How to distinguish plastic rice from real rice. Here’s what to know.

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What it does: Detects the presence of plastic through smell and melting behavior.

Steps:

  1. Take a few grains of rice.
  2. Use a lighter or candle flame in a well-ventilated area.
  3. Hold the grains close to the flame for a few seconds.

Result:

  • Real rice will char and give off a burnt organic smell.
  • Plastic rice will melt and release a chemical or plastic smell.

🚫 Be cautious when using open flame and avoid inhaling fumes directly.

Method 3: The Hot Oil Test

What it does: Checks for synthetic behavior under high heat.

Steps:

  1. Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a pan.
  2. Drop a few grains of uncooked rice into the hot oil.
  3. Observe closely.

Result:

  • Real rice may slightly puff or brown.
  • Plastic rice will melt or deform, sometimes sticking together or forming lumps.

Method 4: The Mold Test (Boiled Rice)

What it does: Reveals abnormal preservation characteristics.

Steps:

  1. Cook a small batch of rice normally.
  2. Let it cool.
  3. Store it in a sealed container at room temperature for 3-4 days.

Result:

  • Real rice will develop mold or a sour smell after a few days.
  • Plastic rice will remain mostly unchanged, as plastic doesn’t spoil.

🧊 You can speed up the process by placing the cooked rice in a warm, dark place to encourage mold growth.

Method 5: The Boiling Test (Texture Check)

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