Navigating Arsenic in Asian Rice Dishes: A Smart Dining Guide

Rice is a staple in Asian cuisine, but concerns about arsenic levels in certain rice varieties can make dining out stressful for health-conscious eaters. At MM Food, we’re empowering diners to enjoy their favorite dishes safely. Here’s how our app simplifies arsenic-conscious choices in Asian rice-based meals.

Why Arsenic Matters

Arsenic, a naturally occurring element, can accumulate in rice due to soil and water conditions. Long-term exposure to high levels may pose health risks. While regulations exist, menu descriptions rarely detail rice types or preparation methods—until now.

How MM Food Helps

1. Menu Translation + Arsenic Analysis Scan or upload a menu, and our AI instantly translates it while cross-referencing dish ingredients with rice varieties known to have lower arsenic levels (e.g., basmati, jasmine, or sushi rice).
2. Personalized Filtering Set ‘low-arsenic rice’ as a dietary preference in the app. Our system evaluates dishes like biryani, fried rice, or sushi rolls, flagging options cooked with higher-risk rice or preparation styles.
3. Pro Tips for Safe Dining
   • Ask about rice sources: The app generates phrase translations to inquire about rice origins.
   • Opt for rinsed rice: Cooking methods matter—dishes using pre-washed rice reduce arsenic content.
   • Mix it up: Our tool highlights menus offering alternative grains like quinoa or barley.

Smart Choices, Simplified

With MM Food, savor Thai pineapple fried rice, Japanese donburi, or Indian pulao with confidence. Our tech handles the research, so you focus on flavor—no chemistry degree required.

Download the app today and turn ‘Is this safe?’ into ‘I’ll have that!’