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BASMATI RICE - Uncle ben’s

BASMATI RICE - Uncle ben’s

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Barcode: 0058496266288 (EAN / EAN-13) 058496266288 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Uncle ben’s

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Cereals and potatoes, Seeds, Cereals and their products, Cereal grains, Pastas, Rices, Aromatic rices, Indica rices, Long grain rices, Basmati rices

Labels, certifications, awards: No artificial flavors, No preservatives, No colorings

Countries where sold: Canada

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Ingredients

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    11 ingredients


    water, basmati rice, canola oil and/or sunflow/er oil, soy lecithin. ingrédients : eau, riz basmati, huile de canola et/ou de tournesol, lécithine de soja.
    Allergens: Soybeans

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: E322 - Lecithins

    Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

    1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
    2. Processed culinary ingredients
    3. Processed foods
    4. Ultra processed foods

    The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

    Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

  • E322 - Lecithins


    Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

    Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

    They do not present any known health risks.

  • E322i - Lecithin


    Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

    Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

    They do not present any known health risks.

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil content unknown


    Unrecognized ingredients: Canola-oil-and-sunflow, Er-oil, Ingredients, Eau, Riz-basmati, Huile-de-canola-et, Ou-de-tournesol, Lecithine-de-soja

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    Vegan status unknown


    Unrecognized ingredients: Canola-oil-and-sunflow, Er-oil, Ingredients, Eau, Riz-basmati, Huile-de-canola-et, Ou-de-tournesol, Lecithine-de-soja

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    Vegetarian status unknown


    Unrecognized ingredients: Canola-oil-and-sunflow, Er-oil, Ingredients, Eau, Riz-basmati, Huile-de-canola-et, Ou-de-tournesol, Lecithine-de-soja

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    Details of the analysis of the ingredients

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    : water, basmati rice, canola oil and sunflow, er oil, soy lecithin, ingrédients (eau), riz basmati, huile de canola et, ou de tournesol, lécithine de soja
    1. water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 10 - percent_max: 100
    2. basmati rice -> en:basmati-rice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9119 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. canola oil and sunflow -> en:canola-oil-and-sunflow - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. er oil -> en:er-oil - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. soy lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. ingrédients -> en:ingredients - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
      1. eau -> en:eau - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
    7. riz basmati -> en:riz-basmati - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
    8. huile de canola et -> en:huile-de-canola-et - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
    9. ou de tournesol -> en:ou-de-tournesol - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111
    10. lécithine de soja -> en:lecithine-de-soja - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10

Nutrition

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    Very good nutritional quality


    ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0

    This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

    Positive points: 4

    • Proteins: 2 / 5 (value: 4, rounded value: 4)
    • Fiber: 2 / 5 (value: 2, rounded value: 2)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

    Negative points: 1

    • Energy: 1 / 10 (value: 669, rounded value: 669)
    • Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
    • Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0.3, rounded value: 0.3)
    • Sodium: 0 / 10 (value: 10, rounded value: 10)

    The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.

    Nutritional score: (1 - 4)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrient levels


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      Sugars in low quantity (0%)


      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 low quantity (0.025%)


      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 ml
    As sold
    per serving (125mL (90 g))
    Compared to: Basmati rices
    Energy 669 kj
    (160 kcal)
    602 kj
    (144 kcal)
    -50%
    Fat 2 g 1.8 g +80%
    Saturated fat 0.3 g 0.27 g +39%
    Carbohydrates 31 g 27.9 g -55%
    Sugars 0 g 0 g -100%
    Fiber 2 g 1.8 g +36%
    Proteins 4 g 3.6 g -44%
    Salt 0.025 g 0.022 g -37%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Serving size: 125mL (90 g)

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