Whole Grain Brown Rice
Also known as: wholegrain brown rice
Brown rice is a whole grain providing complex carbohydrates, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals. FDA has noted that brown rice can contain higher levels of inorganic arsenic than white rice due to the bran layer, but normal dietary consumption is considered safe for adults.
What it is
Unpolished rice (Oryza sativa) with bran and germ intact.
Whole-grain carbohydrate staple.
Why it's flagged
- inorganic arsenic content (concentrated in bran)
What regulators actually say
"Brown rice tends to contain higher levels of inorganic arsenic than white rice, because inorganic arsenic accumulates in the outer bran layers of rice."
"Rice, brown, long-grain, raw - good source of manganese, magnesium, and selenium."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; FDA monitors arsenic in rice
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; EU sets max levels for inorganic arsenic in rice
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