If you live in Tehran and want to eat less toxic stuff from your rice, try washing it really well and letting it soak in water for five hours before cooking it — this might help wash away harmful...

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The reduction of toxic metals of various rice types by different preparation and cooking processes - Human health risk assessment in Tehran households, Iran.

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2019 May 15

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The reduction of toxic metals of various rice types by different preparation and cooking processes - Human health risk assessment in Tehran households, Iran.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.12.060