Ingredient · Updated
Organic Brown Rice Syrup
Found in 8 products
Happy Baby Organic Teether Crackers Mango & Pumpkin 
YumEarth Organic Lollipops 
Little Bellies Organic Strawberry Puffs 
Clif Builders Protein Bar 
Honey Stinger ORGANIC WAFFLE 
heavenly hunks ORGANIC OATMEAL DARK CHOCOLATE GLUTEN-FREE COOKIES 
Honey Stinger Organic Gluten Free Salted Caramel Waffle 
Dave's Killer Bread Crunchy Snack Bites Bold Buffalo What is Organic Brown Rice Syrup?
Organic Brown Rice Syrup is a sweetener derived from brown rice, usually through a process that involves cooking the rice and breaking down the starches into sugars like maltose and glucose. It is often prized for its subtle sweetness and is a vegan alternative to honey.
It is used in food products as a sweetening agent and can be found in many organic and health-food products, including snacks, cereals, and bars. There is mixed evidence regarding its health impact; while it is less sweet than sugar, its glycemic index is high, which means it can cause blood sugar levels to spike.
When you see Organic Brown Rice Syrup on a label, it’s often an indicator that the product is marketed as organic or health-conscious, though the health benefits compared to other sweeteners might not be significant.
Commonly found in: protein bars, granola bars, baby snacks, candy, breakfast cereals
What to watch
- High glycemic index may contribute to blood sugar spikes.
Benefits
- Serves as a vegan-friendly alternative to honey.
Organic Brown Rice Syrup is considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and can be used in various food products without specific restrictions.
Research shows mixed results; some studies highlight its high glycemic index, while others focus on its potential heavy metal content like arsenic, neither proving extensively harmful nor beneficial.
Organic Brown Rice Syrup is plant-based and aligns with vegan principles as an alternative to animal-derived sweeteners.
Sources: Overview of Alternative Sweeteners · FDA GRAS Notices
Scout's take
Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.
The case against
High glycemic index may cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
from the analysis of Honey Stinger ORGANIC WAFFLE · echoed in 1 other analysisMay contribute to elevated blood sugar levels if consumed in excess.
from the analysis of heavenly hunks ORGANIC OATMEAL DARK CHOCOLATE GLUTEN-FREE COOKIESThe case for
Offers a mild sweetness and is a vegan-friendly alternative to honey.
from the analysis of Honey Stinger ORGANIC WAFFLEProvides a natural sweetening option with no artificial additives.
from the analysis of Dave's Killer Bread Crunchy Snack Bites Bold BuffaloProvides a lower glycemic index alternative to regular sugar.
from the analysis of heavenly hunks ORGANIC OATMEAL DARK CHOCOLATE GLUTEN-FREE COOKIESMore from Scout's analyses
High glycemic sweetener; may contain trace arsenic from rice source
from the analysis of Happy Baby Organic Teether Crackers Mango & PumpkinOrganic brown rice syrup is a concentrated sugar source that can contribute to high sugar intake.
from the analysis of Honey Stinger Organic Gluten Free Salted Caramel WaffleRefined sweetener with a very high glycemic index (~98). Third sugar source in this bar.
from the analysis of Clif Builders Protein BarAll 8 products with Organic Brown Rice Syrup
Where Organic Brown Rice Syrup shows up
- Baby Snacks 2 products
- Candy 1 product
- Protein Bars 1 product
- Bread 1 product
- Cookies 1 product
- Snack Bars 1 product
Higher-scoring picks without Organic Brown Rice Syrup
Products from the same categories whose analyzed ingredient list does not include Organic Brown Rice Syrup, scoring 80 or above.
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