Long grain and wild rice

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Is Long grain and wild rice healthy?

Long grain and wild 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 beneficial ingredients like long grain rice and wild rice, which are minimally processed and provide essential nutrients.

How processed is Long grain and wild rice?

Long grain and wild rice is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Long grain and wild rice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Long grain rice, Wild rice, Garlic powder count in its favor; Sunflower oil, Yeast extract 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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Long grain and wild rice

Earthly Grains
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Aldi
Category Rice
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like long grain rice and wild rice, which are minimally processed and provide essential nutrients. However, the presence of sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, is a concern due to its potential to promote inflammation. The product is moderately processed, which limits its overall health score despite the inclusion of some nutritious components.

Key ingredients 8

Long grain rice
Good

Long grain rice is a nutritious carbohydrate source that provides energy and dietary fiber, supporting overall health.

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Wild rice
Good

Wild rice is rich in antioxidants and nutrients, making it a healthy addition to the product.

Garlic powder
Good

Garlic powder adds flavor and contains compounds that may support immune health, making it a beneficial ingredient.

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Herbs
Good

Herbs like rosemary and thyme provide natural flavor and contain antioxidants, contributing positively to the dish.

Water
Neutral

Water is a fundamental component that hydrates and helps in cooking the other ingredients without adding any health concerns.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Yeast extract
Bad

Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.

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Sunflower oil
Very Bad

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

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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