Is Uncle Ben's Express Rice Coconut Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Uncle Ben's
Uncle Ben's's Uncle Ben's Express Rice Coconut 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 composition includes steamed long-grain rice and coconut cream, but also contains sugar and sunflower oil, raising concerns about added sugars and processed oils.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes steamed long-grain rice and coconut cream, but also contains sugar and sunflower oil, raising concerns about added sugars and processed oils.
Main concern
Sugar is added, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
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 long-grain rice is a minimally processed ingredient, contributing to the overall quality.
- Coconut cream provides a natural flavor and texture, enhancing the product's appeal.
Concerns
- Sugar is added, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
- Sunflower oil is a refined oil that may have mixed health implications due to processing.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Long Grain Rice safe in this food?
Good
Long Grain Rice is used here as base. Steamed long-grain rice serves as the primary ingredient, providing a wholesome base with minimal processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Dampfgegarter Langkorn-Reis
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Is Coconut Cream safe in this food?
Good
Coconut Cream is used here as base. Coconut cream adds richness and flavor, derived from coconut extract and water, indicating a natural source.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosnusscreme (Kokosextrakt, Wasser)
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Is Coconut Flakes safe in this food?
Good
Coconut Flakes is used here as flavor. Coconut flakes contribute texture and additional coconut flavor, enhancing the overall sensory experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kokosflocken
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included for sweetness, which may raise concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is a refined oil that serves as an emulsifier, but its processing raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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: 3930734
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