Long Grain Rice

Common questions

Is Long Grain Rice healthy?

Long Grain Rice scores 90/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Long Grain Rice is a minimally processed staple food that provides a good source of carbohydrates.

How processed is Long Grain Rice?

Long Grain Rice is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Long Grain Rice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Niacin 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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Long Grain Rice

Hy-Vee
90 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Rice
Summary

Long Grain Rice is a minimally processed staple food that provides a good source of carbohydrates. It is fortified with essential vitamins and minerals like thiamine, niacin, and iron, which enhance its nutritional profile. The lack of harmful additives and its simple ingredient list contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 5

Niacin
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Long Grain White Rice
Neutral

A standard refined grain that provides a quick source of carbohydrates and energy, though most fiber and nutrients are removed during processing.

Thiamine Mononitrate
Neutral

A synthetic form of vitamin B1 used to enrich the rice and help support normal energy metabolism.

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Ferric Orthophosphate
Neutral

A form of iron used for food fortification to help restore mineral content in refined grains.

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Folic Acid
Neutral

A synthetic B vitamin commonly added to fortified grain products to support cellular health and development.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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