Ben’s Original
Flavor:
Ready Rice™ Fried Rice
Ingredients:
Water, Parboiled Long Grain Rice, Carrots, Peas, Canola Oil†; Less Than 2% of Yeast Extract, Salt, Dehydrated Onion, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Dehydrated Soy Sauce (Fermented Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Potassium Chloride, Natural Flavors, Dehydrated Cooked Chicken†‡ (Chicken, Chicken Broth, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid), Dehydrated Chives, Chicken Fat†‡, Citric Acid, Vitamins and Minerals [Calcium (Calcium Carbonate), Iron (Iron Phosphate), Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Folic Acid), Turmeric Extract (Color). Adds A Trivial Amount of Saturated Fat † and Cholesterol‡.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating:
Ben’s Original Ready Rice™ Fried Rice earns a single green leaf out of a possible five on our health-conscious scale. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which results in an initial deduction from its overall score. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, contributes to its low rating.
The ingredient list reveals several components that raise concerns. For instance, “natural flavors” and “flavor” are ambiguous terms that account for a significant penalty. Maltodextrin, a known harmful additive, is present and further diminishes the product’s score. Canola oil, categorized under harmful oils, also leads to a reduction in the product’s rating.
While the rice does provide a mix of vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron, and several B vitamins, these nutritional benefits are overshadowed by the negative aspects of the ingredient list. The product also contains a mix of vegetables and a small amount of chicken, but these elements do not mitigate the impact of the non-preferred ingredients on the overall assessment.
The product’s low score reflects a priority for cleaner food options, free from additives and non-organic ingredients. The assessment process is stringent, aiming to guide consumers toward healthier choices in a market saturated with processed and less nutritious options. Ben’s Original Ready Rice™ Fried Rice, with its current formulation, does not meet the criteria for a higher rating on our scale.
Consumers seeking cleaner and more wholesome food products are encouraged to consider alternatives that align with these values. The single green leaf rating signifies that this fried rice product falls short of the standards for health and transparency that are central to our evaluations.
Certifications:
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