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WHITE RICE

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Common questions

Is WHITE RICE healthy?

WHITE RICE scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. White rice is a minimally processed grain with a simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of long grain white rice and added vitamins and minerals for fortification.

How processed is WHITE RICE?

WHITE RICE is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive WHITE RICE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Niacin counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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WHITE RICE

Earthly Grains
80 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Aldi
Category Rice
Summary

White rice is a minimally processed grain with a simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of long grain white rice and added vitamins and minerals for fortification. While it lacks the fiber and nutrient density of whole grains, it is free from harmful additives and artificial ingredients, making it a clean and straightforward food choice.

Key ingredients 5

Niacin
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Long Grain White Rice
Neutral

Long grain white rice is a common staple food that provides energy through carbohydrates and is generally well-tolerated.

Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
Neutral

Thiamine is added to support metabolic processes and prevent deficiencies, contributing to overall nutritional value.

Iron (Ferric Orthophosphate)
Neutral

Iron fortification helps prevent anemia and supports oxygen transport in the blood.

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Folic Acid (Folate)
Neutral

Folic acid is added to support cell growth and prevent deficiencies, especially important during pregnancy.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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