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Should You Rinse Rice Before Cooking? Nutrition Expert Weighs the Tradeoffs
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened
Dietitian Dr. Sigal Frischman says rinsing rice is usually recommended because it reduces arsenic and other contaminants. The article also says washing helps with texture for some dishes, though it is unnecessary for sticky recipes like risotto or paella.
- 01Rinsing rice reduces arsenic and some other metals.
- 02Washing can also remove up to 20% of plastic particles.
- 03Rice texture depends mostly on variety, not rinsing.
- 04Sticky dishes like risotto and paella should not be rinsed.
- 05The article says most people will not lose significant minerals by washing.
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