Foreign guru warns that storing leftover rice is no different from poisoning yourself, but Thais still do it.
Experts warn: How to store leftover rice that is harmful to health. Should it be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator? Recommend the correct way to store it.
Rice is a familiar food for many people. It is a rich source of carbohydrates, fiber, manganese, magnesium, B vitamins and other nutrients that are good for health. Thais eat rice every day and sometimes it is unavoidable to have leftover rice from a โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที meal. Many people will save leftover rice to eat at the next meal. However, if rice is not stored properly, it can have negative health effects.
In fact, when storing leftover rice, some people leave the rice in a tray and cover it with a cloth at room temperature. While others choose to store the rice in the refrigerator. So what is the correct and healthy way to store rice? Below are some tips from experts.
Should leftover rice be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator?
Leaving leftovers or starchy foods like pasta and pizza at room temperature for too long increases the risk of bacterial infections and potentially food poisoning, says nutrition expert Kindall Weir, who works with professional athletes in the United States.
According to Kindall, rice left out on a tray at room temperature for long periods can become infected with Bacillus cereus. A bacterium that can cause gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and food poisoning.
“Starchy foods that are left out at room temperature for long periods of time are more susceptible to infection than other foods,” Kindall stresses.
Expert Kindall also shared the case of an athlete she had treated who developed toxicity. After eating pizza (a high-starch food) that had been stored at room temperature.
“When I asked him if he kept the pizza in the fridge. He said he didn’t have one and had to leave the pizza at room temperature and eat it throughout the week,” says nutrition expert Kindall.
Earlier in 2023, a 20-year-old Belgian student died from food poisoning caused by the bacteria Bacillus cereus about 10 hours after eating pasta that had been stored at room temperature for several days.
According to the Cleveland Clinic. There are approximately 63,400 cases of food poisoning from the bacterium Bacillus cereus each year in the United States.
How to properly store “leftover rice”
To prevent food poisoning caused by the bacteria Bacillus cereus. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) recommends that everyone store leftover rice in the fridge after it has cooled.
On hot days, when the temperature is higher than 32 degrees Celsius, avoid leaving rice at room temperature for too long. Rice should be stored as soon as possible within 1 hour.
Experts from the Japan Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives say leftover rice can be stored in the refrigerator for four to six days. After cooking, and frozen for up to six months.
When storing leftover rice. It is best to place it in a clean, sealed container or zip-lock bag to prevent contact with other foods. When heating or microwaving rice, check for signs of spoilage or mold. If the rice has an odd odor or shows signs of spoilag. Discard it and do not use it for safety reasons.