Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 2,507	$ (1,550)	$ (1,564)	$ (9,804)
Other comprehensive income - foreign currency translation, net of tax	(31)	(165)	131	694
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2,476	(1,715)	(1,433)	(9,110)
Less - Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	(803)	(330)	(1,321)	(1,998)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to RiceBran Technologies shareholders	$ 3,279	$ (1,385)	$ (112)	$ (7,112)