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Is Ben s Original™ Ready Rice™ Red Beans & Rice 8.5 oz. pouch healthy?

Ben s Original™ Ready Rice™ Red Beans & Rice 8.5 oz. pouch scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists of minimally processed ingredients, including parboiled long grain rice and red beans, both of which are nutritious and provide essential nutrients.

How processed is Ben s Original™ Ready Rice™ Red Beans & Rice 8.5 oz. pouch?

Ben s Original™ Ready Rice™ Red Beans & Rice 8.5 oz. pouch is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Ben s Original™ Ready Rice™ Red Beans & Rice 8.5 oz. pouch's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Parboiled Long Grain Rice counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Ben s Original™ Ready Rice™ Red Beans & Rice 8.5 oz. pouch

Name: Ben s Original™ Ready Rice™ Red Beans & Rice 8.5 oz. pouch
Brand: Ben's Original

Ben's Original

Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Mars

Category Rice

Summary

This product consists of minimally processed ingredients, including parboiled long grain rice and red beans, both of which are nutritious and provide essential nutrients. The simplicity of the ingredient list and the absence of harmful additives contribute to its high rating, making it a healthy choice within its category.

Key ingredients 3

Parboiled Long Grain Rice

Good

A minimally processed whole or refined grain that provides easily digestible carbohydrates and energy.

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Water

Neutral

Essential for hydration and used as a basic cooking medium with no nutritional downsides.

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Red Beans

Neutral

A wholesome legume providing plant-based protein, dietary fiber, and essential minerals.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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