#13 Worried of consuming Plastic Rice? - Identify them with these simple tests

Recently, Plastic rice has been the headlines in many news channels. It initially started as a complaint made in a biryani shop by a customer. However, now it has turned into a scare!

Literally, as the name sounds, these rice are made up of plastic pieces. Some reports also say that on cooking, the rice seem to have a sticky, plastic feel and they were also rebounding.

How to find out if the rice you are consuming at your household is original or plastic?

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Source: The Times Of India

The HansIndia has given us a few tests to confirm the presence of plastic rice:

1. Water test - According to this test, when rice is added to water, it should not float (as we all know rice does not float). If it floats in water, then chances are it is plastic rice.

2. Fire test - Plastic smells when burnt right? Try burning a small amount of rice to see if it lets out any plastic smell.

3. Hot Oil test - As we all know plastic melts, try putting a small amount of rice in hot oil. If it melts and sticks, you know the answer.

4. Fungus test - Keep boiled rice in a bottle and leave it aside for a few days. Real rice will have fungus formation.


5. Boiling test - Boil the rice and if you find a thick layer settling on the top, it is plastic.

Do try all these tests to ensure you are consuming real, safe rice.


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