Is Uncle Bens Ready Rice Cheddar Broccoli Flavored Pouch - 8.5 Oz Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 6 ingredients that derive from animals and 3 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • cultured milk
  • includes pork gelatin
  • cheddar / blue / parmesan / romano cheese powder
  • reduced lactose whey
  • whey
  • buttermilk
  • xanthan gum
  • natural flavor
  • riboflavin

cultured milk

Dietitian note

Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Microwaveable flavored rice offers a soft, slightly creamy texture with small inclusions and fluffy grains. Commonly used as a quick side, base for bowls, or to bulk up soups and casseroles. Reviewers report dependable convenience, straightforward flavor, occasional uneven distribution of inclusions, and variable saltiness and portability across age groups.

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Ingredients

Water, Parboiled Long Grain Rice, Broccoli, Vermicelli Pasta (Durum Wheat Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Canola Oil, Less Than 2% Of: Modified Tapioca Starch, Salt, Corn Maltodextrin, Buttermilk, Palm Oil, Whey, Reduced Lactose Whey, Corn Syrup Solids, Natural Flavor (Includes Pork Gelatin), Sunflower Oil, Cheddar / Blue / Parmesan / Romano Cheese Powder (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Guar Gum, Yeast Extract, Xanthan Gum, Onion, Mono And Diglycerides, Spice, Turmeric Extract (Color), Annatto Extract (Color), L-arginine, Enrichment (Iron Phosphate, Niacinamide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid)

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What is a Vegan diet?

A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.

Where to buy

Uncle Bens Ready Rice Cheddar Broccoli Flavored Pouch - 8.5 Oz is available at 9 retailers

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About this product

Rice · Pouch

Flavor
SavorySaltyButtery
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal PrepOn The Go