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where grown

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China. The arsenic level was 3ppm most others are 300ppm. Im an conscientious of heavy metals myself and organic has to do with pesticides not heavy metals. Also What many people do not understand is that Arsenic can also occur in an organic form. Inorganic arsenic compounds are highly toxic while organic arsenic compounds (such as those found in seafood) are far less harmful.  Your body can expel organic forms of it and organic forms of arsenic are pretty much in most all soils in some amount. What you need to find out is the amount of inorganic arsenic in a product.  Most every product, even grown in USA contains some level of arsenic.  What you need to look at and be concerned with is if organic and inorganic are listed separately with more focus on the ppm of the inorganic arsenic.

Question 2

After reading so many negative reviews...Why is this still being sold by Amazon???

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I think it's great. Some people are talking about arsenic.  What many people do not understand is that Arsenic can also occur in an organic form. Inorganic arsenic compounds are highly toxic while organic arsenic compounds (such as those found in seafood) are far less harmful.  Your body can expel organic forms of it and organic forms of arsenic are pretty much in most all soils in some amount. What you need to find out is the amount of inorganic arsenic in a product.  Most ever product even grown in USA contains some level of arsenic.  What you need to look at and be concerned with is organic and inorganic

Question 3

Is this rice steamed or irradiated before packaging to the U.S. ?

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Our Organic Forbidden Rice is steamed prior to packaging to the U.S. Did you know that foods that have been irradiated cannot be labeled as certified organic?

Question 4

Is this the same as purple rice?

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Sometimes black rice is referred to as purple rice  or forbidden rice

ASIN	B00480GXXG
ASIN	B00480GXXG
Age Range Description	24 Months and Above
Allergen Information	Non-GMO
Best Sellers Rank	#17,014 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #5 in Dried Wild Rice
Brand Name	Lotus Foods
Coin Variety 1	Black Rice
Container Type	Pouch
Cuisine	Chinese cuisine
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,069)
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Flavor	Organic Forbidden Rice
Item Form	Drop
Item Package Quantity	6
Item Package Weight	2.75 kg
Item Weight	6 pounds
Item model number	16260
Manufacturer	Lotus Foods
Manufacturer	Lotus Foods
Model Number	16260
Number of Items	6
Package Size Name	Pack of 6
Part Number	16260
Product Dimensions	2.3 x 2.3 x 7.5 inches; 6 pounds
Protein	4 g, 6 g
Serving Range	9 servings per bag
Set Name	Pack of 6
Size	15 Ounce (Pack of 6)
Specialty	Organic
Unit Count	90 Ounce
Units	90 Ounce

Lotus Foods Bulk Organic Forbidden Rice, Non GMO - 15 Oz Bags (Pack of 6) | Black Rice Organic, Whole Grain, Vegan

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