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Maruchan Mexican Instant Rice Bowl

Maruchan

Listed as: MEXICAN INSTANT RICE BOWL, MEXICAN

Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1ENRICHED PRECOOKED LONG GRAIN RICE (RICE, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE, FOLIC ACID)
  2. 2DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (ONION, TOMATO, GARLIC, PARSLEY)
  3. 3MALTODEXTRIN
  4. 4MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
  5. 5CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SUGAR
  6. 6SALT
  7. 7HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN
  8. 8HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
  9. 9HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN
  10. 10NATURAL FLAVORS
  11. 11MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES
  12. 12CHICKEN FAT
  13. 13POWDERED COOKED CHICKEN
  14. 14XANTHAN GUM
  15. 15PAPRIKA
  16. 16SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT)
  17. 17DISODIUM GUANYLATE
  18. 18DISODIUM INOSINATE
  19. 19YEAST EXTRACT
  20. 20LACTOSE.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (57 g)
Energy351 kcal200.1 kcal
Fat0.9 g0.5 g
of which saturated0 g0 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate79 g45 g
of which sugars1.8 g1 g
of which added sugars1.8 g1 g
Fibre1.8 g1 g
Protein8.8 g5 g
Sodium1000 mg570 mg

Questions about Maruchan Mexican Instant Rice Bowl

Is Maruchan Mexican Instant Rice Bowl healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 71/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1000 mg). Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Natural Flavors and 4 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Maruchan Mexican Instant Rice Bowl?
In label order (largest amount first): ENRICHED PRECOOKED LONG GRAIN RICE (RICE, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE, FOLIC ACID), DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (ONION, TOMATO, GARLIC, PARSLEY), MALTODEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SUGAR, SALT, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CHICKEN FAT, and 8 more.
Does Maruchan Mexican Instant Rice Bowl contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (worth noting): Contains gluten, which can cause adverse reactions in individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (worth noting): Contains soy, a common allergen that can cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to potential allergen or sensitivity concerns. Mono- and Diglycerides (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier, but excessive consumption may contribute to trans fat intake. Disodium Guanylate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavor enhancer, but not recommended for infants under 12 weeks in the EU.