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Is Uncle Ben's Savoury Chicken Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Uncle Ben's

Uncle Ben's Savoury Chicken is a food from Uncle Ben's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Natural Flavouring, Yeast Extract.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

The composition includes steamed parboiled long grain rice and various vegetables, but also contains natural flavoring and yeast extract, which raise quality concerns.

Main concern

Natural flavoring is included, which can be a vague term and may indicate processed components that lack 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 the main ingredient, providing a base that is generally accepted as a good quality grain.
  • Inclusion of vegetables like carrots and red pepper adds some nutritional value and enhances flavor.
  • Citric acid serves as a natural acidulant, helping to balance flavors without raising significant safety concerns.

Concerns

  • Natural flavoring is included, which can be a vague term and may indicate processed components that lack transparency.
  • Yeast extract is a flavor enhancer that may raise concerns for those sensitive to MSG or similar additives.
  • The presence of onion powder and garlic powder, while common, may not be suitable for all consumers due to potential allergies.

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: 3930739

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Savoury Chicken 70 / 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 Savoury Chicken has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Steamed parboiled long grain rice is the main ingredient, providing a base that is generally accepted as a good quality grain.; Inclusion of vegetables like carrots and red pepper adds some nutritional value and enhances flavor.; Citric acid serves as a natural acidulant, helping to balance flavors without raising significant safety concerns.. See the Pros section above.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: steamed parboiled long grain rice, carrots, red pepper. See the Ingredients section above.
Uncle Ben's — Uncle Ben's Savoury Chicken has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 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.
This product is flagged for: Natural flavoring is included, which can be a vague term and may indicate processed components that lack transparency.; Yeast extract is a flavor enhancer that may raise concerns for those sensitive to MSG or similar additives.; The presence of onion powder and garlic powder, while common, may not be suitable for all consumers due to potential allergies.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes steamed parboiled long grain rice and various vegetables, but also contains natural flavoring and yeast extract, which raise 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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