To Organic or Not to Organic
It was already noted that rice grown organically does not appear to result in a lower amount of arsenic. But that does not mean that organic rice may not be worth the extra cost.
Organic rice will still be lower in residual pesticides and is required not to be genetically modified. Genetic modification is increasing in rice production in order to fend off pests and fungus, improve yield and grain size and even raise nutrient levels.
One such example is golden rice, which was first approved for use in 2018. Since then, it was rejected in 2024 by the Philippines after farmers and scientists complained about possible impacts to health and the environment.
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