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White Round Rice

Low concern

White rice is a refined carbohydrate; nutritionally less rich than brown rice. Rice can contain inorganic arsenic; FDA has set action level of 100 ppb for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal.

Found in

16 products

What it is

Milled, polished short- or medium-grain rice (Oryza sativa) with the bran and germ removed.

Staple carbohydrate in many cuisines; sticky/round-grain forms used in sushi, risotto, and rice puddings.

Why it's flagged

High glycemic index
Inorganic arsenic exposure (especially relevant for infants and frequent consumers)

What regulators actually say

"FDA set an action level of 100 parts per billion (ppb) for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal."

FDA Arsenic in Food — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard food; FDA action level for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal is 100 ppb

European Union — EFSA

Permitted; EU maximum levels for inorganic arsenic under Regulation 2023/915

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