Place a handful of rice in a glass of water and stir it. Real rice will sink to the bottom, while plastic rice will float. This is because plastic is less dense than water.
2. Boiling Test:
Boil a small amount of rice in water. Real rice will soften and cook evenly. If the rice remains hard or has a plastic-like layer on top, it could be fake.
Heat Test
1. Burn Test:
Take a few grains of rice and set them on fire with a lighter or match. Real rice will char and turn black, while plastic rice will smell like burnt plastic and may even catch fire easily.
Mortar and Pestle Test
1. Crushing Test:
Crush a few grains of rice with a mortar and pestle. Real rice will turn into a fine, powdery texture. Plastic rice, on the other hand, will break into small pieces or clump together.
Taste and Smell
1. Taste:
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