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Long Grain Rice by Uncle Ben's
Uncle Ben's

Long Grain Rice

Barcode 5010034514003
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Long Grain Rice is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains steamed parboiled long grain rice and sunflower oil, both of which are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, flavorings, sweeteners, or emulsifiers. According to the provided NOVA guidance, basic vegetable oils like sunflower oil are not considered ultra-processed, so this product is not UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    steamed parboiled long grain rice (99%)
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about Long Grain Rice

Is Long Grain Rice ultra-processed?

No — Long Grain Rice by Uncle Ben's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains steamed parboiled long grain rice and sunflower oil, both of which are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, flavorings, sweeteners, or emulsifiers. According to the provided NOVA guidance, basic vegetable oils like sunflower oil are not considered ultra-processed, so this product is not UPF.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

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