Rice insects are a problem for many families, especially in the hot and humid environment of summer. So, why does rice have worms?
Rice insects are mainly due to the fact that during the storage of rice, the environmental conditions are suitable for the growth of insects. The nutrients contained in rice, such as starch, protein, and sugar, are all nutrients that bugs need to grow**. In addition, the moisture content in rice is also an important factor affecting the growth of insects. In a hot, humid environment, the moisture content in rice is higher, which provides good conditions for the growth of insects. Therefore, during the storage process, if the environmental conditions are suitable, rice is prone to insects.
So, how to safely and effectively dispose of rice that has already been wormed?
1.Freezing method: Put the rice in a plastic bag and freeze it in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator for 24 hours. In this way, the frozen insects will float on the surface of the water and can be removed by washing them several times.
2.Drying method: Spread the rice out on a clean bag or plastic bag and place it in a cool and ventilated place to dry, so that the insects can crawl out on their own.
3.Dustpan method: Use a dustpan to remove the insects from the rice, or use a sieve to sieve away the insects and their excrement.
In addition to handling rice that has already been insected, precautions are also very important:
1.Anaerobic preservation method: After spreading out the rice for ventilation and drying, put it into a plastic bag for food with less air permeability, tie the bag tightly, and put it in a cool and dry place.
2.Zanthoxylum pepper insect prevention preservation method: put the pepper into the pot to cook the fragrance, put the rice into the pepper water soaked and take it out to dry, and then put it in the pocket to prevent the rice from insects.
3.Kelp insect preservation method: Rice and kelp are mixed in a ratio of 100 to 1, kelp has the ability to absorb moisture and insecticidal effect, which can prevent rice mildew and insects.
4.Garlic preservation method: Put a few cloves of garlic in the rice, or wrap some peppercorns in a cloth or paper, which can play a role in repelling insects.
In short, when handling rice with insects, it is necessary to ensure that the method is safe and effective to avoid causing harm to the human body when eating. At the same time, taking appropriate precautions can reduce the occurrence of rice insects and keep the rice fresh and safe.