Wholegrain Rice

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Common questions

Is Wholegrain Rice healthy?

Wholegrain 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 consists primarily of wholegrain rice, which is a nutritious ingredient.

How processed is Wholegrain Rice?

Wholegrain Rice is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Wholegrain 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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Wholegrain Rice

Tesco
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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

This product consists primarily of wholegrain rice, which is a nutritious ingredient. However, the inclusion of sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, reduces its health score due to potential inflammatory effects. The product is also processed, which limits its score despite the presence of whole grains.

Key ingredients 4

Cooked Wholegrain Rice
Neutral

This ingredient is a minimally processed whole grain that provides dietary fiber and essential nutrients, supporting overall health.

Water
Neutral

Water is a natural, essential component that helps in cooking and hydration without any negative effects.

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Brown Rice
Neutral

Brown rice is a whole grain rich in fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to a balanced diet.

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

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

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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