Veganorychorizo is classified as animal-derived by the local ingredient taxonomy.
Is Uncle Ben's Riz paëlla vegan?
Uncle Ben's · Barcode 3487400000620 · Automated ingredient assessment
No — not vegan
Contains chorizo, meat, nuoc-mam. Contains chorizo, meat, and 2 other ingredients, which are animal-derived.
Why it is not veganchorizo, meat, nuoc-mam, fish
34 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2023-04-10
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What the ingredient list tells us
Original label (French)
Riz long grain précuit à la vapeur (70%), chorizo (6.4%) (viande de porc, eau, fécules de pommes de terre, herbes, épices, viande de porc, sel, colorant: extrait de paprika, ail, conservateur: nitrite de sodium), poivrons rouges, jus de citron (4.6%), préparation à base de poulet (filet de poulet, eau, fécules de pomme de terre, sel) (4%), pois (3.2%), huile d'olive, sauce Nuoc Mam (extrait de poisson, sel, sucre), oignons en poudre, arôme naturel, épices, ail, extrait de levure, ail séché, sel, extraits d'épices, safran.
Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.
Animal-derived ingredients identified
Meat is animal-derived.
nuoc-mam is classified as animal-derived by the local ingredient taxonomy.
Fish and seafood are animal-derived ingredients.
Ingredients with an unresolved source
The exact processing ingredient and its source are not listed.
This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.
Natural flavours can come from plant or animal sources.
This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.
Recognised ingredient entries (34)
riz long grain précuit à la vapeurchorizoviande de porceaufécules de pommes de terreherbesépicesviande de porcselcolorant: extrait de paprikaailconservateur: nitrite de sodiumpoivrons rougesjus de citronpréparation à base de pouletfilet de pouleteaufécules de pomme de terreselpoishuile d'olivesauce nuoc mamextrait de poissonselsucreoignons en poudrearôme naturelépicesailextrait de levureail séchéselextraits d'épicessafran
Allergens, trace warnings & additives
Declared allergens in the record
fish
Precautionary “may contain” information
No trace statement is recorded. Absence of data does not mean absence of cross-contact.
Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.
Additives listed
e160ce164e250
Labels reported by the source
no artificial flavorsno coloringspalm oil freenon vegannon vegetarian
These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.
Nutrition & processing, separately explained
- Source Nutri-Score
- B
- Source NOVA group
- 4 of 4
- Veganory indicator
- 62/100
- Indicator inputs
- Nutrition + processing
Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.
| Energy | 166 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
| Salt | 0.78 g |
| Sodium | 0.312 g |
How our indicator is calculated
When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.
Vegan alternatives to explore
Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.
Waitrose Vegan No Chicken SamosaWaitroseSame chicken type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product match
Plant-Based Roast ChickenPlantAsiaSame chicken type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product matchNot sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).
Questions about this product
Is this answer valid for every Uncle Ben's product?
No. This page covers Uncle Ben's Riz paëlla, barcode 3487400000620. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.
What still needs to be confirmed?
The source of unspecified processing aid, Acidity regulator, natural flavours, Colour needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.
Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?
No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.
What if my label is different?
Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.
Sources & how this page is made
Product data: Open Food Facts record for 3487400000620 · Open Database License (ODbL).
Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.
Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.
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