Why you should know:

Arsenic is a carcinogen and has various other negative health effects; enough to warrant exposure limits in various jurisdictions. A five minute boil-and-discard step before cooking is a simple way to reduce your exposure, especially if you eat a lot of rice.

Details are in the study, linked in the title of this post. Here’s a diagram from the abstract:

  • @Hule
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    220 days ago

    Aren’t you better off with plum or peach seeds?

    • @[email protected]
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      20 days ago

      Best not to eat any, but it’s still a matter of dose. Plum/peach seeds may be more a choking hazard than any other.