Can I Eat Uncle Bens Mexican Rice On The Slimming World Plan?

Even though rice is syn free on the slimming world plan, microwaveable rice is technically not due to the oil and flavourings inside of the packet, this means you have to track how many syns you are eating per pouch to stay on track.

Uncle Bens Mexican rice has 4.5 syns in for a pouch, making it low in syns for a side dish and a quick dinner, the microwave wholegrain rice pouch in Mexican flavour has 5 syns per pouch. 

Since Uncle Ben's micro rice range comes in a huge variety of rice pouches flavours, we have listed the rest of their syn values below and discussed how you can eat this micro rice as part of your SW plan.

Why Is Uncle Ben's Mexican Rice Not Syn Free?

As we mentioned above, due to the flavouring and oil inside of the Uncle Bens Mexican rice it is not syn free, as rice alternative which is syn free, you can look for their dried and boil in the bag plain white rice which has no oil and flavourings. 

Uncle Bens Microwave Packet Rice Syn Values

Down below we will list the rest of the other syn values for Uncle Ben's micro rice range. 

• Uncle Ben’s Basmati Rice – 2 syns per pouch.Uncle Ben’s Long Grain And Wild Rice - 1.5 syns per pouch.
• Uncle Ben’s Brown Basmati Rice – 3.5 syns per pouch.
• Uncle Ben’s Chicken And Mushroom Risotto - 4 syns per pouch.
• Uncle Ben’s Lemon and Thyme Rice - 2.5 syns per pouch.
• Uncle Ben’s Long Grain Rice - 1 syn per pouch.Uncle Ben’s Coconut Rice - 6.5 syns per pouch.
• Uncle Ben’s Pilau Rice - 4 syns per pouch.
• Uncle Ben’s Roasted Garlic Rice - 2.5 syns per pouch.
• Uncle Ben’s Savoury Chicken Flavoured Rice - 3 syns per pouch.

Last Words

Overall, Uncle Bens Mexican rice in wholegrain and normal style is between 4.5-5 syns, making it a good low syn food to have when you need a quick meal. If you want to save syns stick to syn free plain dried rice and boil it instead without any oil. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.