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Ben’s Original
Flavor:
Ready Rice™ Chili Garlic
Ingredients:
Water, Parboiled Long Grain Rice, Less Than 2% Of:garlic*, Canola Oil †, Maltodextrin, Red Bell Pepperpowder, Salt, Chili Pepper, Yeast Extract, Brown sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Jalapeno Pepper Powder,lactic Acid, Cayenne Pepper Sauce Powder (Aged Redpeppers, Distilledvinegar, Salt, Garlic), Citric Acid, Paprika Extract(Color), Natural Flavors, Spice, Vitamins Andminerals [calcium (Calcium Carbonate), Iron (Iron).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Green Leaf Rating: 1/5
The ‘Ben’s Original Ready Rice™ Chili Garlic’ is a product that garners the lowest rating of one out of five green leaves on our scale due to its ingredient composition and manufacturing choices. This rice product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which are significant detractors from its overall health score.
The presence of added sugars, specifically brown sugar and citric acid, further reduces its standing. The inclusion of natural flavors and unspecified spices raises concerns due to their ambiguous nature and potential for hidden, unhealthy compounds. Maltodextrin, identified here as a known harmful additive, is another ingredient that negatively impacts the product’s score.
Canola oil, used within this rice formulation, is classified as a harmful oil on our scale. The health implications of consuming non-organic canola oil, which is often processed using chemical extraction methods, contribute to the product’s low rating.
Additionally, the product’s nutrient fortification with vitamins and minerals such as calcium and iron does not offset the negative scoring factors. Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to consider alternatives to this product, as it has met several criteria associated with less healthy food choices.
The ‘Ben’s Original Ready Rice™ Chili Garlic’ ends up with the minimal green leaf rating, reflecting its alignment with multiple attributes our system deems unfavorable for a health-conscious diet. It stands as an option to be avoided by those looking for cleaner, more wholesome food products.
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