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Is Tomato & Basil Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Uncle Ben's

This page reviews Tomato & Basil by Uncle Ben's as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes steamed parboiled long grain rice and double concentrated tomato paste, but also contains sugar and natural flavoring, raising quality concerns.

Main concern

Natural flavoring is a vague term that may indicate processed ingredients, raising concerns about transparency.

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 parboiled long grain rice is a minimally processed grain, providing a good base for this product.
  • Double concentrated tomato paste offers a rich tomato flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
  • Basil and garlic powder are natural ingredients that contribute to the flavor without synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • Natural flavoring is a vague term that may indicate processed ingredients, raising concerns about transparency.
  • The inclusion of sugar can be problematic, as it adds unnecessary sweetness and may not align with health-conscious choices.
  • Citric acid, while common, is a synthetic acidulant that may raise concerns for those seeking natural alternatives.

Ingredients breakdown

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

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: 3930794

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Frequently asked questions

Uncle Ben's — Tomato & Basil has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: steamed parboiled long grain rice, double concentrated tomato paste, tomato powder. See the Ingredients section above.
Uncle Ben's — Tomato & Basil 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.
The composition includes steamed parboiled long grain rice and double concentrated tomato paste, but also contains sugar and natural flavoring, raising quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product is flagged for: Natural flavoring is a vague term that may indicate processed ingredients, raising concerns about transparency.; The inclusion of sugar can be problematic, as it adds unnecessary sweetness and may not align with health-conscious choices.; Citric acid, while common, is a synthetic acidulant that may raise concerns for those seeking natural alternatives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Uncle Ben's — Tomato & Basil 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.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Our analysis notes: Steamed parboiled long grain rice is a minimally processed grain, providing a good base for this product.; Double concentrated tomato paste offers a rich tomato flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.; Basil and garlic powder are natural ingredients that contribute to the flavor without synthetic additives.. See the Pros section above.
Uncle Ben's — Tomato & Basil 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.

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