Ready Rice Cheddar Broccoli product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Ready Rice Cheddar Broccoli Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Uncle Ben's Ready Rice

Ready Rice Cheddar Broccoli is a food from Uncle Ben's Ready Rice. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Modified Tapioca Starch, Palm Oil, Corn Syrup Solids.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified tapioca starch and corn syrup solids, which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and natural flavors also indicates a less favorable profile.

Main concern

Modified tapioca starch and corn syrup solids are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.

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 broccoli, providing some vegetable content that adds nutritional value.
  • Includes cheddar cheese powder, which contributes flavor and a source of calcium.
  • Uses parboiled rice, which retains more nutrients compared to regular white rice.
  • Contains natural extracts like turmeric and annatto for color, avoiding synthetic dyes.

Concerns

  • Modified tapioca starch and corn syrup solids are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
  • Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.
  • Natural flavor includes pork gelatin, which may not be suitable for all dietary preferences.
  • Contains several additives like mono and diglycerides, which may indicate a highly processed product.

Who should avoid this product?

This food may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid sulfates
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3238044

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Allergens detected: milk , wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Uncle Ben's Ready Rice — Ready Rice Cheddar Broccoli 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Uncle Ben's Ready Rice — Ready Rice Cheddar Broccoli has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Uncle Ben's Ready Rice — Ready Rice Cheddar Broccoli has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Uncle Ben's Ready Rice products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Modified tapioca starch and corn syrup solids are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.; Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.; Natural flavor includes pork gelatin, which may not be suitable for all dietary preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains broccoli, providing some vegetable content that adds nutritional value.; Includes cheddar cheese powder, which contributes flavor and a source of calcium.; Uses parboiled rice, which retains more nutrients compared to regular white rice.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified tapioca starch and corn syrup solids, which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and natural flavors also indicates a less favorable profile. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Uncle Ben's Ready Rice products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
We detected: milk, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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