New CR report on arsenic in rice

[Zizzle]

http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2014/11/n ... GuQ_DTF_11

Below are some important findings based on CR’s new analysis:

White basmati rice from California, India and Pakistan and sushi rice from the U.S. carry, on average, half the amount of arsenic than that found in most other types of rice. Brown rice has 80 percent more IA on average than white rice of the same type.
Brown basmati from California, India, or Pakistan is the best choice because it has about a third less IA than other brown rices.
All types of rice (except sushi and quick-cooking) with a label indicating they’re from Arkansas, Louisiana or Texas had the highest levels of IA in Consumer Reports’ tests. White rices from California have 38 percent less IA than white rice from other parts of the country.
Organic rice takes up arsenic the same way conventional rices do, so don’t rely on organic to have less arsenic.
Gluten-free grains, including amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, millet and polenta (or grits) have much lower average levels of IA. Bulgur, barley and farro, which contain gluten, also have very little arsenic. Consumer Reports recommends that consumers vary the type of grains they eat.

[Deb]

I try for brown rice for blood sugar issues but may change back to white rice after this. Jeesh! It's so hard to know what to do!

[Hopeful]

I buy Lundberg rice. They have extensive testing of their rice for arsenic. Here's the link:
http://www.lundberg.com/info/arsenic-in ... oduct-faq/