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Glutinous Rice
Glutinous Rice
Low concern
Glutinous rice is a whole-food staple with no actual gluten despite the name. Like other rice, can contain inorganic arsenic; FDA monitors levels.
Found in
610 products
What it is
Sticky rice (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa); high in amylopectin starch, which makes it sticky when cooked. Contains no gluten.
Staple in Asian cuisine for sushi, dumplings, sticky rice cakes, and desserts; used as a thickener.
Why it's flagged
- potential inorganic arsenic
- high glycemic index
- refined grain
What regulators actually say
"FDA continues to monitor arsenic in rice"
"Rice, white, glutinous, raw — nutrient profile"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; FDA monitors arsenic in rice
European Union — EFSA
Whole food
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