisable beginning July 2012 at $0.12 per share	July 2017
Subordinated Convertible Notes and Warrants	January 2012		4,325	Convertible immediately at $0.10 per share	10%	January 2015	43,250,000	Exercisable immediately at $0.12 per share	January 2017
Subordinated Convertible Note and Warrant	May 2012		50	Convertible immediately at $0.10 per share	10%	May 2015	500,000	Exercisable immediately at $0.12 per share	May 2017
$0.10 Transactional Warrants	January 2012						1,112,500	Exercisable immediately at $0.10 per share	January 2017
$0.15 Transactional Warrants	January 2012						250,000	Exercisable beginning July 2012 at $0.15 per share	January 2017
$0.10 Transactional Warrants	May 2012						12,500	Exercisable immediately at $0.10 per share	May 2017

All of the convertible debt and warrants listed in the table above contain full ratchet antidilution provisions and require the holders to provide us with 61 day notice prior to conversion or exercise to the extent the holder would have a beneficial ownership interest in our common stock in excess of 4.99% of our oustanding common stock immediately after conversion or exercise.  The transactional warrants were issued under the terms of our financial advisor agreement with Halpern Capital, Inc. (see Note 15).

In connection with the transactions described in Note 16, in the third quarter of 2012 (i) the terms of all of the subordinated convertible notes outstanding as of June 30, 2012 were modified such that the maturity date was extended from January and May 2015 to July 2015 and (ii) the conversion price of these subordinated convertible notes was lowered from $0.10 per share to $0.07 per share under their antidilution provisions.

The January 2012 senior convertible debenture and related warrant were issued for $0.8 million, a $0.1 million discount from the debenture's stated principal amount.  We received cash proceeds of $0.6 million, net of cash financing costs.  In connection with the transaction described in Note 16, in the third quarter of 2012, this January 2012 debenture was replaced by a new debenture with a stated principal amount of $1.0 million, representing the original principal amount plus interest which will accrue through the January 2014 maturity. Each of the new debentures is convertible immediately at $0.07 per share.  Commencing February 2013, we are required to redeem 1/12th of the $1.0 million principal each month until the January 2014 maturity date.  In lieu of a cash redemption we may elect to issue shares of common stock equal to the monthly redemption amount divided by the lesser of (i) the current debenture conversion price or (ii) 80% of the 20-day volume weighted average trading price of our common stock or (iii) the volume weighted average trading price of our common stock on the day immediately prior to the redemption date less $0.01.  The number of shares delivered may not exceed 20% of the number of shares traded in the 20-day trading period prior to payment.  The debenture is secured by a senior interest in substantially all of our assets, excluding our interest in Nutra SA.  Pursuant to the terms of the debenture, we may not pay any dividends while the debenture is outstanding.  Under the terms of the original January 2012 debenture, we had been required to redeem 1/12th of the $0.9 million principal each month commencing August 2012 until the July 2013 maturity date.

The January 2012 subordinated convertible notes with a face amount of $4.3 million, and the related warrants to purchase 43,250,000 shares of common stock, were issued in exchange for $1.7 million cash, net of issuance costs, and surrender of then outstanding convertible notes with original principal totaling $2.3 million and a related warrant (old notes and old warrant).  Interest is payable monthly at an annual rate of 10%.  The notes are secured by a junior interest in substantially all of our assets, excluding our interest in Nutra SA.  The old notes and old warrant were held by Baruch Halpern, who became a director concurrent with the January 2012 transaction.  In exchange for surrendering the old notes and old warrant and an additional $0.1 million cash investment, we issued a $2.5 million subordinated convertible note and related warrant to purchase 25,000,000 shares of common stock to a trust beneficially owned by Mr. Halpern (Halpern Trust).  Three different directors (or entities beneficially owned by the directors) were among the other investors in the transaction and purchased for a total of $0.1 million subordinated convertible notes, in the principal amount of $0.1 million, and related warrants for the purchase a total of 1,000,000 shares of common stock.

The May 2012 subordinated convertible note with a face amount of $0.1 million, and the related warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock, were issued in exchange for $0.1 million cash, net of issuance costs.  Interest is payable monthly at an annual rate of 10%.  The notes are secured by a junior interest in substantially all of our assets, excluding our interest in Nutra SA.

A summary of the allocation of the proceeds from the January 2012 and May 2012 issuances of the senior convertible debenture, subordinated convertible notes and related warrants follows (in thousands).

	January 2012
				Subordinated Convertible Notes and Warrants						May 2012 Subordinated
	Senior Convertible Debenture and Warrant			Halpern Trust			Other Investors			Convertible Note and Warrant				Total
(Increases) decreases in:
Debt - principal	$	(870	)	$	(2,500	)	$	(1,825	)	$	(50	)	$	(5,245	)
Debt - discount		870			630			1,825			50			3,375
Debt - derivative conversion liabilities		(296	)		(1,942	)		(1,417	)		(31	)		(3,686	)
Derivative warrant liabilities		(648	)		(2,473	)		(1,808	)		(40	)		(4,969	)
Debt (carrying amount of old note)		-			2,152			-			-			2,152
Equity		-			1,089			-			-			1,089
Loss on extinguishment		-			2,986			-			-			2,986
Financing expense		168			-			1,356			20			1,544
Other long -term assets - deferred finance costs		144			65			132			2			343
Proceeds, net of finance costs	$	632		$	(7	)	$	1,737		$	49		$	2,411

We accounted for the issuance of the $2.5 million subordinated convertible note and related warrant to the Halpern Trust as a significant modification to the old notes and warrant held by Mr. Halpern.  We recognized a loss on extinguishment for the difference between the fair value of the subordinated convertible note and warrant issued, determined using a lattice model and the total of (i) the Black-Scholes fair values of the conversion features embedded in the old notes, (ii) the Black-Scholes fair value of the old warrant, (iii) the carrying amount of the old notes and (iv) the proceeds received, net of issue costs.  The old notes' embedded conversion features and the old warrant, did not qualify as separate derivative liabilities and, therefore, we reduced equity by the January 2012 fair value of the embedded conversion features and warrant  determined using the Black-Scholes method.  We concluded that the new warrant issued was not indexed to our common stock because of the full ratchet antidilution provisions and should be recorded as a derivative liability and carried at fair value.  We also concluded that the embedded conversion feature in the new note should be accounted for separately from the host debt as a derivative liability and carried at fair value.

The $2.4 million in cash proceeds, net of issue costs, received from the issuance of the senior convertible debenture in January 2012, and the subordinated convertible notes issued to the other investors in January and May 2012 were allocated to convertible debt and warrants.  We concluded that the warrants were not indexed to our common stock because of the full ratchet antidilution provisions each contain and should be recorded as derivative liabilities and carried at fair value.  We also concluded that the embedded conversion features in the convertible debt should be accounted for separately from the host debt as derivative liabilities and carried at fair value.  We determined the fair value of each warrant and embedded conversion feature using a lattice model.  In each case, the fair value of the warrants and embedded conversion features exceeded the proceeds received, which resulted in the recognition of financing expense on the date of issuance.

As of June 30, 2012, our convertible debt consists of the following components (in thousands):

				Subordinated Convertible Notes
	Senior Convertible Debenture			Halpern Trust			Other Investors			Total
Principal outstanding	$	(870	)	$	(2,500	)	$	(1,875	)	$	(5,245	)
Discount		870			559			1,875			3,304
Derivative conversion liabilities		(278	)		(1,271	)		(964	)		(2,513	)
Debt	$	(278	)	$	(3,212	)	$	(964	)		(4,454	)
Debt - current portion	$	(278	)	$	-		$	-		$	(278	)
Debt - long-term portion		-			(3,212	)		(964	)		(4,176	)

The discount recorded on the subordinated convertible note held by the Halpern Trust and the related deferred finance costs are amortized to interest expense under the effective interest method.  As a result we are recognizing interest expense on this note at an effective interest rate of 23.9%.

The debt discounts on the senior convertible debentures and subordinated convertible notes held by the other investors, listed in the table above, are also being amortized to interest expense under the effective interest method.  However, because the fair value at issuance of the conversion features and warrants exceeded the proceeds from these issuances, in each case, under the effective interest method, this will result in the debt discount being expensed when the principal of the convertible debt matures or is redeemed, in proportion to the principal reduction.  Deferred finance costs are also being amortized to interest expense under the effective interest method, in a similar fashion.

Changes in the fair value of the derivative liabilities subsequent to issuance are recognized in other income (expense).

The $2.4 million in proceeds from the January 2012 issuances of the senior convertible debenture, subordinated convertible notes and related warrants were used to make the final distributions to the unsecured creditors in January 2012 and for general corporate purposes.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 10.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Supply Commitments

Irgovel has commitments to supply three customers a total of 1,200 metric tons of rice bran oil product during the period of July 2012 to January 2013, at fixed prices.

Litigation

In addition to the matters discussed below, from time to time we are involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of our business.  When applicable, we record accruals for contingencies when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.  While the outcome of lawsuits and other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, individually or in the aggregate, no such lawsuits are expected to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.  Defense costs are expensed as incurred and are included in professional fees.

Irgovel Stockholders Lawsuit

On August 28, 2008, former Irgovel stockholder David Resyng filed an indemnification suit against Irgovel, Osmar Brito and the remaining former Irgovel stockholders (Sellers), requesting: (i) the freezing of the escrow account maintained in connection with the transfer of Irgovel's corporate control to us and the presentation of all documentation related to the transaction, and (ii) damages in the amount of the difference between (a) the sum received by David Resyng in connection with the judicial settlement agreement executed in the action for the partial dissolution of the limited liability company filed by David Resyng against Irgovel and the Sellers and (b) the amount received by the Sellers in connection with the sale of Irgovel's corporate control to us, in addition to moral damages as determined in the court's discretion.  The amount of damage claimed by Mr. Resyng is approximately $3 million.

We believe that the filing of the above lawsuit is a fundamental default of the obligations undertaken by the Sellers under the Quotas Purchase Agreement for the transfer of Irgovel's corporate control, executed by and among the Sellers and us on January 31, 2008 (Purchase Agreement).  Consequently, we believe that the responsibility for any indemnity, costs and expenses incurred or that may come to be incurred by Irgovel and/or us in connection with the above lawsuit is the sole responsibility of the Sellers.

On February 6, 2009, the Sellers filed a collection lawsuit against us seeking payment of the second installment of the purchase price under the Purchase Agreement, which the Sellers allege is approximately $1.0 million.  We have withheld payment of the second installment pending resolution of the Resyng lawsuit noted above.  The Parent Company has not been served with any formal notices in regard to this matter so far.  To date, only Irgovel has received formal legal notice.  In addition, the Purchase Agreement requires that all disputes between us and the Sellers be adjudicated through arbitration.  As part of the Purchase Agreement, $2.0 million was deposited into an escrow account to cover contingencies with the net remaining funds payable to the Sellers upon resolution of all contingencies.  We believe any payout due to the lawsuit will be made out of the escrow account.  As of June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, the balance in the escrow account was $1.9 million and is included in restricted cash in our balance sheets.  There is an offsetting liability in accrued expenses in our balance sheets as of June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011.  We believe that there is no additional material exposure as any amounts determined to be owed as a result of the above noted litigation and contingencies will be covered by the escrow account.

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REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NUTRA SA (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011 Nutra SA [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Nutra SA [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Nutra SA [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Nutra SA [Member] Irgovel [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 NutraCea [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 NutraCea [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 NutraCea [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 NutraCea [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 NutraCea [Member] Nutra SA [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Investors [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Investors [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Investors [Member] Nutra SA [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Investors [Member] Nutra SA [Member]	Mar. 31, 2011 Investors [Member] Nutra SA [Member]
Summary of changes for redeemable noncontrolling interest [Roll Forward]
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, beginning of period	$ 9,918,000						$ 9,545,000	$ 7,769,000	$ 9,918,000	$ 0
Investors' purchase of units							0	3,000,000	0	10,725,000
Investors' interest in net loss of Nutra SA							(429,000)	(11,000)	(972,000)	(39,000)
Investors' interest in other comprehensive income of Nutra SA							(776,000)	335,000	(606,000)	407,000
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Nutra SA, end of period	8,340,000						8,340,000	11,093,000	8,340,000	11,093,000
Proceeds from sale of membership interests in Nutra SA	0	10,725,000						1,000,000	4,000,000			900,000	3,000,000
Ownership percentage by parent (in hundredths)						100.00%					64.40%
Ownership percentage of noncontrolling owner (in hundredths)														49.00%	49.00%	35.60%
Proceeds from sale retained by Nutra SA for capital projects				2,000,000	3,700,000
Proceeds from sale retained by Nutra SA for administrative expenses					500,000
Proceeds from sale retained by parent to repay debt									2,200,000
Proceeds from sale retained by parent for other purposes									1,800,000
Waiver terms MIPA and amendment LLC agreement			Under the waiver and amendment until the later of (i) the date the first phase of the Irgovel capital expansion project is completed or (ii) August 31, 2013, the Investors have the right to purchase additional units in Nutra SA at $2.00 per unit if (i) there are inadequate funds available from a Brazilian financial institution(s) to complete the first phase of the Irgovel capital expansion project or to operate Irgovel, creating a cash shortfall, and (ii) we are unable to fund the first $0.9 million of this shortfall, or our prorata share of any additional cash shortfall above the first $0.9 million, by purchasing additional units in Nutra SA at $2.00 per unit.
Terms of default and qualifying events	· A Nutra SA business plan deviation, defined as the occurrence, in either 2012, 2013 or 2014, of a 20% unfavorable variation in two out of three of the following: (i) revenue, (ii) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) or (iii) debt,· A Nutra SA EBITDA default, which is defined as the failure to achieve 85% of planned EBITDA for three consecutive quarters, or · A material problem, which is defined as a material problem in a facility (unrelated to changes in law, weather, etc.) likely to cause a Nutra SA business plan deviation or Nutra SA EBITDA default, which results in damages not at least 80% covered by insurance proceeds.
Maximum share ownership percentage (in hundredths)														25.00%
Drag Along Right termination amount														$ 50,000,000

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Abstract]

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Text Block]

NOTE 15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Transactions with Director Baruch Halpern

In January 2012, Baruch Halpern became a member of our board of directors.  Mr. Halpern is the principal in Halpern Capital, Inc. (HC).  Under a February 2011 financial advisor agreement we are obligated to pay HC success fees ranging from 2.5% to 5.0% of the consideration received from certain equity, convertible securities or debt transactions.  We must also issue warrants to purchase shares of common stock that equal from 2.5% to 5.0% of the consideration received in those transactions, divided by either the market price of the common stock or the conversion price of the securities issued in the transaction.  This agreement terminated April 1, 2012, however we remain obligated to pay HC success fees and issue HC warrants on any transaction with an investor introduced by HC occurring though March 31, 2013.

During the three ended March 31, 2012, in connection with the January 2012 issuances of the subordinated convertible notes and senior convertible note, and related warrants, described in Note 8, HC received $0.1 million in cash fees under the financial advisor agreement.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, Mr. Halpern also received warrants exercisable for 712,500  and 12,500 shares of our common stock at $0.10 per share, which were owed to HC under the financial advisor agreement.   During the three months ended March 31, 2012, Mr. Halpern also received and warrants exercisable for 150,000 shares of our common stock at $0.15 per share, which were also owed to HC under the financial advisor agreement.  During the six months ended June 30, 2011, HC received no success fees.

In January 2012, we agreed to extend the expiration dates on certain liability warrants, held by Mr. Halpern and his family, for the purchase of 5,166,520 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share from July 2014 to January 2017.  The resulting $0.1 million change in the fair value of the warrants was expensed in other income (expense).

Mr. Halpern held as of June 30, 2012, $2.5 million of subordinated convertible notes and as of December 31, 2011, all of our outstanding convertible notes.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012 we received $0.1 million of cash in connection with issuances of convertible debt and related warrants to the Halpern Trust.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, we paid less than $0.1 million of interest on the convertible notes beneficially owned by Mr. Halpern and made no principal payments.  During the three months ended March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, we received $0.5 million and $0.2 million of cash in connection with issuances of convertible debt and related warrants to the Halpern Trust.

During the three ended March 31, 2012, we paid HC $0.3 million relevant to HC's class 6 general unsecured creditor claim as part of our payment obligations under the Amended Plan of Reorginization.  During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we paid HC $0.4 million relevant to HC's class 6 general unsecured creditor claim as part of our payment obligations under the Amended Plan of Reorganization.  The claim represented payment for services rendered prior to the November 2009 bankruptcy petition filing.

Other Transactions with Directors

In April 2012, Henk Hoogenkamp became a member of our board of directors.  In 2011, Mr. Hoogenkamp performed consulting services for NutraCea under an independent contractor agreement.  Under the agreement, as amended, NutraCea agreed to pay Mr. Hoogenkamp a total of $0.1 million as compensation for services in 2011.  In addition, NutraCea issued to Mr. Hoogenkamp 150,000 shares of our common stock which fully vested on December 31, 2011.  In June 2011, we entered into an amendment to the independent contractor agreement, which reduced the scope of the consulting services and reduced his compensation during the last six months of 2011.   Mr. Hoogenkamp agreed to be paid less than $0.1 million for his consulting services in 2011 and we agreed to extend the exercise period for certain stock options issued to Mr. Hoogenkamp for the purchase of up to 440,000 shares of our common stock to June 30, 2015.  The change in fair value of the warrants was less than $0.1 million.  Effective January 1, 2012, under a new one-year independent contractor consulting agreement, we issued Mr. Hoogenkamp 1,000,000 shares of our common stock, which were to vest in twelve equal monthly installments during 2012.  In April 2012, in connection with Mr. Hoogenkamp's appointment to the Board of Directors, we terminated the independent contractor agreement and agreed to immediately vest all of the 1,000,000 shares of common stock previously granted.  During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we paid and expensed less than $0.1 million for fees owed under the independent contractor agreements.

W. John Short (CEO and director), Zanesville Partners Fund, LLC, which is beneficially owned by James C. Lintzenich (director), and the Edward L. McMillan Revocable Trust, which is beneficially owned by Edward L. McMillan (director), collectively invested $0.1 million in the January 2012 subordinated convertible notes and related warrants issuance described further in Note 8.

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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
Land	$	416	$	422
Furniture and fixtures		1,460		1,464
Plant		16,871		16,821
Computer and software		1,421		1,357
Leasehold improvements		189		189
Machinery and equipment		17,514		17,905
Construction in progress		9,683		5,775
Property, plant and equipment		47,554		43,933
Less accumulated depreciation		18,686		15,938
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	28,868	$	27,995

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EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012
EMPLOYEE BONUS PLAN [Abstract]
Unaccrued employee bonus planned payment	$ 0.6

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 472	$ 323
Equity:
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	204,833,937	201,264,622
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	204,833,937	201,264,622

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LOSS PER SHARE (EPS)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

LOSS PER SHARE (EPS) [Abstract]

LOSS PER SHARE (EPS)

NOTE 4. LOSS PER SHARE (EPS)

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during all periods presented.  Shares underlying options, warrants and convertible notes payable are excluded from the basic EPS calculation but are considered in calculating diluted EPS.

Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to NutraCea shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period increased by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding if the impact of assumed exercises and conversions is dilutive.  The dilutive effect of outstanding options and warrants is calculated using the treasury stock method.  The dilutive effect of outstanding convertible notes payable is calculated using the "if converted" method.

Below are reconciliations of the numerators and denominators in the EPS computations.

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
NUMERATOR (in thousands):
Basic and diluted - net loss attributable to NutraCea shareholders	$	(201	)	$	(21	)	$	(9,030	)	$	(4,080	)
DENOMINATOR:
Basic EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding		204,588,939			198,309,844			203,633,571			196,767,291
Effect of dilutive securities outstanding		-			-			-			-
Diluted EPS - weighted average number of shares outstanding		204,588,939			198,309,844			203,633,571			196,767,291
Number of shares of common stock which could be purchased with weighted average outstanding securities not included in diluted EPS because effect would be antidilutive-
Stock options (average exercise price for the three and six		39,821,934			38,734,230			39,335,617			40,734,884
months ended June 30, 2012 of $0.24 and $0.25 per share)
Warrants (average exercise price for the three and six		120,710,994			41,219,735			113,711,533			41,107,083
months ended June 30, 2012 of $0.45 and $0.48 per share)
Convertible debt		49,300,000			2,000,000			44,529,813			1,500,000

The impact of potentially dilutive securities outstanding at June 30, 2012 and 2011, was not included in the calculation of diluted EPS in 2012 and 2011 because to do so would be antidilutive.  Those securities listed in the table above which were antidilutive in 2012 and 2011, which remain outstanding, could potentially dilute EPS in the future.

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DEBT (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

DEBT [Abstract]

Current and Long-term Debt

The following table summarizes current and long-term portions of debt (in thousands).

	June 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
USA segment:
Senior convertible debenture, net	$	278	$	-
Subordinated convertible notes, net		4,176		2,126
Customer list purchase		62		448
Supplier note		9		59
Factoring agreement		320		262
		4,845		2,895
Brazil segment:
Capital expansion loans		3,584		3,789
Equipment financing		273		214
Working capital lines of credit		2,247		1,778
Advances on export letters of credit		3,713		2,838
Special tax programs		2,692		3,211
		12,509		11,830
Total debt		17,354		14,725
Current portion		7,437		6,792
Long-term portion	$	9,917	$	7,933

Convertible Notes and Debenture Information

During the first six months of 2012, we issued subordinated convertible notes, a senior convertible debenture and related warrants, which are described in the chart below.

Issuance	Date of Debt and/or  Warrant		Principal Amount of Notes and Debenture (in thousands)	Creditor's Debt Conversion Right	Stated Annual Interest Rate on Debt	Maturity Date of Debt	Number of Shares Under Warrant	Exercise Price of Warrant	Expiration Date of Warrant
Senior Convertible Debenture and Warrant	January 2012	$	870	Convertible immediately  at $0.15 per share	10%	July 2013	6,250,000	Exercisable beginning July 2012 at $0.12 per share	July 2017
Subordinated Convertible Notes and Warrants	January 2012		4,325	Convertible immediately at $0.10 per share	10%	January 2015	43,250,000	Exercisable immediately at $0.12 per share	January 2017
Subordinated Convertible Note and Warrant	May 2012		50	Convertible immediately at $0.10 per share	10%	May 2015	500,000	Exercisable immediately at $0.12 per share	May 2017
$0.10 Transactional Warrants	January 2012						1,112,500	Exercisable immediately at $0.10 per share	January 2017
$0.15 Transactional Warrants	January 2012						250,000	Exercisable beginning July 2012 at $0.15 per share	January 2017
$0.10 Transactional Warrants	May 2012						12,500	Exercisable immediately at $0.10 per share	May 2017

Allocation of Convertible Debt Proceeds

A summary of the allocation of the proceeds from the January 2012 and May 2012 issuances of the senior convertible debenture, subordinated convertible notes and related warrants follows (in thousands).

	January 2012
				Subordinated Convertible Notes and Warrants						May 2012 Subordinated
	Senior Convertible Debenture and Warrant			Halpern Trust			Other Investors			Convertible Note and Warrant				Total
(Increases) decreases in:
Debt - principal	$	(870	)	$	(2,500	)	$	(1,825	)	$	(50	)	$	(5,245	)
Debt - discount		870			630			1,825			50			3,375
Debt - derivative conversion liabilities		(296	)		(1,942	)		(1,417	)		(31	)		(3,686	)
Derivative warrant liabilities		(648	)		(2,473	)		(1,808	)		(40	)		(4,969	)
Debt (carrying amount of old note)		-			2,152			-			-			2,152
Equity		-			1,089			-			-			1,089
Loss on extinguishment		-			2,986			-			-			2,986
Financing expense		168			-			1,356			20			1,544
Other long -term assets - deferred finance costs		144			65			132			2			343
Proceeds, net of finance costs	$	632		$	(7	)	$	1,737		$	49		$	2,411

Convertible Debt Outstanding

As of June 30, 2012, our convertible debt consists of the following components (in thousands):

				Subordinated Convertible Notes
	Senior Convertible Debenture			Halpern Trust			Other Investors			Total
Principal outstanding	$	(870	)	$	(2,500	)	$	(1,875	)	$	(5,245	)
Discount		870			559			1,875			3,304
Derivative conversion liabilities		(278	)		(1,271	)		(964	)		(2,513	)
Debt	$	(278	)	$	(3,212	)	$	(964	)		(4,454	)
Debt - current portion	$	(278	)	$	-		$	-		$	(278	)
Debt - long-term portion		-			(3,212	)		(964	)		(4,176	)

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EQUITY, SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY WARRANTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			$ 13,714
Balance at beginning of period (in shares)			201,264,622
Share-based compensation			500
Warrants exercised			711
Common stock issued for vendor services			192
Common stock issued in exchange for vested options			0
Cancellation of convertible notes and warrant			(1,089)
Foreign currency translation			(631)
Net loss	(201)	(21)	(9,030)	(4,080)
Balance at end of period	4,367		4,367
Balance at end of period (in shares)	204,833,937		204,833,937
Common Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			209,613
Balance at beginning of period (in shares)			201,264,622
Share-based compensation			500
Warrants exercised			711
Warrants exercised, shares (in shares)			1,552,667
Common stock issued for vendor services			192
Common stock issued for vendor services, (in shares)			1,207,000
Common stock issued in exchange for vested options			0
Common stock issued in exchange for vested options (in shares)			809,648
Cancellation of convertible notes and warrant			(1,089)
Foreign currency translation			0
Net loss			0
Balance at end of period	209,927		209,927
Balance at end of period (in shares)	204,833,937		204,833,937
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			(194,911)
Share-based compensation			0
Warrants exercised			0
Common stock issued for vendor services			0
Common stock issued in exchange for vested options			0
Cancellation of convertible notes and warrant			0
Foreign currency translation			0
Net loss			(9,030)
Balance at end of period	(203,941)		(203,941)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			(988)
Share-based compensation			0
Warrants exercised			0
Common stock issued for vendor services			0
Common stock issued in exchange for vested options			0
Cancellation of convertible notes and warrant			0
Foreign currency translation			(631)
Net loss			0
Balance at end of period	$ (1,619)		$ (1,619)

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

NOTE 14.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables and accounts payable approximates their carrying value due to their shorter maturities.  As of June 30, 2012, the fair value of our convertible debt is approximately $1.4 million higher than the carrying value of that debt, based on a lattice method calculation of fair value, using a market yield.  The fair value of our other debt approximates the carrying value of that debt based on the interest rates of debt of a similar nature, with similar maturities.

Fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Certain assets and liabilities are presented in the financial statements at fair value.  Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include derivative warrant and conversion liabilities.  Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis may include property, plant and equipment.

We assess the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market:

● Level 1 - inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable.

● Level 2 - inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, currency exchange rates and yield curves.

● Level 3 - inputs are not observable in the market and include management's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

For instruments measured using Level 3 inputs, a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances is disclosed.

The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on our consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

			As of June 30, 2012
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
Derivative warrant liabilities	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	(6,221	)	$	(6,221	)
Derivative conversion liabilities	(2	)		-		-		(2,513	)		(2,513	)
Total liabilities at fair value			$	-	$	-	$	(8,734	)	$	(8,734	)
			As of December 31, 2011
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
Derivative warrant liabilities	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	(1,296	)	$	(1,296	)
Total liabilities at fair value			$	-	$	-	$	(1,296	)	$	(1,296	)

(1)   We have certain warrant agreements in effect that contain antidilution clauses.  Under the antidilution clauses, in the event of equity issuances, we may be required to lower the exercise price on liability warrants and increase the number of shares underlying liability warrants.  Equity issuances may include issuances of our common stock, certain awards of options to employees, issuances of warrants and/or other convertible instruments below certain exercise prices.  We account for the warrants with these antidilution clauses as liability instruments.  These warrants are valued using the lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.

The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the warrant.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	June 30, 2012	December 31, 2011
Risk-free interest rate	0.1% - 0.7%	0.1% - 0.8%
	(0.6% weighted average)	(0.2% weighted average)
Expected volatility	91%	84%

(2)   Our outstanding convertible debt contains antidilution clauses.  Under the antidilution clauses, in the event of equity issuances, we may be required to lower the conversion price on the convertible debt.  Equity issuances may include issuances of our common stock, certain awards of options to employees, issuances of warrants and/or other convertible instruments below certain conversion prices.  We account for the derivative conversion liabilities related to convertible debt with these antidilution clauses as liability instruments, separate from the host debt.  The derivative conversion liabilities are classified as debt on our balance sheets. These conversion liabilities are valued using a lattice model each reporting period and the resultant change in fair value is recorded in the statements of operations.

The lattice model requires us to assess the probability of future issuance of equity instruments at a price lower than the current exercise price of the warrants.  The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the treasury yield curve rate of instruments with the same term as the underlying debt.  Additional assumptions that were used to calculate fair value follow.

	June 30, 2012
Risk-free interest rate	0.3-0.4%
	(0.4% weighted average)
Expected volatility	91%

The following tables summarize the changes in level 3 items measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
	Fair Value as of Beginning of Period			Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Issuance of New Instruments			Net Transfers (Into) Out of  Level 3			Fair Value, at End of Period			Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Instruments Still Held
					(1	)					(2	)
Derivative warrant liability	$	(1,296	)	$	(667	)	$	(4,969	)	$	711		$	(6,221	)	$	(272	)
Derivative conversion liability		-			1,173			(3,686	)		-			(2,513	)		1,173
Total Level 3 fair value	$	(1,296	)	$	506		$	(8,655	)	$	711		$	(8,734	)	$	901

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Fair Value as of Beginning of Period			Total Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Issuance of New Warrants		Net Transfers (Into) Out of  Level 3		Fair Value, at End of Period			Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Instruments Still Held
					(1	)
Derivative warrant liability	$	(1,628	)	$	(141	)	$	-	$	-	$	(1,769	)	$	(141	)
Total Level 3 fair value	$	(1,628	)	$	(141	)	$	-	$	-	$	(1,769	)	$	(141	)

(1)           Included in change in fair value of derivative warrant and conversion liabilities in our consolidated statements of operations.

(2)           Represents transfers to equity as a result of a holder exercising a warrant.

The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value in our balance sheets on a nonrecurring basis (in thousands) as of June 30, 2012:

											2012
			As of June 30, 2012								Impairment
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Losses
												(1)
Property, plant and equipment	(1	)	$	-	$	-	$	1,155	$	1,155	$	1,069
Property, plant and equipment			$	-	$	-	$	1,155	$	1,155	$	1,069

(1)   During the second quarter of 2012, machinery and equipment not currently in use was evaluated for impairment and as a result was written down to estimated fair value.  Fair value is an estimate of net realizeable value comprised of an estimate proceeds from sale, based on an internal evaluation of market conditions, less estimated costs to sell.  The estimate of net realizable value is subject to change.