Things available in the market cannot be trusted blindly. Every day there are reports of adulteration in salt, spices, mawa, and other food items. Do you know that the rice you eat is also being adulterated? Adulteration is such that it can not only be a serious health problem but it also increases the risk of diseases like cancer.
Many reports show that plastic rice is being sold indiscriminately in the market these days. Yes, you are listening, right? The rice available in the market may be adulterated. He has also been caught during raids in many cities.
Plastic rice
According to media reports, plastic rice has been caught in many places including Hyderabad and Madhya Pradesh. They look normal, which is why they are not easily identified. However, after reaching the body, it can increase the risk of many types of chronic diseases. Are you also bringing such rice? Let us know how it can be identified at home.
Test with water
Take a glass of water, add raw rice to it, and stir it for some time. If the rice floats on top then it could be plastic rice, because normal rice does not float on water.
Check the rice by burning it
Similarly, take some rice and burn it with a lighter. And see if rice smells of plastic or not? If it is melting or there is a smell like burning plastic, then be careful. Consuming this type of rice poses a risk of serious harm to health.
Hot oil test
Take some rice and put it in very hot oil. If it is plastic rice, it will melt and stick to the bottom of the pot, while normal rice turns into lava. Similarly, while boiling rice, if there is plastic rice in it, a thick layer will start forming on the top of the vessel. It is important to keep this in mind while cooking.
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