Rice
Also listed as White Rice, Brown Rice, and Long Grain Rice.
This is what the ingredient is.
Rice is a cereal grain. Labels may say white rice, brown rice, or long grain rice.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is boiled as a side and used in cereals, snacks, and gluten-free products.
Here is what food agencies say.
Rice is a conventional grain food. FDA monitors arsenic levels and issues guidance for infant rice cereal.
Here is what research has found.
Agency guidance addresses inorganic arsenic in rice, especially for infants and young children.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Vary grains for young children per FDA advice. Cook and store rice safely to limit Bacillus cereus risk.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.