For example, white rice can contain no more than 0.2 parts per million (ppm) of inorganic arsenic, while brown rice can have up to 0.35 ppm. One part per billion (ppb) is roughly like one drop of ...

To solve the problem of soaring rice prices, Japan’s turning to a classic retailer’s playbook: rebranding the old as “vintage ...

Japan's farm minister said on Tuesday the government stood ready to offer more stockpiled rice as consumers formed long ...

White rice grown in California, jasmine rice from Thailand and basmati rice from India had lower levels than brown rice, white rice grown in the Southeast U.S. and arborio rice (risotto ...

The type of rice and how it’s grown and processed can impact levels of arsenic and other heavy metals, experts say. Brown and wild rice often contain the highest levels because the milling ...

Samples of store-bought rice from more than 100 different brands purchased in the United States contained dangerously high levels of arsenic and cadmium, according to a new report released ...

TOKYO — Japan’s agriculture minister resigned Wednesday because of political fallout over recent comments that he “never had to buy rice” because he got it from supporters as gifts.

White rice from California, sushi rice, Thai jasmine and Indian Basmati tend to have lower levels of heavy metals and elements. Avoid brown rice, white rice grown in the Southeastern U.S. and ...

Japan's new agriculture minister pledged on Friday to quickly move rice from government stockpiles to store shelves where ...

You might think sushi is all about fish, but rice is just as important. These are the signs to look for in sushi rice to tell ...