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Rice Protein

Also known as: rice proteins

Low concern

Rice protein is generally GRAS as a food ingredient. The main safety concern is potential trace inorganic arsenic in rice-derived products; FDA has issued action levels and guidance for rice-based foods especially for infants.

Found in

1,808 products

What it is

Plant-based protein isolate or concentrate from rice (typically brown rice).

Protein source for fortification, plant-based formulations, sports nutrition.

Why it's flagged

potential trace inorganic arsenic from rice substrate

What regulators actually say

"FDA established an action level of 100 ppb for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal."

FDA - Arsenic in Food — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food protein; FDA action level for inorganic arsenic in rice cereals (100 ppb for infants)

European Union — EFSA

Conventional food protein

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