{"title":"Arsenic-Free Rice \u0026 Rice Products","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eGrowing paddy (which is what rice comes from) without synthetic pesticides is no easy task. That’s because paddy usually grows in standing water and water attracts all kinds of insects, including some that love to feed on the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eBut our collective of women farmers in Karnataka does things differently. They \u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"532\"\u003edon’t use a single drop of synthetic pesticide\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead, they rely on \u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"578\"\u003enatural bio-inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e made from neem, chilli, garlic, and other time-tested ingredients from traditional farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eWhat’s more, our paddy is \u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eirrigated only by monsoon rains, \u003c\/strong\u003enot groundwater. Why does that matter? In some regions, groundwater can contain arsenic, which may build up in the rice and harm your health over time. By using rainwater, we reduce that risk significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eEvery single batch of paddy we source is \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003elab-tested for 230 synthetic pesticide residues and arsenic\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eNABL-accredited labs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eAnd checking those reports is super easy too; just scan the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eQR code on the front of the pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, enter the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003ebatch number printed on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you’ll see the full lab certificate!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sona-masuri-raw-rice-12-months","title":"Safe Harvest Sona Masuri Raw Rice - Arsenic-Free, Aged 12 Months, Pesticide-Free","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAlong the banks of the Thungabhadra river in Raichur, northern Karnataka, where centuries of alluvial deposit enrich both soil and water, 700 small farmers grow the Sona Masoori rice that becomes Safe Harvest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specific geography produces a grain with softer texture, light aroma, and the gentle nutty flavour that is the hallmark of authentic Sona Masoori grown in its home soil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAged for 12 months after harvest, it cooks with distinct, separate grains, absorbs flavours more deeply, and sits lighter on the stomach than freshly milled rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRice is the single largest source of dietary arsenic exposure for most Indian families, and most rice brands never test for it. 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Rice is the single largest dietary source of arsenic exposure for most Indian families, and brown rice carries a higher arsenic load than white rice because arsenic concentrates in the outer bran layers that polishing removes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet not a single brown rice brand in India tests for arsenic and publishes the results. Safe Harvest does. Every batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSafe Harvest Sona Masuri Brown Rice is grown by 700 small farmers along the banks of the Thungabhadra river in Karnataka - the same alluvial river soil that gives our white Sona Masuri its characteristic soft texture, light aroma, and gentle nutty flavour. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrown rice retains its full bran and germ layers, giving you the complete nutritional profile of the whole grain without the arsenic risk that comes with untested brown rice from unknown origins. Every batch is tested in NABL-accredited third-party laboratories for arsenic and 230+ synthetic pesticide residues before it reaches your kitchen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScan the QR code on your pack to verify your batch's lab report yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUnpolished Sona Masuri brown rice retains everything that the polishing process destroys in white rice - dietary fibre, B vitamins including thiamine, riboflavin, and folate, iron, magnesium, and natural antioxidants from the bran layer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a naturally lower glycaemic index than polished white rice, it releases energy more slowly, supports stable blood sugar levels, and is a considered dietary choice for people managing diabetes, weight, or overall metabolic health. Each grain delivers a gentle nutty aroma, a slight chewiness and body that white rice cannot replicate, and a satisfying, comforting texture that pairs beautifully with everyday Indian curries, dals, and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGrown by our network of 700 Karnataka farmers using traditional pesticide-free farming methods, and handled in dedicated clean facilities from harvest to pack, Safe Harvest Sona Masuri Brown Rice is the cleanest, most traceable brown rice available in India today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Safe Harvest Store","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":52053289795948,"sku":"8903794943336","price":125.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":52053289828716,"sku":"8903794224442","price":590.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/8113\/3932\/files\/safe-harvest-sona-masuri-brown-rice-arsenic-free-unpolished-pesticide-free.jpg?v=1774679679"},{"product_id":"puffed-rice","title":"Puffed Rice\/Murmura - Pesticide-Free \u0026 Lab-Tested | Safe Harvest","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePuffed rice is made from rice. 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