why is white rice cheaper than brown rice if it’s the processed form of latter?

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why is white rice cheaper than brown rice if it’s the processed form of latter?

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Answer 1

Logistics

The stuff they process out includes a lot of oils that tend to cause spoilage/rancidity

This means brown rice expires more quickly, and more readily than white rice, making it much harder to work with & store

That, and people are willing to pay more for brown rice. Sounds healthier.