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Long Grain Rice by Ben's Original
Ben's Original

Long Grain Rice

Barcode 5410673003744
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Long Grain Rice is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! A simple, minimally processed staple food.

Parboiled long grain rice is a minimally processed staple food. Parboiling involves heat treatment to improve cooking and nutrient retention, but it does not make the rice an industrial formulation or add UPF-defining additives.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
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    parboiled long grain rice

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Common questions about Long Grain Rice

Is Long Grain Rice ultra-processed?

No — Long Grain Rice by Ben's Original is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Parboiled long grain rice is a minimally processed staple food. Parboiling involves heat treatment to improve cooking and nutrient retention, but it does not make the rice an industrial formulation or add UPF-defining additives.

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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