What about the high arsenic levels found in U.S. rice? What is it in this Nishiki Premium Brown Rice?
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No matter which rice you're eating, this article suggests rinsing your rice before cooking to reduce arsenic levels:http://consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2012/11/arsenic-in-your-food/index.htm"Change the way you cook rice. You may be able to cut your exposure to inorganic arsenic in rice by rinsing raw rice thoroughly before cooking, using a ratio of 6 cups water to 1 cup rice for cooking and draining the excess water afterward... research has shown that rinsing removes about 30 percent of the rice's inorganic arsenic content."
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From what I read the arsenic is left over from cotton fields converted to rice fields (a fall in cotton prices caused a change in crops). The arsenic was used to combat the boll weevil and remained in the soil. That is why rice from southern states is suspect. Or so I heard.
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American produce is safe. Most of these claims are totally unsubstantiated.
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I eat lots of brown rice pretty much every day. I have been getting the generic stuff (which includes rice from all over the country) and did not rinse it. My doctor asked me to get tested for heavy metals because I had some symptoms suggesting heavy metal toxicity. My arsenic level "markedly exceeds the normal level." For this test, normal is less than 90. My level was 510. I'm buying rice grown in California or outside the US now. If you don't think arsenic is a big deal and choose to ignore the numerous studies on the subject, it's your life.
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I found this article that says rice grown in California has less arsenic than rice grown in the the southern US States. Nishiki is grown in California. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1892142/
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The most recent FDA report (9/13) essentially says there isn't cause for concern about short-term risk, but they don't know about long-term risk. In googling, I saw that at least one company, Lundberg, says they're making efforts to lessen the arsenic in their rice. Nishiki is made by JFC International Inc, and their website talks about how Nishiki is grown " with the rich soil and crystal clear water of California", but doesn't mention growing it with arsenic. On the upside, less arsenic is found in rice from California (and India) than rice from Texas and Arkansas.
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I have read the same statement several times about this product.I can't be sure whether there is a high level of arsenic or not contained in Fargelin.
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I am interested in the answer to this as well. I teach cooking and use stainless and titanium cookware...have been considering this rice cooker, but not without more info on the metal used in the pot.
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I trust Dr. Harvey to do what is right for companion animals, but I did ask for his opinion on the brown rice issue. Here is the response I got from Dr. Harvey's: Please be aware that organic brown rice constitutes only 4% of the total Canine Health formulation and makes up an even smaller part of the overall diet when meat and water are added. To give you further context, 4% of brown rice per scoop of Canine Health equals approximately 1 gram of Brown rice - which is 0.05% of one cup of brown rice. In recent tests by the FDA they found that brown rice samples contain approximately 6.7 Micrograms (One millionth of a gram) of inorganic arsenic in 1 cup of brown rice. (http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm319827.htm). This means that there would be about 0.03 micrograms of inorganic arsenic in one scoop of Canine Health - an extremely small amount. Additionally, the amount of brown rice in the Canine Health formulation is significantly below the FDA's acceptable range of brown rice intake, which they are not changing at this time. Dr. Harvey is researching our organic brown rice sources and we will be closely monitoring further scientific research surrounding this concern. We are being careful not to make a hasty decision,although you can be assured that we will not hesitate to make a change if we feel there is any danger at all and to reiterate, brown rice makes up such a small amount of our formula, we are certain it could not have any negative affects on a companion dog's health.
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I have no idea. If you have reason to suspect that there is arsenic in Japonica rice, you could contract with any independent testing laboratory for their analysis. If by any chance they report any, I would be interested in those results.
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I bought two bags of Nishiki Premium Brown Rice in March, 2014. I am still cooking from the second bag and the condition is perfect.The packaging if strong and I keep the bag tightly closed; hence, the reason is still fresh as when I first opened the bag.
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I believe the arsenic issue arises from growing rice on former cotton fields where they used arsenic to control pests. California grown rice is not grown on former cotton fields, thus there is only naturally occurring arsenic found in the soil, if any. Arsenic is something to be very concerned about, in any amount, and I would never buy any rice product without knowing where it was grown.
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I am a physician with some publc/industrial health experience and I am aware of no serious studies linking casual contact with these various petrochemicals with any health risk whatsoever. You are just about as likely to get cancer from the naturally produced aflatoxins in your peanut butter. Life is hazardous in itself, always leading to death and I think I can live with this level of sdditional risk. I would add that the warning label may refer to various paint /finish components which could include aromatic hydrogrbon residues and heavy metal (mercurial) hardening/curing accellerants. These finishes may contain cadmium or lead pigments, etc. I wonder why decks aren't required to have warning labels about the real threat of arsenic exposure they pose?
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Authentic Foods Brown Rice Flour is made from only super finely milled California Brown rice. There is nothing added.
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get on naturalnews.com and do some research! hemp, pea, and chia don't have the high heavy metal content and its because all of the rice protein from china is being watered with water that is 80 percent more toxic than even their government allows. so when Mike from naturalnews.com discovered this in his lab he blew the whole industry up
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I have no answer as I didn't know it had. Yes, a lot of sodium, but in a big pot of rice not so much. Not good for that one mug of broth though.
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The product label does not mention where the non-GMO organic brown rice protein was grown. Maybe the Jarrow website or Jarrow customer service can answer that question: www.jarrow.com. In general unfortunately "organic" does not mean "arsenic-free" as suggested by research done by Dartmouth College and FDA. "Researchers at Dartmouth College find that many organic food products that contain organic brown rice syrup have a much higher concentration of the toxic element arsenic. Brown rice syrup, used as an alternative for the much-maligned high fructose corn syrup, is said to contain environmental arsenic absorbed by the husk of the rice." The product label does not mention where the non-GMO organic brown rice protein was grown. Maybe the Jarrow website or Jarrow customer service can answer that question: www.jarrow.com. In general unfortunately "organic" does not mean "arsenic-free" as suggested by research done by Dartmouth College and FDA. "Researchers at Dartmouth College find that many organic food products that contain organic brown rice syrup have a much higher concentration of the toxic element arsenic. Brown rice syrup, used as an alternative for the much-maligned high fructose corn syrup, is... » Read More The product label does not mention where the non-GMO organic brown rice protein was grown. Maybe the Jarrow website or Jarrow customer service can answer that question: www.jarrow.com. In general unfortunately "organic" does not mean "arsenic-free" as suggested by research done by Dartmouth College and FDA. "Researchers at Dartmouth College find that many organic food products that contain organic brown rice syrup have a much higher concentration of the toxic element arsenic. Brown rice syrup, used as an alternative for the much-maligned high fructose corn syrup, is said to contain environmental arsenic absorbed by the husk of the rice." « Show Less
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Hello Natalie! As NOW Foods is NSF GMP Certified, they are required to test for all contaminants including Arsenic after producing a batch of supplements. We hope this information is helpful!
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Nishiki Premium Rice comes in both white and brown. The plain premium rice doesn't mention "Brown" but the other clearly states "Brown Premium Rice". I'm not sure why the Nishiki order you made came in white, when you clearly wanted Brown rice. I looked at the supplier I order my rice from and the rice is clearly marked. I believe Brown rice is more nutritious than white rice. If the white rice bothers you that much, I would return it for a bag of brown. Many vendors on Amazon make returns/exchanges simple/easy. Good luck... (The white rice is flavorful, maybe this one bag won't ruin your decision to try Nishiki white rice).
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I have been searching the internet to find this answer for you with no luck. I have the package in front of me and searched for any information about the content of arsenic. I did read that it is raised in California, not where cotton was regularly planted which does reduce the amount of arsenic that could be found in the soil from fighting the boll weevil. I actually had no idea that rice and arsenic were a concern until your question, so will keep trying to find the answer. However, I did find a nice statement about the health advantage of the black japonica and posted it below. Seems to be much better for you than other rices. I am sorry I could not really answer your question, will add to this if I find anything later. Black rice is a whole grain, like brown rice, and therefore it contains high levels of protein, Vitamin B and dietary fiber. Black rice also holds high levels of antioxidants which are found in the natural black pigment. Antioxidants like Beta-carotene, Vitamin B and Vitamin E, are natural anti-inflammatory compounds that combat free radicals in the body and reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Lundberg Black Japonica packs a strong punch with its wealth of nutrients, and its powerful flavor makes it a great main ingredient in desserts, salads and main courses.
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Purity? This product has RICE FLOUR--just what diabetics don't need in their supplements!
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WOW, excellent questions. The box says, "Blended and Packaged in U.S.A." so unsure as to where grown. Plus, it doesn't saying anything about having been tested for heavy metals and pesticides.