Organic Black Pearl Rice

Our research notes

What to know before you choose this rice & grains

The maker’s page does not publish an ingredient statement we could capture, so this record is unscored; compare the label on the package or the retailer listing before you buy. The maker describes it as organic, gluten free and non gmo; these are the maker’s statements, so look for the certifier’s seal on the package. For rice or grain, the comparison that matters most is rice type and origin: basmati and sushi rice were lowest in Consumer Reports’ tests; brown rice was higher on average.

• Good to knowFull ingredient label not captured, so additive checks are unknown, not clear.
• Good to knowMaker states organic. USDA Organic claims are backed by a certifier and the USDA seal.
• Good to knowMaker labels it gluten-free. The FDA allows that claim only for foods under 20 ppm gluten.
• Good to knowMaker states Non-GMO. The Non-GMO Project Verified seal is a separate third-party program.

Compare this against other rice & grains

• Rice type and origin. Basmati and sushi rice were lowest in Consumer Reports’ tests; brown rice was higher on average.
• Cooking method. Cooking in excess water and draining lowers arsenic more than rinsing alone.
• Variety of grains. Mix in quinoa, millet, oats or other grains.

References

1. Lundberg product page Lundberg
2. Organic labeling and what the USDA Organic seal means USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
3. Gluten-free labeling of foods U.S. Food and Drug Administration
4. GMO facts and the Non-GMO Project Verified seal Non-GMO Project
5. Reducing the risk from arsenic in rice Consumer Reports
6. Arsenic in food and dietary supplements U.S. Food and Drug Administration
7. Whole grains Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

These notes summarize the maker’s own published label and public references. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.