Rice, an inexpensive staple food consumed around the world, naturally contains a deadly toxin called arsenic. This toxin is found in low quantities, meaning that a bowl of rice doesn't pose a risk to ...

CLEAN LABELS — Annegret Jannasch, left, and Ya-Jane Wang, professor of carbohydrate chemistry, are looking at the components of pigmented waxy rice to serve as a "clean label" starch strengthener.

The move of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to remove brand labels and premium classifications on imported rice is a ...