Is Uncle Ben's Chicken & Broccoli Rice Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Uncle Ben's

Uncle Ben's Chicken & Broccoli Rice is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Uncle Ben's. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes enriched parboiled rice and a seasoning blend with corn maltodextrin and hydrolyzed soy protein. These processed ingredients raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes enriched parboiled rice and a seasoning blend with corn maltodextrin and hydrolyzed soy protein. These processed ingredients raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.

Main concern

Corn maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.

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

  • Enriched parboiled rice provides essential nutrients like iron and folate, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
  • Whole grain parboiled brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the rice blend.

Concerns

  • Corn maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
  • Hydrolyzed soy protein is a processed ingredient that can be a source of allergens and may not be well-tolerated by some individuals.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.

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: 3238004

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Allergens detected: soy , wheat

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Frequently asked questions

The composition includes enriched parboiled rice and a seasoning blend with corn maltodextrin and hydrolyzed soy protein. These processed ingredients raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Uncle Ben's products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Chicken & Broccoli Rice has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: whole grain parboiled brown rice, broccoli, onion. See the Ingredients section above.
Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Chicken & Broccoli Rice 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.
Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Chicken & Broccoli Rice 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.
Our analysis notes: Enriched parboiled rice provides essential nutrients like iron and folate, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.; Whole grain parboiled brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the rice blend.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Zerotox gives Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Chicken & Broccoli Rice 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.
We detected: soy, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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