Germinated Brown Rice
Also known as: sprouted brown rice
Germinated brown rice is a whole-grain food. Brown rice contains naturally occurring inorganic arsenic from soil/water uptake; FDA and EFSA monitor and have set guidance/limits for infant rice cereals.
What it is
Brown (whole-grain) rice (Oryza sativa) that has been allowed to germinate (sprout) and then dried.
Whole-grain food ingredient with enhanced nutrient bioavailability.
Why it's flagged
- naturally accumulated inorganic arsenic
- FDA action level for infant rice cereal 100 ppb
What regulators actually say
"FDA established an action level of 100 parts per billion (ppb) for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal."
"EFSA's CONTAM Panel concluded that inorganic arsenic in rice and rice-based foods may be a particular concern."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; FDA has action level of 100 ppb inorganic arsenic for infant rice cereal.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted whole food; EU sets maximum levels for inorganic arsenic in rice products.
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