Concentrated Rice Protein
Also known as: concentrated rice proteins
Rice protein concentrate is generally well-tolerated and offers a hypoallergenic plant-based protein. Some products have raised concerns about heavy metal (arsenic, cadmium, lead) contamination from rice.
What it is
Protein isolated and concentrated from rice grains.
Plant-based protein source, texture and binding.
Why it's flagged
- Potential heavy metal residues from rice cultivation
- Lower protein digestibility than animal proteins
What regulators actually say
"FDA has been studying arsenic in foods for decades and continues to monitor levels in foods, including rice and rice products."
"FDA's action level of 100 parts per billion (ppb) for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Generally Recognized as Safe as a food protein source; FDA monitors inorganic arsenic in rice
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a food ingredient
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