Rice Bowl product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Rice Bowl Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Old El Paso

Old El Paso's Rice Bowl is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Caramelised Sugar, Fructose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and corn starch, which raise quality concerns. The presence of additives like caramelized sugar and glucose syrup further indicates a processed nature.

Main concern

High sugar content from multiple sources like sugar, fructose, and glucose syrup raises 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 cooked spiced rice and pulled pork, providing a mix of flavors and textures.
  • Includes natural ingredients like garlic purée and spices, contributing to flavor.
  • Tomato passata and peppers add some vegetable content, enhancing the overall profile.
  • Red wine vinegar and lime juice provide acidity, balancing the dish.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from multiple sources like sugar, fructose, and glucose syrup raises concerns.
  • Presence of corn starch and caramelized sugar indicates processing, which may affect quality.
  • Use of smoked salt and spirit vinegar may introduce synthetic flavors.
  • Acidity regulators like malic acid and acetic acid suggest additional processing.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3951367

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Old El Paso — Rice Bowl 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.
Browse Old El Paso products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Old El Paso — Rice Bowl has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
Old El Paso — Rice Bowl has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Old El Paso products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Old El Paso — Rice Bowl has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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.
Old El Paso — Rice Bowl has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and corn starch, which raise quality concerns. The presence of additives like caramelized sugar and glucose syrup further indicates a processed nature. 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: water, long grain rice, garlic purée. See the Ingredients section above.

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