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Good & Gather 90 Second Long Grain & Wild Rice With Herbs & Seasonings: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Good & Gather 90 second long grain & wild rice with herbs & seasonings received a Food Integrity Score of 72 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a convenient, flavor-packed rice side that reads more like a seasoned mix than a simple recipe, with refined fillers and several flavor systems doing the work. The base rice and wild rice are recognizable, and the dehydrated vegetables are fairly simple, so it is not extreme. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a daily staple if you prefer a cleaner label. Main considerations include refined seed oil and starch fillers, several yeast and broth flavor enhancers, and vague grill seasoning and spice blends. Simpler options: cook plain rice in broth and add fresh garlic, onion, and herbs; choose rice mixes with fewer flavor enhancers and no modified starch.
Food Integrity Score 72/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined seed oil and starch fillers
- Several yeast and broth flavor enhancers
- Vague grill seasoning and spice blends
Simpler options to consider
- Cook plain rice in broth and add fresh garlic, onion, and herbs
- Choose rice mixes with fewer flavor enhancers and no modified starch
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Good & Gather 90 Second Long Grain & Wild Rice With Herbs & Seasonings
- Brand
- Good & Gather
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Entrees, Sides & Small Meals)
- GTIN / UPC
00085239053973- Serving size
- 240 g (1 package)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
90 Second Long Grain & Wild Rice With Herbs & Seasonings
Good & Gather
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Canola/sunflower oil, maltodextrin, and a grill seasoning blend with modified food starch and natural grill flavor stack up here.
Consider This
Powdered chicken broth, autolyzed yeast, yeast extract, and vague "spice" entries are classic flavor-engineering ingredients in packaged rice mixes.
Good Substitutes
Plain long-grain or wild rice cooked in broth with fresh garlic, onion, and herbs gives similar flavor with a short, recognizable list.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a convenient, flavor-packed rice side that reads more like a seasoned mix than a simple recipe, with refined fillers and several flavor systems doing the work. The base rice and wild rice are recognizable, and the dehydrated vegetables are fairly simple, so it is not extreme. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a daily staple if you prefer a cleaner label.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined seed oil and starch fillers
- Several yeast and broth flavor enhancers
- Vague grill seasoning and spice blends
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Canola And/or Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil
- Maltodextrin — Refined starch filler
- Sugar — Added refined sugar
- Grill Seasoning — Modified food starch, corn syrup solids, natural flavor
- Spice — Vague spice blend
Highest concern ingredients
- Grill Seasoning (7/10) — Modified starch, corn syrup solids, and natural flavor in one blend.
- Canola And/or Sunflower Oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil with vague source.
- Autolyzed Yeast (6/10) — Flavor enhancer adding savory impact.
Better choice tips
- Cook plain rice in broth and add fresh garlic, onion, and herbs.
- Choose rice mixes with fewer flavor enhancers and no modified starch.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WATER, PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE, WILD RICE, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, POWDERED CHICKEN BROTH, ONION POWDER, DEHYDRATED ONION, DRIED PARSLEY, DEHYDRATED CELERY, TOMATO POWDER, DRIED CARROTS, AUTOLYZED YEAST, GRILL SEASONING (TORULA YEAST, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL GRILL FLAVOR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS), YEAST EXTRACT, SPICE.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Grill Seasoning (Torula Yeast, Maltodextrin, Natural Grill Flavor, Modified Food Starch, Corn Syrup Solids)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Sub-blend includes modified starch, syrup solids, and natural flavor.
Additional note
Blended seasoning with modified starch, corn syrup solids, and vague grill flavor.
Family watchlist
Modified starch, syrup solids, natural flavor
Canola And/or Sunflower OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users who prefer simpler fats.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used for cooking and mouthfeel.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
Autolyzed YeastConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Flavor enhancers add savory impact that can mask simpler taste.
Additional note
Yeast-derived flavor enhancer used for savory taste.
Yeast ExtractConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Yeast extracts are flavor-engineering inputs in savory mixes.
Additional note
Concentrated yeast flavor used to boost savory taste.
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MaltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined carbWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Refined carb
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch fraction often used as a filler in flavor blends.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived carbohydrate used for bulk and flavor carrying.
Family watchlist
Refined starch filler
Powdered Chicken BrothConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor base
What this is
Flavor base
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Powdered broth concentrates are formulation-oriented flavor inputs.
Additional note
Dried broth concentrate adds savory flavor.
SpiceConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague spice entries hide exact components and sourcing.
Additional note
Unspecified spice blend with no source detail.
Family watchlist
Vague spice blend
Parboiled Long Grain RiceConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Parboiling is category-normal but still a refined grain step.
Additional note
Parboiled rice is a common, mildly processed grain.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar is a common watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added in small amount.
Family watchlist
Added refined sugar
Garlic PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable dried spice with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Dehydrated garlic seasoning.
Onion PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable dried vegetable with normal processing.
Additional note
Dried onion seasoning.
Dehydrated OnionConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable dried vegetable with normal processing.
Additional note
Dried onion pieces for flavor.
Dehydrated CeleryConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dried vegetable.
Additional note
Dried celery vegetable.
Tomato PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable dried vegetable with normal processing.
Additional note
Dried tomato for color and flavor.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Neutral base ingredient with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic water used for cooking.
Wild RiceConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food grain.
Additional note
Whole grain seed with simple, recognizable profile.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning salt.
Dried ParsleyConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple dried herb with no concern.
Additional note
Dried herb for flavor.
Dried CarrotsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dried vegetable.
Additional note
Dried carrot pieces.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient list is to a simple, recognizable profile. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice", "corn syrup", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "rice", "corn syrup", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Canola And/or Sunflower Oil)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Canola And/or Sunflower Oil)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Canola And/or Sunflower Oil)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "tomato", "garlic". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "rice", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Good & Gather 90 Second Long Grain & Wild Rice With Herbs & Seasonings highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Good & Gather 90 Second Long Grain & Wild Rice With Herbs & Seasonings shows about 1.92g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Good & Gather 90 Second Long Grain & Wild Rice With Herbs & Seasonings: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Corn syrup solids. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains wild rice and long grain rice as base; Low saturated fat per serving; Some fiber from grains and vegetable powders.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium is high for one serving (about 571 mg); Parboiled white rice and maltodextrin add refined carbs; Canola/sunflower oil and multiple seasoning additives.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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