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Ready rice cheddar broccoli - Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice - 8.5 oz (240g)
Ready rice cheddar broccoli - Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice - 8.5 oz (240g)
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Barcode: 0054800420803 (EAN / EAN-13) 054800420803 (UPC / UPC-A)
Quantity: 8.5 oz (240g)
Brands: Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice, Uncle Ben's
Brand owner: Uncle Ben's Inc.
Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Cereals and potatoes, Cereals and their products, Meals, Precooked rices
Labels, certifications, awards: No artificial flavors
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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46 ingredients
Water, parboiled long grain rice, broccoli, vermicelli pasta (durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate. riboflavin, folic acid), canola oil, less than 2% of: modified tapioca starch, salt, corn maltodextrin, buttermilk*, palm oil, whey*, reduced lactose whey*, corn syrup solids, natural flavor (includes pork gelatin), sunflower oil, cheddar / blue / parmesan / romano cheese powder (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), guar gum, yeast extract, xanthan gum, onion*, mono and diglycerides, spice, turmeric extract (color), annatto extract (color), l-arginine, enrichment (iron phosphate. niacinamide, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid).Allergens: Gluten, Milk
Food processing
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Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:
- Additive: E100 - Curcumin
- Additive: E412 - Guar gum
- Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
- Additive: E428 - Gelatine
- Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- Ingredient: Colour
- Ingredient: Flavouring
- Ingredient: Maltodextrin
- Ingredient: Whey
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:
- Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
- Processed culinary ingredients
- Processed foods
- Ultra processed foods
The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.
Additives
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E412 - Guar gum
Guar gum (E412) is a natural food additive derived from guar beans.
This white, odorless powder is valued for its remarkable thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a common ingredient in various food products, including sauces, dressings, and ice creams.
When used in moderation, guar gum is considered safe for consumption, with no known adverse health effects.
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E415 - Xanthan gum
Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.
It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.
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E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.
These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil
Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Buttermilk, Whey, Cheddar, Parmigiano reggiano, Romano cheese, Soured milkSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Vermicelli-pasta, Ferrous sulfate, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid, Less-than-2-of, Reduced-lactose-whey, Includes-pork-gelatin, Blue, L-arginine, Enrichment, Ferric orthophosphate, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acidSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Details of the analysis of the ingredients
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- niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
- ferrous sulfate -> en:ferrous-sulfate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
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- riboflavin -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.16666666666667
- canola oil -> en:canola-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
- less than 2% of -> en:less-than-2-of - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
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- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- corn maltodextrin -> en:corn-maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- buttermilk -> en:buttermilk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19801 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
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- whey -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- reduced lactose whey -> en:reduced-lactose-whey - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- corn syrup solids -> en:corn-syrup-solids - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31089 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- natural flavor -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- includes pork gelatin -> en:includes-pork-gelatin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- sunflower oil -> en:sunflower-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17440 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- cheddar -> en:cheddar - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 12726 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- blue -> en:blue - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- parmesan -> en:parmigiano-reggiano - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 12120 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- romano cheese -> en:romano-cheese - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 12999 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- cultured milk -> en:soured-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.546875
- enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.364583333333333
- guar gum -> en:e412 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- yeast extract -> en:yeast-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- xanthan gum -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- onion -> en:onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20034 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- mono- and diglycerides -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- spice -> en:spice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- turmeric extract -> en:e100 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- color -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- annatto -> en:e160b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- color -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- l-arginine -> en:l-arginine - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- enrichment -> en:enrichment - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- iron phosphate -> en:ferric-orthophosphate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.09375
- niacinamide -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.546875
- thiamine mononitrate -> en:thiamin-mononitrate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.364583333333333
- folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.2734375
Nutrition
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Average nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 15This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 2
- Proteins: 1 / 5 (value: 2.5, rounded value: 2.5)
- Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1.7, rounded value: 1.7)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 15.0862215716263, rounded value: 15.1)
Negative points: 5
- Energy: 1 / 10 (value: 601, rounded value: 601)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 1.25, rounded value: 1.25)
- Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0.625, rounded value: 0.6)
- Sodium: 4 / 10 (value: 437.5, rounded value: 437.5)
The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.
Nutritional score: (5 - 2)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in moderate quantity (3.12%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat- Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
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Saturated fat in low quantity (0.625%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat- Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
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Sugars in low quantity (1.25%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks- Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
- Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
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Salt in moderate quantity (1.09%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
- Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food- Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
- Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts As sold
for 100 g / 100 mlAs sold
per serving (1 POUCH (240 g))Compared to: Precooked rices Energy 601 kj
(143 kcal)1,440 kj
(345 kcal)-18% Fat 3.125 g 7.5 g +31% Saturated fat 0.625 g 1.5 g +42% Trans fat 0 g 0 g Cholesterol 2 mg 4.8 mg Carbohydrates 25.625 g 61.5 g -22% Sugars 1.25 g 3 g +54% Fiber 1.7 g 4.08 g -7% Proteins 2.5 g 6 g -39% Salt 1.094 g 2.62 g +140% Vitamin A 0 µg (0 % DV) 0 µg Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0 mg 0 mg Vitamin B3/PP (Niacin) 3 mg (15 % DV) 7.2 mg Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) 17 µg 40.8 µg Folates (total folates) 60 µg (15 % DV) 144 µg Potassium 71 mg 170 mg Calcium 33 mg 79.2 mg Iron 1.29 mg 3.1 mg Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 15.086 % 15.086 %
Environment
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Eco-Score D - High environmental impact
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Average impact of products of the same category: C (Score: 58/100)
Category: Rice, cooked, unsalted
Category: Rice, cooked, unsalted
- PEF environmental score: 0.44 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 1.32 kg CO2 eq/kg of product
Stage Impact Agriculture Processing Packaging Transportation Distribution Consumption
Bonuses and maluses
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Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5
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Ingredients that threatens species
Malus: -10
Contains palm oil
Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.
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Malus: -15
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Eco-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: D (Score: 28/100)
Product: Ready rice cheddar broccoli - Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice - 8.5 oz (240g)
Life cycle analysis score: 58
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -30
Final score: 28/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 0.7 km in a petrol car
132 g CO² per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Rice, cooked, unsalted (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
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Packaging
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Origins of ingredients
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Threatened species
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Contains palm oil
Drives deforestation and threatens species such as the orangutan
Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.
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