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Is Ben's Original Classic Sticky Rice Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Uncle Ben's

This page reviews Ben's Original Classic Sticky Rice by Uncle Ben's as a food. Its current score is 84/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.

The composition includes steamed short grain rice and sunflower oil, with soya lecithin as an emulsifier. The presence of emulsifiers indicates some processing, which affects the overall rating.

84 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 84

The composition includes steamed short grain rice and sunflower oil, with soya lecithin as an emulsifier. The presence of emulsifiers indicates some processing, which affects the overall rating.

Main concern

Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that, while generally accepted, raises concerns about processed ingredients.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Steamed short grain rice is the primary ingredient, indicating a focus on quality and minimal processing.
  • Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil, providing a neutral flavor and some beneficial fatty acids.

Concerns

  • Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that, while generally accepted, raises concerns about processed ingredients.
  • The product contains a high percentage of rice, but the presence of emulsifiers suggests some level of processing.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

  • Is Steamed Short Grain Rice safe in this food?

    Good

    Steamed Short Grain Rice is used here as base. Steamed short grain rice serves as the main ingredient, providing a staple carbohydrate source with minimal processing.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Steamed short grain rice

  • Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?

    Medium

    Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for cooking, offering a neutral flavor but is a refined oil, which raises some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: sunflower oil

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sunflower Oil

  • Is Soya Lecithin safe in this food?

    Medium

    Soya Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, but its processed nature may raise concerns about overall ingredient quality.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: emulsifier (soya lecithin)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Soya Lecithin

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3930825

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Allergens detected: soy

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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Uncle Ben's — Ben's Original Classic Sticky Rice has a Zerotox score of 84 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Soya lecithin is an emulsifier that, while generally accepted, raises concerns about processed ingredients.; The product contains a high percentage of rice, but the presence of emulsifiers suggests some level of processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Uncle Ben's — Ben's Original Classic Sticky Rice has a Zerotox safety score of 84 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: steamed short grain rice. See the Ingredients section above.
Yes. Uncle Ben's — Ben's Original Classic Sticky Rice has a Zerotox score of 84 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes steamed short grain rice and sunflower oil, with soya lecithin as an emulsifier. The presence of emulsifiers indicates some processing, which affects the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Uncle Ben's — Ben's Original Classic Sticky Rice has a Zerotox safety score of 84 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Uncle Ben's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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