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White Basmati Rice
White Basmati Rice
Low concern
White basmati rice is a refined grain. It has a moderate glycemic index (lower than other white rice).
Found in
114 products
What it is
Long-grain aromatic white rice (Oryza sativa) traditionally grown in the Indian subcontinent, with bran and germ removed.
Staple carbohydrate side dish and ingredient in rice-based dishes.
Why it's flagged
- Refined grain - bran/germ removed
- Trace inorganic arsenic content
What regulators actually say
"FDA established an action level of 100 ppb of inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal"
"Maximum levels for inorganic arsenic in rice and rice products"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Conventional food; FDA action level for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal 100 ppb
European Union — EFSA
EU Regulation 2023/915 sets maximum levels for inorganic arsenic in rice
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