Authentic Mexican with Corn Rice
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including MSG and enriched flour or grain. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Nutrient Alerts

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Ingredients
17 listed · 5 flagged for reviewENRICHED RICE (NIACIN, IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSHATE), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CORN, ONION, TOMATO, BELL PEPPERS), SALT, OF: SPICES, GARLIC, CORN MEAL, SUGAR, TORULA YEAST, MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DEHYDRATED CHICKEN, JALAPENO PEPPER, SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE, ARTIFICAL COLOR (INCLUDING F.D.&C. YELLOW 5, F.D.&C. RED 3), CELERY EXTRACT, SAFFRON.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Authentic Mexican with Corn 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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Monosodium Glutamate.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Rice (Niacin, Iron (Ferric Orthophoshate), Thiamin Mononitrate, Folic Acid).
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dehydrated Vegetables (Corn, Onion, Tomato, Bell Peppers).
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: Sugar, Maltodextrin (From Corn).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Torula Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Aluminosilicate.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Artifical Color (Including F.D.&C. Yellow 5, F.D.&C. Red 3).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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