
Should you be worried about arsenic in rice? We ask an expert
By Ella Walker . Published 2020-07-10
BOLD-FoodLove a bowl of fried rice? There are concerns around the grain’s arsenic content.
Rice is one of those staples that just completes a meal, whether you’re having curry, risotto or stir fry for dinner. A store cupboard without it is just wrong.However, people on an upvoted Reddit thread are asking if they should be worried about the amount of arsenic found in rice. “Rice seems to really agree with me and help my digestion,” noted user lukasfreely, adding: “But I’ve read up on arsenic in rice concerns. I do try to switch up the type I eat but I do eat a lot of white rice. Should I be concerned about arsenic?”
So what should you be aware of before whipping up fried rice for dinner? Here’s what you need to know…
