Rice Blend, Beef Flavored with Vermicelli

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Rice Blend, Beef Flavored with Vermicelli scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Hydrolyzed Soy And Corn Protein And Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil [Soybean And Cottonseed])): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And 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 Rice Blend, Beef Flavored with Vermicelli'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 Long Grain Rice Rice [Niacin, Iron Ferric Orthophosphate , Thiamin Mononitrate, Folic Acid].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Enriched Vermicelli (Durum Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron [Ferrous Sulfate], Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator

In this product: Dehydrated Vegetables (Onion, Carrot, Garlic).

Extracts and powders indicate processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Beef Flavor (Hydrolyzed Corn And Soy Protein, Salt, Dextrose, Beef And Vegetable Fat [Bha, Bht, Citric Acid Added To Preserve Freshness], Caramel Color, Citric Acid, Disodium Inosinate And Guanylate, Natural Flavor, Spice And Silicon Dioxide), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Inactive Baker'S Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide (For Anti-Caking).

Common in powdered processed foods.