Basmati Rice

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Is Basmati Rice healthy?

Basmati Rice scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains both brown and white basmati rice, which are nutritious grains, but it also includes refined canola oil, a seed oil that is considered low-quality due to its potential inflammatory effects.

How processed is Basmati Rice?

Basmati Rice is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Basmati Rice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Onion, Refined Canola Oil are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Basmati Rice

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65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Wakefern Food Corporation
Category Rice
Summary

This product contains both brown and white basmati rice, which are nutritious grains, but it also includes refined canola oil, a seed oil that is considered low-quality due to its potential inflammatory effects. The presence of refined canola oil and the processing level of the product limit its score, despite the inclusion of whole grains.

Key ingredients 6

Cooked Brown Basmati Rice
Neutral

This ingredient is a whole grain that provides fiber and essential nutrients, contributing to a balanced diet without negative effects.

Water
Neutral

Part of Vegetable Stock. Contains refined canola oil, which is highly processed and may have negative health implications when consumed in excess.

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Milled White Basmati Rice
Neutral

This is a refined grain that offers quick energy but less fiber and nutrients compared to whole grains.

White Basmati Rice
Neutral

Refined rice that provides carbohydrates but lacks the fiber and nutrients found in whole grain options.

Onion
Very Bad

Part of Vegetable Stock. Contains refined canola oil, which is highly processed and may have negative health implications when consumed in excess.

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Refined Canola Oil
Very Bad

Part of Vegetable Stock. Contains refined canola oil, which is highly processed and may have negative health implications when consumed in excess.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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