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WHITE BASMATI RICE

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Is WHITE BASMATI RICE healthy?

WHITE BASMATI RICE scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains sunflower oil, which is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids and can promote inflammation if consumed in excess.

How processed is WHITE BASMATI RICE?

WHITE BASMATI RICE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive WHITE BASMATI RICE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, White Basmati Rice, Acacia Gum count in its favor; Sunflower Oil, Soy Lecithin 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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WHITE BASMATI RICE

Earthly Grains
60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Aldi
Category Rice
Summary

This product contains sunflower oil, which is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids and can promote inflammation if consumed in excess. Additionally, the presence of soy lecithin and gums indicates a moderate level of processing, which impacts the overall healthiness of the product. While the main ingredient is white basmati rice, the inclusion of these processed ingredients reduces its nutritional quality.

Key ingredients 6

White Basmati Rice
Good

White Basmati rice is a good source of carbohydrates and provides energy, making it a staple in many diets.

Acacia Gum
Good

Acacia gum is a natural fiber that can aid digestion and improve texture, contributing positively to the product.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for cooking and maintaining the product's texture without adding any harmful effects.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Fermentation-derived thickener, well tolerated at food-use levels.

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Soy Lecithin
Bad

Refined emulsifier lecithin (doctrine: 'bad', distinct from seed oils).

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Sunflower oil is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can contribute to inflammation if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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