A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Does rice vinegar contain arsenic?

Best Answers

Yes. But at very low levels. Lower than plain rice because it is diluted. Also most people do not drink large amounts of vinegar. Standard rice vinegar has 4.6-7.3 parts per billion in one tablespoon (15 ml). It should also be in Chinese black vinegar. read more

Rice contains very low amounts of arsenic. Rice vinegar is processed and used to preserve pickles. Considering that Rice is a food staple of most of the world, and free arsenic levels found in nature in both soil and water, there does not seem to be a problem with arsenic poisoning. read more

Rice contains arsenic. However a typical level of arsenic in rice is 100 parts per billion. To give you an idea of how much arsenic it would take to kill you, the minimum lethal dose is about 70 mg. I haven't done the math but it would take a huge amount of rice to kill you. read more

Foods that contain rice, including rice crackers and vinegar, routinely contain some level of arsenic, scientists say, as do products like rice cakes, rice wine and cereals, and snack bars and baking mixes that contain rice flour or bran. read more

Encyclopedia Research

Wikipedia: