We are in the times of insubstantial products production and, food products like grains, are no exception. In this guide we highlight 6 ways to identify real rice from plastic rice grain!
- Water Test: Drop a tablespoon of rice into a glass of cold water. Genuine rice sinks to the bottom, while plastic rice floats due to its lower density.
- Fire Test: Burn a few grains of rice. Natural rice will char like other grains, while plastic rice emits a strong plastic smell when burned.
- Mold Test: Leave boiled rice in a warm place for a few days. Natural rice develops mold, indicating its organic nature.
- Hot Oil Test: Drop rice grains into hot oil. Natural rice cooks and may pop, while plastic rice melts and forms a sticky residue.
- Boiling Test: Cook rice and observe the water. Plastic rice may leave a thick residue on the surface, unlike natural rice which becomes starchy.
- Mortar and Pestle Test: Crush rice grains with a mortar and pestle. Natural rice turns into a fine powder, whereas plastic rice may leave a different residue.
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