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Tasty Bite Rice, Jasmine
International & World Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Tasty Bite Rice, Jasmine

Tasty Bite
8.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
5g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tasty Bite Jasmine Rice is a shelf-stable, single-serving to small-family retort pouch that you’d find in the international/ethnic aisle near other ready-to-heat grain pouches, Asian sauces, and convenience meal bases rather than in the bulk rice bins. It’s aimed at shoppers looking for quick sides for weeknight dinners, lunch add-ons for packed meals, or an easy pantry staple for storm prep and travel. The brand positions itself as a convenient, global-foods specialist—appealing to busy professionals, students, and households who want internationally inspired ingredients without the cooking time. Packaging highlights simple ingredient claims and an organic asterisk, creating a mild “natural” or health-halo impression even though it’s an industrially processed, ready-to-eat product; there’s no child-focused artwork or indulgent marketing, just clean type and practical usage cues. In plain terms, this is pre-cooked jasmine rice sealed in a retort pouch—industrial heat processing for shelf stability with minimal added ingredients (a touch of sunflower oil and soy lecithin as an emulsifier). Sensory-wise the rice is marketed to re-create fluffy, separate grains with a gentle floral jasmine aroma, moist but not sticky; the pouch is convenient to tear, microwave, or heat in boiling water and pour directly onto a plate. Its ritual is pragmatic: tear, heat, and serve alongside curries, stir-fries, or protein bowls when time is short. In American grocery culture it sits at the intersection of convenience and perceived wholesomeness—an easy, portable pantry solution for people who want ‘real’ rice without the cooking time.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate51g19%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Water,, Jasmine, Rice*;, Less, than, 2%, of:, Sunflower, Oil*,, Soy, Lecithin*., *Organic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although the ingredient list is short and mostly whole-grain rice, the product is industrially pre-cooked, heat-treated, packaged as a ready-to-eat pouch and contains an emulsifier, which fits NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Tasty Bite Rice, Jasmine

Tasty Bite Jasmine Rice is a solid choice for a quick meal option. It's made with organic ingredients and is low in sugar, making it a healthy addition to a balanced diet. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective—it's great if you're looking for something simple and nutritious, but pairing it with veggies or protein can elevate it even more.

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