Basmati Rice

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Is Basmati Rice healthy?

Basmati Rice scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains high-quality organic ingredients like basmati rice, split chickpeas, and coriander leaves, which provide essential nutrients and antioxidants.

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, Organic Basmati Rice - White, Organic Split Chickpeas, Organic Coriander Leaves count in its favor; Organic 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

Khazana
73 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Rice
Summary

This product contains high-quality organic ingredients like basmati rice, split chickpeas, and coriander leaves, which provide essential nutrients and antioxidants. However, the presence of sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, introduces a potential health concern due to its inflammatory properties. The product's processing level also limits its score, despite the overall clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 7

Organic Basmati Rice - White
Good

Basmati rice is a good source of carbohydrates and provides energy, making it a nutritious staple food.

Organic Split Chickpeas
Good

Split chickpeas are rich in protein and fiber, supporting digestive health and muscle maintenance.

Organic Coriander Leaves
Good

Coriander leaves add flavor and contain antioxidants, contributing to overall health.

Organic Onion Flakes
Good

Onion flakes provide flavor and contain compounds that may support immune health.

Water
Neutral

Water is essential for cooking and hydration, and it does not pose any health risks or benefits.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Organic Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Sunflower oil contains high levels 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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