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Warning: 6 Steps To Help You Identify Fake Rice by Rahym001(m): 5:27am On Dec 22, 2016 |
Reports indicate that China produces fake
rice which is mixed with plastic for
exportation to African countries including
Nigeria.
China has a history of making fake food
items and the fake rice phenomenon has
been there for a while.
A reputable English-language newspaper in
Korea, The Korea Times, reported that
“China famous for having all, making all, has
now been reported to have made rice out
of plastic and has distributed it.”
The ‘plastic rice’ is reportedly made by
forming potatoes and sweet potatoes into
regular rice grains shape, then adding
industrial synthetic resins. It remains hard
after cooking and can cause serious health
issues.
Experts have raised the alarm of possible
flooding of the Nigerian market with the
‘plastic rice’. As Christmas draws close, a lot of people will be getting bags of rice from their employers, friends and well-wishers. You can determine if your rice is fake by carrying out any of the simple tests below. 1. The mortar and pestle test When molding a few grains of rice with a mortar and pestle, if the powder gives a quite white colour, you are good to go but it has a yellow discoloration, your rice must be fake. 2. The fire test You know what plastic smells like right. So, get a lighter and burn a handful of rice. If it catches fire and smells like burnt plastic, you have fake rice. 3. The water test Get a glass of cold water. Pour a tablespoon of raw rice in the glass and stir. If the rice goes to the bottom, it is all good. If it floats at the top, be careful because it means it contains ‘plastic rice’. Do not eat. 4. The mold test Boil the rice. Leave it in a warm place for like 2-3 days. If mold does not appear in a few days, your rice is fake and should not be consumed. It will not get mold because plastic is not affected by the weather or temperature. 5. The boiling test Observe the rice while boiling. If it starts forming a thick layer at the top of the pot, it is ‘plastic rice’. 6. The hot oil test Just take some of the rice drop into some real hot oil. If it is plastic, it will melt or stick together or stick at the bottom of the pan. Share these tips with your friends and family so they do not end up eating ‘plastic rice’ 1 Like |
Re: Warning: 6 Steps To Help You Identify Fake Rice by don4real: 7:19am On Dec 22, 2016 |
Make I go test the one way I get, thanks of. This is an eye opener |
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