Instant Black Beans and Rice
Processing Score
8.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
8/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including artificial colors, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078716268700
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size59 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 750mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate 44g
16%
Dietary Fiber 10g
36%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g
Calcium 60mg
5%
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
14 listed · 1 flagged for reviewBLACK BEAN FLAKES, LONG GRAIN WHITE RICE, BEEF BASE (SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DEHYDRATED CHOPPED ONION, SEASONING, SPICES, DEHYDRATED RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPERS, GRANULATED GARLIC, CUMIN, CILANTRO, GROUND OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER, CELERY SEEDS.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Instant Black Beans and 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.
- Modified StarchesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Modified Food Starch.
Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Beef Base (Salt, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sugar, Corn Starch, Caramel Color, Maltodextrin, Onion Powder, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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