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Brown Rice & Quinoa

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Is Brown Rice & Quinoa healthy?

Brown Rice & Quinoa scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is considered ultra-processed due to the inclusion of sunflower oil and additives, which limits its score despite being based on whole grains like brown rice and quinoa.

How processed is Brown Rice & Quinoa?

Brown Rice & Quinoa is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Brown Rice & Quinoa's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Wholegrain Brown Rice, Red Quinoa count in its favor; Sunflower Oil, Stabiliser are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Brown Rice & Quinoa

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63 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by SunRice Group
Category Rice
Summary

This product is considered ultra-processed due to the inclusion of sunflower oil and additives, which limits its score despite being based on whole grains like brown rice and quinoa. Sunflower oil is a seed oil that can promote inflammation if consumed excessively, and the presence of additives further contributes to its processing level. While the grains themselves are nutritious, the overall processing and ingredient quality result in a moderate score.

Key ingredients 6

Wholegrain Brown Rice
Good

A nutritious whole grain that provides dietary fiber, complex carbohydrates, and essential minerals.

Red Quinoa
Good

A high-quality pseudo-grain that serves as a complete plant-based protein source containing all essential amino acids.

Water
Neutral

Used as a basic cooking medium for rehydrating the grains.

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Antioxidant
Neutral

Added to the oil to preserve freshness and prevent rancidity.

Stabiliser
Bad

A food additive used to maintain texture and consistency in processed ingredients.

Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

A highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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