RiceBran Technologies (RIBT) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1

May 18, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by RiceBran Technologies under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K dated May 17, 2018. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K; we are not in a position to agree or disagree with other statements of RiceBran Technologies contained therein.

Very truly yours,

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