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Tasty Bite Rice, Organic, Brown
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Tasty Bite Rice, Organic, Brown

Tasty Bite
8.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
6g
Protein
5mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tasty Bite Organic Brown Rice arrives in a shelf-stable pouch that reads like a promise of simple, ready-to-eat whole grains. On store shelves you’re most likely to find it in the natural and organic aisle or with other ready-to-heat grains and international convenience foods, often neighbored by other Tasty Bite entrees, microwaveable rice, and boxed whole grains. It suits hurried weeknights, minimalist meal-prep Sundays, and solo lunches when cooking time is short — a pantry staple for apartments, dorms, and busy households. The brand projects a health-conscious, globally minded image: marketed toward working professionals and parents who want an easy, “clean” side dish without artificial additives. Labels lean on organic certification and a short ingredients list, creating a health-halo of “natural” and straightforward food; there’s no kid-focused cartooning, just calm, utilitarian packaging that signals adult convenience. Processing-wise, the rice is fully cooked and shelf-stable in a sealed pouch — industrially heat-treated for safety and long life, but containing only rice, water, and a touch of oil. Sensory experience is earthy and utilitarian: steamy, nutty brown rice with slightly chewy, whole-grain bite, a muted toasted aroma, and a neutral background that readily soaks up sauces and spices. The ritual is compact and habitual — slit or tear the pouch, warm in a microwave or immerse in hot water, then fluff and plate alongside a curry, stir-fry, or roasted vegetables. In American grocery culture this product sits at the intersection of convenience and perceived wholesomeness: an easy, familiar backbone for quick dinners that want to feel minimally processed and mindful.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate44g16%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Protein6g
* 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,, Long, Grain, Brown, Rice*;, Less, than, 2%, of:, Sunflower, Oil*., *Organic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product contains only brown rice, water, and a small amount of oil but is industrially pre-cooked and packaged; minimal ingredients point away from ultra-processed classification, while the industrial heat processing and ready-to-eat format align with NOVA 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Tasty Bite Rice, Organic, Brown

Tasty Bite Rice is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for a quick meal option! With 230 calories per serving, it's low in sodium and has a good amount of dietary fiber, making it a great base for a balanced meal. Of course, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so it really depends on your overall diet and what you’re pairing it with!

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