Those nasty-looking worms in the bag of rice that you buy from the store are absolutely disgusting. But do these worms in rice cause any health hazards? Why are they there in the first place? And what can you do to get rid of these rice worms?
We will tell you about all the details and precautionary measures that you can take to avoid the worms in rice. Read this article to the end and you’ll know everything that you need to know.
Why Are There Small White Worms In Rice?
You should know that rice is one of those organic products that never get sterile. Meaning that it never loses its ability to produce a new life from within. This is why whenever it is left with moisture or humidity, it quickly catches micro-organisms and gets contaminated with it. These micro-organisms never leave the site of rice. Neither during growth nor harvesting, processing, or even during the packaging of rice.
Then, whenever the conditions become favorable for those Micro-organisms, they quickly adapt to their surroundings and start to flourish. Soon, they turn into the shape of little worm-like entities that feed on rice for their being.
How To Minimize Worm Growth?
We cannot completely extinct the growth of these micro-organisms due to the nature of rice. However, we can try to minimize the growth of such Micro-organisms by ensuring proper cleanness of the products and the equipment involved in its processing.
- Clean Equipment And Warehouse
This includes the silos and conveyor belts that are used to process rice grains. This production equipment should be properly cleaned on a regular basis. Silos are most important, as they are used to store huge sums of products. Then, there comes Inspection. There should be a regular inspection of the production as well as the warehouse.
- Controlling Weather Conditions
Weather also plays a very important role in promoting microbial growth of worms in rice. Humidity and moisture seem to increase the chances of rice getting infected with microbes. Therefore, air and weather control should be kept in check during the production of rice. Then, after the rice is polished, it should be separated right away from the raw unfurnished rice so that both categories don’t get mixed up.
- Insecticides – Pest Killers /Electrocution (USE WITH CAUTION – DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY ON THE RICE)
Then, there comes the role of pest killers/ Electrocutors. These are also very important. The best way to control microbial growth is by killing it with a greater ratio than its growth rate. This way you can even wipe your food products off of the harmful bacterias and other micro-organisms. Do some research and find out what is the most suitable pest killing insecticide.
Conclusion
We hope that the about given tips and instructions will help you to get rid of worms in rice. At home, you can try adding pieces of onion, garlic, or ginger inside your rice bucket. This helps to minimize the number of microbial worms in rice as well.