Scientists warn of risk of arsenic in rice

Scientists at Queens University in Belfast are warning of the risks of arsenic in rice, in particular for babies and young children.

Scientists warn of risk of arsenic in rice
Thu, 23 Jul, 2015 - 10:03

Scientists at Queens University in Belfast are warning of the risks of arsenic in rice, in particular for babies and young children.

They have found that using plenty of water during cooking can significantly cut the level of arsenic.

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