Basmati Rice

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Is Basmati Rice healthy?

Basmati Rice scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains cooked basmati rice, which is a minimally processed ingredient, but the inclusion of sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, reduces its health score.

How processed is Basmati Rice?

Basmati Rice is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Basmati Rice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, 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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Basmati Rice

Tesco
70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Tesco PLC
Category Rice
Summary

This product contains cooked basmati rice, which is a minimally processed ingredient, but the inclusion of sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, reduces its health score. Sunflower oil is often extracted using high-heat and chemical processes, which can degrade its nutritional quality. The processing level of this product also limits its potential score, as it is not a whole food.

Key ingredients 2

Cooked Basmati Rice
Neutral

Cooked Basmati Rice is a staple food that provides carbohydrates and some protein. It is minimally processed, consisting mainly of water and rice. While it is a good source of energy, it lacks significant amounts of other nutrients.

Benefits

Provides a source of carbohydrates for energy and is low in fat and sodium.

Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Sunflower Oil is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation if consumed in excess. It is often extracted using high-heat and chemical processes, which may degrade its nutritional quality. Compared to oils like olive or avocado, it offers fewer health benefits.

Risks

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

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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