Rice Refining
Industrial rice polishing became widespread around 1850, driven by the commercial need to prevent spoilage during long ocean shipping voyages. Wealthy populations had been polishing rice since the 1600s–1700s, but limited health impact occ…
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Industrial rice polishing became widespread around 1850, driven by the commercial need to prevent spoilage during long ocean shipping voyages. Wealthy populations had been polishing rice since the 1600s–1700s, but limited health impact occurred because they supplemented with other foods. Rice polishing removes approximately half the protein and virtually all fiber, B vitamins, and other minerals.