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Is Vegetable Rice Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Uncle Bens

This page reviews Vegetable Rice by Uncle Bens as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Natural Flavoring.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

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 a vague term that may indicate 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

  • Contains steamed parboiled long grain rice, a good source of carbohydrates.
  • Includes vegetables like red pepper and carrot, contributing to flavor and color.
  • Lemon juice adds a natural acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile.
  • Onion powder and spices provide additional flavor without artificial additives.

Concerns

  • Natural flavoring is a vague term that may indicate processed ingredients.
  • Yeast extract can be a source of monosodium glutamate (MSG), raising concerns for some consumers.
  • Sunflower oil is a processed oil, which may not be as healthy as unrefined options.
  • Salt content is present, which could be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

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: 3930696

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Frequently asked questions

Uncle Bens — Vegetable Rice has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Uncle Bens products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains steamed parboiled long grain rice, a good source of carbohydrates.; Includes vegetables like red pepper and carrot, contributing to flavor and color.; Lemon juice adds a natural acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
Zerotox gives Uncle Bens — Vegetable 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: steamed parboiled long grain rice, red pepper, carrot. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Natural flavoring is a vague term that may indicate processed ingredients.; Yeast extract can be a source of monosodium glutamate (MSG), raising concerns for some consumers.; Sunflower oil is a processed oil, which may not be as healthy as unrefined options.. 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.
Uncle Bens — Vegetable 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.
Uncle Bens — Vegetable Rice has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
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