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Is Earthly Grains Microwavable Brown Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice healthy?

Earthly Grains Microwavable Brown Rice Whole Grain Brown 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 parboiled long grain brown rice, which is a nutritious whole grain retaining essential vitamins and minerals.

How processed is Earthly Grains Microwavable Brown Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice?

Earthly Grains Microwavable Brown Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Earthly Grains Microwavable Brown Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Parboiled Long Grain Brown Rice counts in its favor; 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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Earthly Grains Microwavable Brown Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice

Earthly Grains
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Aldi
Category Rice
Summary

This product contains parboiled long grain brown rice, which is a nutritious whole grain retaining essential vitamins and minerals. However, the inclusion of sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, detracts from its health profile due to potential inflammatory effects. The product's processing level limits its score, despite the presence of beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 3

Parboiled Long Grain Brown Rice
Good

Parboiled long grain brown rice is a whole grain that retains most of its nutrients. The parboiling process helps preserve vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious choice. It provides dietary fiber and essential nutrients like magnesium and phosphorus.

Benefits

Rich in dietary fiber and essential nutrients, supporting digestive health and providing sustained energy.

Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient used as a solvent and cooking medium. It does not contribute any nutritional value or health risks. Its presence is essential for the cooking process of rice.

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Sunflower oil is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess. It is often highly processed, which can degrade its nutritional quality. Compared to healthier oils like olive oil, it lacks beneficial monounsaturated fats.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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