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Ben’s Original
Flavor:
Ready Rice™ Mushroom Risotto
Ingredients:
Water, Arborio Rice, Mushroom, Canola Oil; Less Than 2% Of: Modified Starch, Maltodextrin, Salt, Parmesan Cheese (Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes), Mushroom Powder, Rice Starch, Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Natural Flavors (Contains Milk), Garlic*, Yeast Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Whey, Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Onion*, Sunflower Oil, Xanthan Gum, Safflower Oil, Lactic Acid, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Caseinate, Canola Oil, Vitamins And Minerals (Calcium Carbonate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacinamide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Mono And Diglycerides, Dehydrated Butter (Cream, Salt), Guar Gum, Annatto (Color), Turmeric (Color).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. Ben’s Original Ready Rice™ Mushroom Risotto is a non-organic food option that includes GMO ingredients. The ingredients list reveals the presence of added sugars, specifically corn syrup, which significantly reduces the healthiness of the product. Furthermore, the product contains several potentially harmful additives like natural flavors and diglycerides, as well as known harmful additives such as maltodextrin.
The use of safflower and canola oils, which may be harmful, also contributes to the product’s low rating. These ingredients are often highly processed and may not align with a clean eating philosophy. The product’s formulation does not prioritize organic or non-GMO components, which are essential criteria for healthier food options.
The rice dish also includes a range of additives like xanthan gum, disodium phosphate, and mono and diglycerides, which are commonly used in processed foods to enhance texture and shelf-life but are less desirable for those seeking cleaner food alternatives. The presence of artificial colors, annatto, and turmeric, although not uncommon in packaged foods, may be unnecessary and are points of concern for some consumers.
Ben’s Original Ready Rice™ Mushroom Risotto is fortified with vitamins and minerals such as calcium carbonate, ferric orthophosphate, niacinamide, thiamine mononitrate, and folic acid, which may be seen as beneficial. However, the overall health score is not improved by these additions due to the aforementioned issues with other ingredients.
Consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food options might consider alternative products that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and do not contain added sugars or harmful oils. The low green leaf rating reflects these concerns and suggests that this product does not meet the standards for those aiming to consume a cleaner diet.
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