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Rice may be exposed to toxic arsenic when planted. Arsenic is known to trigger cancer. To prevent this, do this method while cooking rice.
Rice may contain harmful chemicals in the form of arsenic. A study by the University of Queen Belfast, Britain said, chemicals from industrial poisons and pesticides in the ground can make rice very dangerous. In many cases, rice can trigger arsenic poisoning.
As reported by the Business Times, arsenic is an element of natural metal found in water, air, and soil, then absorbed by several food crops when growing.
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There are two types of arsenic, namely inorganic and organic. Inorganic types are considered toxic arsenic forms.
The highest level of arsenic is found in fish, crustaceans, and seaweed. However, the level of toxicity of the organic arsenic type is fairly maximum.
 Rice may be exposed to arsenic when planted. Photo: Getty Images/Istockphoto/HungryWorks |
Rice itself can be exposed to arsenic because the rice planted on the ground is inundated. This makes rice plants exposed to higher arsenic content in the soil. Rice plants do have a mechanism to capture arsenic levels, especially inorganic arsenic.
Arsenic, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, European Food Safety Authority, and Food and Drug Administration as, is categorized as carcinogens. Long -term exposure arsenic can cause skin cancer, lung cancer, and bladder cancer.
How to cook the correct rice to prevent the risk of cancer
 Soaking rice before cooking rice can reduce arsenic levels. Photo: Special |
Quoting from Health Shots, there are ways to reduce arsenic levels in rice. One of them has even been proven in research.
The trick, soak the rice all night before cooking. Soaking will make arsenic levels decrease by 80 percent.
Wash the rice again and cook until completely cooked.
This article has been aired on CNN Indonesia with the title “Studies recommend cooking rice properly to avoid cancer“
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