It is very common for rice stored at home to have worms, but whether the rice can be eaten if it has worms has always been a concern for people. Today, the editor will tell you whether you can still eat rice if it has worms, what to do if rice has worms, and what the nutritional value of rice is.
Can I still eat rice if it has worms?
It is okay to eat rice if it has worms. Generally, the worms that live in rice are relatively clean and do not contain viruses. As long as they are disposed of and the rice is cleaned, it can be eaten normally. There is no need to throw away a few worms in a bag of rice, which will cause many problems. A big waste. In fact, rice is generally not prone to insects because it is relatively dry and contains very little moisture. This environment is not suitable for insect growth. Rice stored at home is prone to insects because it has been stored for a long time. .
Rice can be eaten with confidence after it gets worms. So in life, if the rice at home gets worms, what can we do to solve it? Next, the editor will introduce to you what to do if the rice gets worms. .
What to do if rice is infested with worms
1. Put it in the refrigerator for 24 hours
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If the infestation of insects is not serious, you can put the rice into the freezer of the refrigerator together with the bag, and then take it out after freezing for 24 hours. At this time, the insects will be frozen to death and turn into red and black, which is easy to pick out and will not It will affect the original taste of rice.
2. Place it in a cool place to dry
After rice becomes infested with worms, people often like to expose the rice to the sun. Not only does this fail to kill the rice worms, but it also fails to kill the rice worms. On the contrary, it will be counterproductive, because after two or three days, the number of rice bugs in the rice will definitely increase, and the taste of the rice will be affected due to loss of moisture after exposure. The correct way is to put the worm-infested rice in a cool and ventilated place, let the worms crawl out slowly, and then sift it again.
3. Insect-proof preservation method of Zanthoxylum bungeanum
Zanthoxylum bungeanum is a natural antioxidant, which not only has a special fragrance, but also has an insect repellent effect. The method of use is as follows: put 20 to 30 peppercorns into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water (it is better to soak the rice bag), place it on the fire and cook until the pepper smells fragrant, then turn off the heat and put the rice bag in Soak the cooked peppercorns in water, take them out and dry them, and then pour the rice into your pocket. This can effectively prevent rice from getting insects.
The effect of Zanthoxylum bungeanum on repelling insects is very obvious. I believe everyone has a certain understanding of how to do it through the editor's introduction. Let's take a look at how to get rid of rice bugs.
4. Put kelp in rice
In summer, rice is very prone to insects. If you put kelp into rice, you can prevent and control borers. Generally, one kilogram of kelp can be added to 100 kilograms of rice. Facts have proven that after a week of putting it in, various fungi in the rice can be reduced by 60% to 80%, and it can also absorb 3% of the water in the rice. Drying the kelp once a week for 15 minutes before putting it in will prevent borers from occurring. One serving of kelp can be reused more than 15 times.
5. Use phosphatidine plus organic acid to fumigate and kill.
Rice has many insects, so you can also use phosphatidine plus organic acid to fumigate and kill. The specific method is as follows: On the balcony or in an idle room, put the insect-infested rice and the bag together in a well-sealed plastic bag, that is, a fumigation bag, and then put a cup or cup in the fumigation bag with 50 grams of vinegar; if the grain does not exceed 500 kilograms, wrap one gram of zinc phosphide in paper and put it into a cup or bowl of vinegar without stirring, and immediately seal the mouth of the fumigation bag. After sealing for 5-10 days, all the pests inside will be killed. After 2-3 days of deflation, remove the vinegar water and residue.
The editor will introduce to you how to remove rice worms