Arsenic and rice

[Whitepaw]

Sharing this article, as it has a nice summary on rice.  It was written regarding bone density, but if you scroll down, you'll see a summary of arsenic content by rice type and growing locale.  There's also a different technique than what I've seen for decreasing arsenic content when cooking rice. 

https://saveourbones.com/dont-eat-rice-unless-youve-done-this-first/?ck_subscriber_id=154917929

 

 

 

[cyclinglady]

I use California grown rice and wash it well.  We have cut back on grains in general for other health reasons.  

Thanks for the article.  

[Whitepaw]

I use California and from Spain. I buy from LaTienda, a US company that imports from Spain. They will contact their suppliers and provide current arsenic analyses. They also  outline growing practices in their product descriptions. They offer some plumper rices which work better than basmati in some dishes. 

[cyclinglady]

Good to know!  

I confess, I buy 25 pound bags of California Japanese rice.  It has a very long shelf life.  When the big earthquake hits we will be cooking a lot of rice on the camp stove.  ?

[Whitepaw]

I've heard a lot about Japanese rice lately, have been interested to try it.  Who is your source, and does it come in anything smaller than 25#? 

[cyclinglady]

(Sure 1to 5 lb. small bags are available.  Cal Rose is the rice.  There are many brands, but here is an example on Target:

https://www.target.com/p/botan-calrose-rice-5-lbs/-/A-13478836

[Whitepaw]

Thank you!  Looks like they may have it on my local Target. I'm excited to try it. Thank you again. 

[Whitepaw]

Thank you!  Looks like they may have it on my local Target. I'm excited to try it. Thank you again. 

Btw, do they make Japanese rice flour,  too?