Golden Sun Pilau Rice - Microwaveable — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Golden Sun Pilau Rice - Microwaveable by Golden Sun OKAY — score 60/90.

A genuinely short, recognizable list: basmati rice, onion, a little sunflower oil, salt and real spices. The microwave-pouch format flags it NOVA 4, but the formula itself is close to what you'd cook at home.

Why this verdict

• 89% basmati rice with onion and real spices, not fillers
• No artificial colours, emulsifiers, modified starch or added sugar
• Turmeric and cumin are real spices, not synthetic flavouring
• Held back by added salt (sodium) and refined sunflower oil

Ingredients (9)

• Cooked basmati rice (water, rice) 89% (safe) — Refined white basmati is a simple starch — gives you energy but little fibre. Still the dominant, recognizable ingredient.
• Onion 7% (safe) — Real vegetable, adds flavour and a little fibre.
• Sunflower Oil (moderate) — Refined seed oil added to the sauce.
• Salt (moderate) — Ready meals tend to run salt-heavy; watch the sodium.
• Cumin seeds 0.5% (safe) — Whole spice, purely for flavour.
• Curcumin (turmeric) (safe) — Natural colour/spice from turmeric, has anti-inflammatory compounds.
• Natural garam masala spice extract (safe) — Natural spice extract for flavour, not an artificial additive.
• black pepper (safe) — Whole spice for flavor.
• cinnamon (safe) — Whole spice.