Common questions

Is Jasmine Rice healthy?

Jasmine Rice scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains organic Thai jasmine rice, which is a minimally processed whole grain and provides essential carbohydrates and some protein.

How processed is Jasmine Rice?

Jasmine Rice is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Jasmine Rice's score?

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

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ORGANIC THAI JASMINE RICE

Wild Harvest

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Jasmine Rice

Name: Jasmine Rice
Brand: Simply Nature

Simply Nature

Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Aldi

Category Rice

Summary

This product contains organic Thai jasmine rice, which is a minimally processed whole grain and provides essential carbohydrates and some protein. However, the inclusion of organic sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, introduces a health concern due to its potential to promote inflammation. The processing level of this product further limits its score, as it is not as minimally processed as other whole grains like buckwheat or pearled barley.

Key ingredients 3

Cooked Organic Thai Jasmine Rice

Neutral

This ingredient is a natural grain that provides carbohydrates and energy, with no significant concerns for health when consumed in moderation.

Water

Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and cooking, and it has no negative health effects.

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Organic Sunflower Oil

Very Bad

While sunflower oil is a common cooking oil, it is high in omega-6 fatty acids which can promote inflammation if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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