Is Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Beef Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Uncle Ben's

Uncle Ben's's Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Beef 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 several processed ingredients like corn maltodextrin and canola oil, which raise quality concerns. Natural flavors and yeast extract also indicate a level of processing that may affect overall quality.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like corn maltodextrin and canola oil, which raise quality concerns. Natural flavors and yeast extract also indicate a level of processing that may affect overall quality.

Main concern

Corn maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.

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 parboiled long grain rice, which retains nutrients and provides a good base.
  • Includes natural flavors that enhance taste without artificial additives.
  • Fortified with iron, niacin, folate, and thiamin, contributing to nutritional value.

Concerns

  • Corn maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
  • Canola and/or sunflower oil are refined oils, which can be less desirable than unrefined options.
  • Presence of yeast extract and natural flavors indicates a level of processing that may affect ingredient integrity.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

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: 3238030

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Allergens detected: wheat , soy , sesame

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains parboiled long grain rice, which retains nutrients and provides a good base.; Includes natural flavors that enhance taste without artificial additives.; Fortified with iron, niacin, folate, and thiamin, contributing to nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Zerotox gives Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Beef 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.
Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Beef 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 Ready Rice Beef has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Beef 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Beef 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 corn maltodextrin and canola oil, which raise quality concerns. Natural flavors and yeast extract also indicate a level of processing that may affect overall quality. 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: Corn maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.; Canola and/or sunflower oil are refined oils, which can be less desirable than unrefined options.; Presence of yeast extract and natural flavors indicates a level of processing that may affect ingredient integrity.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We detected: wheat, soy, sesame. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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