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Ben’s Original
Flavor:
Ready Rice™ Garden Vegetable Rice
Ingredients:
Water; Parboiled Long Grain Rice; Peas; Carrots; Canola and/or Sunflower Oil; Seasoning Blend [Salt, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Caramel Color, Onion Powder, Natural Flavor, Tumeric (Color), Spice, Garlic Powder, Iron (Ferric Orthophosphate), Niacin, Thiamin (Thiamine Mononitrate), Folate (Folic Acid)].
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating:
Ben’s Original Ready Rice™ Garden Vegetable Rice receives our lowest green leaf rating due to its composition and lack of adherence to cleaner food standards. This pre-packaged rice dish is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which leads to a significant reduction in its score. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and known harmful additives such as caramel color and maltodextrin further detract from its overall rating. The use of canola oil, which we categorize as a harmful oil, also contributes negatively to the product’s score.
The ingredient list for Ben’s Original Ready Rice™ Garden Vegetable Rice includes water, parboiled long grain rice, peas, and carrots, which are combined with a seasoning blend that contains several components flagged by our rating system. The use of salt, sugar, and various flavor enhancers, including yeast extract and onion powder, is overshadowed by the inclusion of caramel color, a coloring agent often scrutinized for its potential health impacts. The natural flavors listed, while common in processed foods, are considered potentially harmful due to their ambiguous origins and the lack of transparency regarding their composition.
Furthermore, the presence of canola oil, whether derived from canola or sunflower sources, is a concern due to the processing methods and potential health implications associated with its consumption. The fortification of the rice with iron and B vitamins such as niacin, thiamin, and folate does not compensate for the negative aspects identified in other ingredients.
The product’s low rating reflects our commitment to recommending cleaner, healthier food options. While Ben’s Original Ready Rice™ Garden Vegetable Rice may offer convenience, it falls short of meeting the criteria for a clean and wholesome product according to our rigorous standards. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives are advised to consider products with higher green leaf ratings that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and exclude harmful additives and oils.
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