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Is Uncle Ben's Original Converted Rice Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Uncle Ben's

Uncle Ben's Original Converted Rice is a food from Uncle Ben's. 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 Sugar, Rendered Chicken Fat.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The ingredient composition includes parboiled long grain rice and orzo pasta, but also contains several additives like sugar and rendered chicken fat, raising quality concerns.

Main concern

Rendered chicken fat raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential quality issues.

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

  • Parboiled long grain rice provides a good base, retaining nutrients and offering a firm texture.
  • Orzo pasta adds variety and texture, enhancing the overall mouthfeel of the dish.

Concerns

  • Rendered chicken fat raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential quality issues.
  • The presence of sugar and yeast extract indicates added sweetness and flavor enhancement, which may not appeal to all consumers.

Who should avoid this product?

This food may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • 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: 3238068

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Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Parboiled long grain rice provides a good base, retaining nutrients and offering a firm texture.; Orzo pasta adds variety and texture, enhancing the overall mouthfeel of the dish.. See the Pros section above.
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Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Original Converted Rice has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Original Converted 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Original Converted 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.
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.
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.
This product is flagged for: Rendered chicken fat raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential quality issues.; The presence of sugar and yeast extract indicates added sweetness and flavor enhancement, which may not appeal to all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
We detected: wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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