Does Organic mean arsenic free? Where is the rice grown? Thanks
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Yes, organic speaks to the process of how it is grown without herbicides, pesticides and clean water source.
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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."
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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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Lynn it is NON-GMO.....I hope this answer will help you!.....The rice is incredible tasting!...It is one of the best tasting rice you will ever taste!....
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Mary, the package says that the sole ingredient is whole grain rice, and elsewhere on the package says "natural whole grain". It does not specifically say organic, but I consider it a 'pure' product because it is made in Belgium where many agricultural contaminents are not used. Also, I am extremely, extremely gluten sensitive, and have eaten these crackers successfully for years. The package does say that it is manufactured in a facility that contains "wheat, milk, sesame seeds and soy", but I am highly, highly sensitive to even trace amounts of these products and have eaten the crackers for a long period of time. The product does say 'sodium, chorestrerol, gluten, fat and sugar free', and that claim, to me, is justified since if it contained a gluten contaminent I would have a reaction. The bottom line to your question is that the package doesn't say 'organic' but my body says it is a pure product. And my taste buds says 'delicious'. I hope I have been helpful as I realize that people with allergies and food restrictions need truthful and helpful feedback. margma
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Yes, that is what I got it for as RO water has no minerals. I spoke to company about arsenic level and got some good info. Waiting for other testing to see. But seems ok.
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The last time I researched arsenic in rice I found out that rice grown in Ca had 30% less than other places since they did not plant cotton which is sprayed very heavily with pesticides. I also watched a video on Lundberg rice, very interesting if you are concerned about the arsenic in rice which I am.
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Thank you for answering...but as far as i know organic does not mean it is also GMO, right?
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I couldn't tell you about pesticides used, but in general, rice does not absorb pesticides except arsenic, which is found naturally in the soil. Rice grown in the southern united states is often grown in soil where cotton used to be grown. Heavy amounts of arsenic were used as a pesticide for cotton which remains in the soil. That is not the case for Indian rice. Anything sprayed directly on any white rice such as this rice would be 100% removed in the milling process which grinds off the outer layer of the rice kernel. Basmati rice naturally has a strong "chemical" smell, the stronger the smell, the fresher it is. I couldn't tell you about pesticides used, but in general, rice does not absorb pesticides except arsenic, which is found naturally in the soil. Rice grown in the southern united states is often grown in soil where cotton used to be grown. Heavy amounts of arsenic were used as a pesticide for cotton which remains in the soil. That is not the case for Indian rice. Anything sprayed directly on any white rice such as this rice would be 100% removed in the milling process which grinds off the outer layer of the rice kernel. Basmati rice naturally has a strong "chemical" smell, the... » Read More I couldn't tell you about pesticides used, but in general, rice does not absorb pesticides except arsenic, which is found naturally in the soil. Rice grown in the southern united states is often grown in soil where cotton used to be grown. Heavy amounts of arsenic were used as a pesticide for cotton which remains in the soil. That is not the case for Indian rice. Anything sprayed directly on any white rice such as this rice would be 100% removed in the milling process which grinds off the outer layer of the rice kernel. Basmati rice naturally has a strong "chemical" smell, the stronger the smell, the fresher it is. « Show Less
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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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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 looked at the container of Ornamec grass herbicide which we have and read the list of ingredients. There is no mention of arsenic. It seems to contain mostly petroleum distillates. It does mention that it is harmful to fish so not to use near water areas. I have a hunch that the reason your lawn service doesn't want to use this is the cost. I'm not sure the exact cost at present but when I bought it, it was over $60.00 for 1 quart. I bought this because of the rave reviews I read regarding it's effectiveness against Bermuda grass. Further, I don't believe the government would allow any product to be sold which contained arsenic. Hope this helps! I looked at the container of Ornamec grass herbicide which we have and read the list of ingredients. There is no mention of arsenic. It seems to contain mostly petroleum distillates. It does mention that it is harmful to fish so not to use near water areas. I have a hunch that the reason your lawn service doesn't want to use this is the cost. I'm not sure the exact cost at present but when I bought it, it was over $60.00 for 1 quart. I bought this because of the rave reviews I read regarding it's effectiveness against Bermuda grass. Further, I don't believe the government would allow any... » Read More I looked at the container of Ornamec grass herbicide which we have and read the list of ingredients. There is no mention of arsenic. It seems to contain mostly petroleum distillates. It does mention that it is harmful to fish so not to use near water areas. I have a hunch that the reason your lawn service doesn't want to use this is the cost. I'm not sure the exact cost at present but when I bought it, it was over $60.00 for 1 quart. I bought this because of the rave reviews I read regarding it's effectiveness against Bermuda grass. Further, I don't believe the government would allow any product to be sold which contained arsenic. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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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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The Honey that is harvested is Organically raised without pesticides. It has nothing to do with inorganic materials.
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If you want to eat arsenic, go ahead, they will work. Howver, all Vietnamese and most other rice, except for that from California, which has strict pesticide regulation, contains and is contaminated with toxic levels of arsenic. See current issue of ConsumersReports for more info. I was given a refund when I found this out and disposed of my supply. They were good however and worked well as un-fried or un-boiled spring rolls, again, if you want to eat arsenic! Remember Agent Orange? The ten years of defoliation during the Vietnam War? Well . . . . Decide for yourself!
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Jane, I just read this. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/brown-rice-syrup-babys-only-190400942.html or here http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1112697260/natures-one-consumer-reports-confirms-undetectable-arsenic-in-babys-only/
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If its not USDA certified organic, you will never know. Do the percentages really matter? If something is 90% organic but has 10% pesticides, mercury, arsenic, etc. -the point is its not organic. Take the manufacturers word for what they say is in it.
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Lundberg rice is grown in Richvale, CA in the heart of the Sacramento Valley. According to their website, "While 70% of Lundberg products are certified organic, the company also offers Eco-Farmed products, which use innovative environmental practices to sustain and preserve our delicate ecosystem. All the rice we grow is Non-GMO." I find Lundberg rice products to be the highest quality, best tasting on the market. Check out their website at www.lundberg.com
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Hi. I am not vegan or do I always buy organic but according to the label it says: Contains no apple fiber, rice flour, artificial colors or preservatives. Vegetarian. Also under the supplement facts it lists the blends that are organic which is most of them: all of the juice blends, and most of the poten-zyme whole food matrix, which are the grasses and sprouts, and most of the veggie juice blends. Hope this is somewhat helpful.Thanks.