Impact of Rice Processing on Health and Environment
Author Information
Author(s): Roy Poritosh, Orikasa Takahiro, Okadome Hiroshi, Nakamura Nobutaka, Shiina Takeo
Primary Institution: National Food Research Institute, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
Hypothesis
Changing rice consumption patterns can improve food security and reduce health risks associated with arsenic contamination.
Conclusion
Switching from parboiled rice to untreated rice can conserve significant amounts of rice and reduce arsenic contamination risks.
Supporting Evidence
- Brown rice and germinated brown rice contain more health beneficial components than well milled rice.
- Parboiled rice is more prone to arsenic contamination if contaminated water is used.
- Switching rice consumption patterns could conserve 43–54 million tons of rice.
Takeaway
Eating less parboiled rice and more untreated rice can help keep us healthy and save a lot of rice for everyone.
Methodology
The study reviews various rice processing methods and their effects on health and environmental outcomes.
Limitations
The study relies on existing literature and may not include all recent findings.
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