Common questions

Is 90 Second Microwavable White Rice Long Grain White Rice healthy?

90 Second Microwavable White Rice Long Grain White Rice scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains parboiled white rice, which is a minimally processed ingredient, but the inclusion of sunflower and/or canola oil introduces a significant concern.

How processed is 90 Second Microwavable White Rice Long Grain White Rice?

90 Second Microwavable White Rice Long Grain White Rice is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 90 Second Microwavable White Rice Long Grain White Rice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Parboiled White Rice counts in its favor; Sunflower Oil, Canola Oil 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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90 Second Microwavable White Rice Long Grain White Rice

Name: 90 Second Microwavable White Rice Long Grain White Rice
Brand: Earthly Grains

Earthly Grains

Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 2

Owned by Aldi

Category Rice

Summary

This product contains parboiled white rice, which is a minimally processed ingredient, but the inclusion of sunflower and/or canola oil introduces a significant concern. These oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids and are often highly processed, which can contribute to inflammation when consumed in excess. While the rice itself is a simple whole food, the presence of these oils lowers the overall healthiness of the product.

Key ingredients 4

Parboiled White Rice

Good

Parboiled white rice is a minimally processed grain that provides energy and some nutrients, making it a good carbohydrate source.

Water

Neutral

Water is essential for cooking and makes up a large part of the product, contributing to hydration without adding calories or fats.

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Sunflower Oil

Very Bad

Sunflower oil is highly processed and contains omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation if consumed excessively.

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Canola Oil

Very Bad

Canola oil is heavily processed and may contain trans fats or residual solvents, which are considered less healthy for regular consumption.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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