Authentic Black Beans & Rice
Processing Score
8.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
8/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including MSG, modified ingredients and enriched flour or grain. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
071072019009
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
1%
Sodium 950mg
41%
Total Carbohydrate 39g
14%
Dietary Fiber 5g
18%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 2.7mg
15%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
16 listed · 4 flagged for reviewENRICHED RICE (NIACIN, IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), DEHYDRATED BLACK BEANS, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (ONION, GREEN BELL PEPPER, TOMATO, PARSLEY), SALT. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN MEAL, GARLIC, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DEHYDRATED CHICKEN, SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE, CELERY EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Authentic Black Beans & Rice scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Salt. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 4,145 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Authentic Black Beans & Rice's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Rice (Niacin, Iron (Ferric Orthophosphate), Thiamin Mononitrate, Folic Acid).
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dehydrated Vegetables (Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Tomato, Parsley).
Extracts and powders indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin (From Corn).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Aluminosilicate.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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