Common additive to white rice (4)

I believe the answer is:

talc

(Other definitions for talc that I've seen before include "Cosmetic powder" , "Fine powder" , "After-bath powder" , "In brief, popular body powder" , "(Mineral providing) powder" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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