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Basmati

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Is Basmati healthy?

Basmati scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains steamed basmati rice, which is a minimally processed whole grain providing essential carbohydrates and nutrients.

How processed is Basmati?

Basmati is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Basmati'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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Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$13.68 · 8.5 oz · pack of 6 · $0.27 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Mars
Category Rice
Summary

This product contains steamed basmati rice, which is a minimally processed whole grain providing essential carbohydrates and nutrients. However, the inclusion of sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, detracts from its nutritional quality due to potential inflammatory effects. The processing level further limits its score, as it is not as clean as products without seed oils.

Key ingredients 2

Steamed basmati rice
Neutral

This ingredient is a natural grain that provides energy and essential nutrients without added processing or harmful substances.

Sunflower oil
Very Bad

Sunflower oil is highly processed and contains a high level of omega-6 fatty acids, which can contribute to inflammation if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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