Rices
Near East Rice Pilaf Mix Original
6.09
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 71
Near East Rice Pilaf Mix Original scores 71 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7 points Salt 2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Yeast extract: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Rice Pilaf Mix Original
Ingredients
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 2 g / 100 g minus 7 points
100 − 29 = 71
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 348 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Salt | 2 g |
Serving: 1 serving (56 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
parboiled long grain rice, orzo (wheat), salt, autolyzed yeast extract, onions, garlic, turmeric (color),
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov