Thai Rice
Also known as: jasmine rice
Thai rice (typically jasmine) is a whole grain when unpolished or refined when white-milled, providing starch and small amounts of protein and minerals per USDA FoodData Central. Like all rice, it can contain trace inorganic arsenic; FDA monitors arsenic levels in rice and rice products and offers guidance to limit exposure, particularly in infants.
What it is
Rice (Oryza sativa) grown in Thailand; commonly Thai jasmine (Hom Mali), a long-grain aromatic variety.
Staple grain providing starch and carbohydrate base.
What regulators actually say
"FDA monitors levels of arsenic in foods, particularly rice and rice products, and provides guidance and action levels."
"Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, unenriched - Energy 365 kcal, Protein 7.13 g per 100 g."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard food; FDA arsenic guidance applies to rice products
European Union — EFSA
Standard food
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