Is Egg Fried Rice Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Uncle Ben's
This page reviews Egg Fried Rice by Uncle Ben's as a food. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes steamed parboiled long grain rice and scrambled egg, but also contains several processed ingredients like rapeseed oil and yeast extract, raising quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes steamed parboiled long grain rice and scrambled egg, but also contains several processed ingredients like rapeseed oil and yeast extract, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains rapeseed oil, which is a processed oil with mixed health implications.
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
- Contains steamed parboiled long grain rice, a good source of carbohydrates.
- Includes free-range eggs, which are generally considered higher quality.
- Toasted sesame oil adds flavor and is a natural oil.
- Onion and garlic provide natural flavoring and potential health benefits.
Concerns
- Contains rapeseed oil, which is a processed oil with mixed health implications.
- Yeast extract is a flavor enhancer that may raise concerns for some consumers.
- Includes corn flour, which is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
- Presence of salt and spices may indicate higher sodium content.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Steamed Parboiled Long Grain Rice safe in this food?
Good
Steamed Parboiled Long Grain Rice is used here as base. Steamed parboiled long grain rice serves as the primary carbohydrate source in this dish, providing energy and a good texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Steamed parboiled long grain rice
Read the full ingredient profile for Steamed Parboiled Long Grain Rice
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Is Scrambled Egg safe in this food?
Good
Scrambled Egg is used here as base. Scrambled egg adds protein and richness to the dish, enhancing its nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: scrambled egg (free-range egg, whole milk, water, rapeseed oil, corn flour, lemon juice concentrate, salt, spice)
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion contributes natural flavor and may provide some health benefits due to its antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion
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Is Toasted Sesame Oil safe in this food?
Good
Toasted Sesame Oil is used here as flavor. Toasted sesame oil adds a distinct flavor and is a natural oil, which is generally considered healthier than processed oils.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: toasted sesame oil
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used as a flavor enhancer, but it may raise concerns for those sensitive to MSG or similar additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is a processed oil that can be high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may raise health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rapeseed oil
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Is Corn Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Flour is used here as thickener. Corn flour is a processed ingredient that serves as a thickener but lacks significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn flour
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but can contribute to high sodium intake, which is a health concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices add flavor and may have various health benefits, depending on the specific types used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder provides flavor and potential health benefits, including antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic powder
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Is Dried Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Dried Garlic is used here as flavor. Dried garlic enhances flavor and may offer health benefits similar to fresh garlic.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried garlic
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Is Herb Chives safe in this food?
Good
Herb Chives is used here as flavor. Herb chives add a fresh flavor and are a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the dish's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: herb chives
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: 3930788
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Allergens detected: milk
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