Is Uncle Bens Ready Rice Pouch Creamy Four Cheese Flavored with Vermicelli - 8.5 Oz Gluten Free?

No. This product is not gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains gluten and 2 ingredients contain gluten depending on the source.

Why it's not gluten free

  • durum wheat semolina
  • natural flavor
  • yeast extract

durum wheat semolina

Dietitian note

Wheat is the most popular cereal grain in the world. It can be found in a wide variety of foods from pastas and breads to chips and other savory snacks. Wheat and all its derivatives contain gluten.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Ready pouch delivers creamy, savory four-cheese-style flavor with smooth sauce coating tender vermicelli strands and fluffy grains; texture is soft and slightly saucy. Commonly used as a quick side, base for mix-ins, or simple meal. Reviews mention convenience and taste consistency, with mixed opinions on seasoning and portion-size value perceptions.

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Ingredients

Water, Parboiled Long Grain Rice, 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 Gluten Free diet?

A gluten-free diet excludes all foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. It's essential for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy, as consuming gluten can trigger inflammation and digestive issues. Common gluten-containing foods include bread, pasta, cereals, and baked goods, though many gluten-free alternatives now exist using rice, corn, or almond flour. Beyond medical necessity, some people choose a gluten-free lifestyle for perceived health benefits, though experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals when eliminating gluten-containing grains.

Where to buy

Uncle Bens Ready Rice Pouch Creamy Four Cheese Flavored with Vermicelli - 8.5 Oz is available at 7 retailers

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About this product

Rice · Pouch

Flavor
SavoryUmamiRich
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal Prep