Tag: Packet rice

According to the CDC, over 60,000 cases of food poisoning in the US are linked to *Bacillus cereus*, a bacterium often found in rice. This statistic underscores why you should not eat uncooked packet rice, as it carries significant health risks related to bacterial contamination and digestive distress.

According to a 2021 study from the University of Queensland, a single 100-gram serving of uncooked rice can contain several milligrams of plastic. For instant or packet rice, this number jumps significantly, raising the question of whether packet rice has microplastics and how to mitigate the risk.

According to a 2025 study, over 50% of the UK's calorie intake comes from ultra-processed foods, raising critical questions about what we consider 'convenient.' This article addresses a common point of confusion: is packet rice ultra-processed?

According to a 2015 study, cooled and reheated white rice can have significantly lower blood sugar impact due to increased resistant starch. With this in mind, assessing if pre-cooked packet rice is a healthy option requires a closer look at the processing and ingredients.