Fact Check: Brown rice contains massive amounts of arsenic on the outside.

Claim: Brown rice contains massive amounts of arsenic on the outside.

Verdict: Partially True (75% confidence)

Explanation: According to the National Celiac Association, brown rice has, on average, 80% more inorganic arsenic than white rice because arsenic is concentrated in the bran, or outer layer (source 8). The Environmental Working Group also states that arsenic can accumulate in the outer layer of brown rice, leading to higher arsenic levels compared to white rice (source 4). However, the claim's use of 'massive amounts' is not directly quantified in the sources, which describe higher levels but do not specify ...