Sticky riceis a mildingredientthat, although not rice, also contains a lot of starch and can quickly replenish energy when eaten.In Indonesia, sticky rice is also a staple food.So, how to store sticky rice?What are the nutritional values of sticky rice?How to identify good and bad sticky rice?How long is the shelf life of sticky rice?Can expired sticky rice still be eaten?

How to store sticky rice

Generally, sticky rice should be stored in a cool, ventilated, and dry place, avoiding high temperatures and direct sunlight.If sticky rice is the main food, it can be stored in a container (rice bucket or rice bin) before storing sticky rice, first dry and disinfect the container with paper.After buying sticky rice, put it in a rice bucket or rice bin and close the lid, and place it in a cool, ventilated, and dry place about one foot high. When eating, use the "first in, first out" method to prevent mold and pest contamination.

Regularly expose the empty rice bucket and rice bin to the sun and air, and remove the rice powder, eggs, etc. inside.During the rainy and hot summer seasons, to prevent moisture, mold, and insect infestation, place a few pieces ofcrabshells oreelshells, or garlic cloves inIf the rice is infested with insects, first remove the rice bugs, then putblack pepperandlemongrassin a cloth bag and place it onricesurface, do not immediately close the rice bin (bucket).

Sticky rice is not easily stored, especially in the summer.Long-term storage of rice can cause aging.Aged rice becomes darker in color, loses its aroma, and develops a sour taste, increasing acidity and reducing quality.Do not buy too much sticky rice at home.If you buy vacuum-sealed sticky rice, consume it as soon as you open the bag.

Nutritional value of sticky rice

Sticky rice comes from the South Seas islands, and is made from the inner bark of the palm tree, Saccharum, using a normal starch-making method, and is made from starch through grinding, filtering, repeated washing, sedimentation, and drying.When the rice is dried to about half, it is shaken into granules, and then dried, which is sticky rice.Sticky rice is almost pure starch, white and smooth, with rich nutrition.

According to the Yellow Emperor's Classic, grains and cereals are our main food and must be eaten daily.Sticky rice is also a grain, and has rich nutritional functions for the human body.Sticky rice can provide the body with the required carbohydrates, fats,proteinquality, iron, phosphorus, calcium, etc.

Sticky rice has the effects of strengthening the spleen, replenishing the lungs, and eliminating phlegm, which can treat weak spleen and stomach and improve digestion.Due to the easy digestibility and absorption of sticky rice, it can improve anemia, enhance immunity, and balance nutrient absorption.At the same time, sticky rice can also restore the natural moisture of the skin.Therefore, sticky riceporridgeis very popular, especially among women.How to identify good and bad sticky riceThai sticky rice

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tree, with beautiful shape, is an important economic crop in its original place, and its trunk contains a lot of starch, which is the main raw material for making "sticky rice".To harvest fresh sticky rice as soon as possible, when the fruit forms and matures, the local people will cut down the tree and harvest the fruit, then peel and extract the starch, and then put the extracted starch into a bucket and stir with water to make rice soup, then clarify and dry, which is a grain of white and translucent "sticky rice".Good quality sticky rice is white, smooth, hard but not easily broken when hand-rubbed, and has a good and chewy texture when cooked.Therefore, selecting good sticky rice mainly depends on sight, touch, and taste.Sight.Good quality sticky rice is white and full, with uniform grains, smooth and round surface;

Poor quality sticky rice is generally dull in color, with uneven grains, not full.Touch.Good quality sticky rice is hard and not broken when rubbed;

Poor quality sticky rice is easily broken and has many broken pieces when rubbed.Taste.Good quality sticky rice has no sticking when cooked, has good transparency, has good bite, and has a normal aroma.

Poor quality sticky rice is easily sticky when cooked, has impurities, and has abnormal odors or moldy smells.How long is the shelf life of sticky riceSticky rice, also known as sticky rice, originated in Thailand. Due to the shortage of food in ancient times, local residents scraped and made grains of white and translucent sticky rice from the starch in the coconut tree, which is sticky rice.

However, this type of sticky rice is rarely sold on the market now.

The sticky rice sold on the market is mainly made ofsweet potatopowder, coconut, starch, and carbon dioxide, and is stored in a cool and dry place, and generally has a shelf life of 18 months. However, some sticky rice on the packaging indicates a shelf life of 12 months.Since sticky rice also has a shelf life, we should put it in a cool, dark, dry, and low-temperature place after buying.If the bag of sticky rice is opened, especially in the kitchen, which is relatively wet and hot, the shelf life of the sticky rice will be shorter, so it is best to use it within two or three months.

If it has been over six months, check if the sticky rice has any odor or insect infestation. If so, do not eat it.Can expired sticky rice be eaten?According to the regulations on food labeling and grain packaging, the edible shelf life is generally the best edible shelf life, and it can be eaten within half the shelf life.

Sticky rice is a starch food, and the principle of expiration is the same as other grains such as rice.

New sticky rice is fresher, but after a period of time, the aroma will disappear. This is because the fats and proteins in the sticky rice have aged.Sticky rice has a shelf life, and its nutritional value will decrease, but if there is no mold or other spoilage, it will not harm the body.If your sticky rice has expired, first check if there is mold or moldy signs. If there is mold, the expired sticky rice is potentially carcinogenic, so do not eat it.In addition, if sticky rice appears sticky after expiration, it is due to the growth of microorganisms on the surface of the sticky rice.

It is best not to eat it, to avoid eating and getting sick.Additionally, if couscous becomes sticky after expiration, it's due to microbial growth on the surface.It's best not to eat it to avoid getting sick and incurring unnecessary losses.