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Ben’s Original
Flavor:
Ready Rice™ Cheese Risotto
Ingredients:
Water, Arborio Rice, Canola Oil; Less Than 2% Of: Modified Food Starch, Cheddar Cheese(Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes), Salt, Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Rice Starch, Onion*,nonfat Milk, Parmesan Cheese (Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes), Autolyzed Yeast, Disodium Phosphate,garlic*, Lactic Acid, Blue Cheese Powder (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), safflower Oil, Whey Solids, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Caseinate, Natural Flavors, Enzyme-modified Butter, Canola Oil, Spice, Mono And Diglycerides, Vitamins And Minerals (Calcium Carbonate,ferric Orthophosphate, Niacinamide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid) Dehydrated Butter, Malicacid, Extractive Of Turmeric (Color), Sunflower Oil, Citric Acid, Guar Gum, Annatto (Color), Turmeric(Color).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Ben’s Original Ready Rice™ Cheese Risotto has earned the lowest possible green leaf rating on our website, indicating a product that falls short of the cleaner food options we advocate for. This pre-packaged risotto is not organic and incorporates genetically modified ingredients, which has impacted its rating significantly. Moreover, the presence of added sugars, particularly in the form of corn syrup solids, raises concerns about its healthfulness.
The ingredient list reveals several components that contribute to the product’s low score. Citric acid, while commonly used as a preservative and to add a sour taste, is counted among added sugars here due to its potential role in the sweetness profile. Additionally, the inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ and ‘flavors’ is problematic; these ambiguous terms often mask a variety of undisclosed compounds and are a red flag for those seeking transparency in their food products.
Furthermore, the risotto contains oils such as safflower and canola, which are viewed critically on our scale due to their processing methods and possible health implications. The presence of modified food starch, autolyzed yeast, disodium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, sodium caseinate, mono and diglycerides, as well as various artificial colors and stabilizers like guar gum, further underscores the processed nature of this product.
The nutritional additives, including vitamins and minerals, do not offset the negative aspects of the other ingredients. While the product may be fortified with calcium carbonate, ferric orthophosphate, niacinamide, thiamine mononitrate, and folic acid, these additions are overshadowed by the other less desirable ingredients.
This product exemplifies the type of processed food item our website aims to steer consumers away from. It represents a choice that is not aligned with our mission to promote cleaner, healthier food options. As such, we advise our readers to consider alternative products that better meet the criteria for a wholesome and transparent food source.
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