People are talking about plastic rice and Chinese rice these days. They say the rice is made of plastic granules. Some said its true, while others said it is not right. But there are plastic eggs and cabbages also. It was proved that they existed. How to find out the rice are made of plastic.
The internet is already viral about this rice. But it was found in very few places in India. In some parts of Hyderabad raids were conducted but they could not establish that the rice was made of plastic.
Light a few rice grains on fire if they burn the rice you bought is plastic.
Crush some grains of rice and pay close attention to them. If the rice turns into a fine white powder it is organic and safe to eat if it leaves a yellow tinted stain it is plastic.
Cool a small handful of rice in water then put it in a plastic container. Leave it in a sunny spot for a few days, organic rice will mold within about two days fake rice will stay intact.
Pour a spoonful of rice in a glass of water if it is organic it will fall to the bottom, plastic will not.
When boiling rice if it is plastic it will form a thick layer at the top of the pan.
If you suspect you may be buying plastic rice or just want to be sure that you are not, try the tests listed. They don’t generally take long and will help you in the long run.
