{"id":10323,"date":"2022-12-15T16:56:38","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T16:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.star-k.org\/articles\/?p=10323"},"modified":"2022-12-15T16:56:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T16:56:39","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-storing-and-checking-brown-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.star-k.org\/articles\/kashrus-kurrents\/10323\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-storing-and-checking-brown-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Storing and Checking Brown Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kashrus Kurrents, Winter 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brown rice is a whole natural grain that goes through minimal\nprocessing. It is therefore more susceptible to infestation concerns than\ngrains that are more processed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whole unprocessed grains can have microscopic eggs attached to\nthem. If left in improper conditions, like warm or humid environments, they can\nhatch and may pose a seemingly \u2018sudden\u2019 infestation, even in well-sealed\ncontainers. Insects like beetles and weevils found in packages of brown rice\nare known as \u2018pantry pests\u2019 and are the result of improper storage. This can\nhappen at any point in the supply chain, from the initial processing or packing\nplant to the kitchen pantry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To minimize the risk of infestation, STAR-K recommends brown\nrice be checked prior to use using the method outlined below. Anyone who wishes\nto stock up on large quantities of brown rice (or any grains) should first\ncheck the rice, then store it for at least 96 hours at below freezing\ntemperatures. This will effectively kill any eggs present so they can no longer\nhatch. Afterwards, provided the rice remains properly sealed, it can be stored\nfor a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STAR-K recommends the following procedure to check brown rice prior\nto use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Place the\nbrown rice (no more than 16oz at a time) in a fine steel mesh strainer. Ideally,\nmesh size should be #12 mesh or larger.<\/li>
  2. Shake the\nbrown rice over a lightbox or white paper for 25-30 seconds.<\/li>
  3. Examine the\nsurface of the lightbox or paper for any insect presence. If no insects are\nfound, the rice may be used. If any insects are found, the rice should be discarded.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The most\ncommon insects found in brown rice are beetles and weevils. For links to a\nvideo demonstration of how to do a proper rice check, photos of rice weevils,\nand strainer purchase recommendation, go to checkforinsects.com<\/strong>, and\nclick on Rice, Brown<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Kashrus Kurrents, Winter 2023<\/p>\n

    Brown rice is a whole natural grain that goes through minimal
    \nprocessing. It is therefore more susceptible to infestation concerns than
    \ngrains that are more processed. <\/p>\n

    Whole unprocessed grains can have microscopic eggs attached to
    \nthem. If left in improper conditions, like warm or humid environments, they can
    \nhatch and may pose a seemingly \u2018sudden\u2019 infestation, even in well-sealed
    \ncontainers. Insects like beetles and weevils found in packages of brown rice
    \nare known as \u2018pantry pests\u2019 and are the result of improper storage. This can
    \nhappen at any point in the supply chain, from the initial processing or packing
    \nplant to the kitchen pantry. <\/p>\n

    To minimize the risk of infestation, STAR-K recommends brown
    \nrice be checked prior to use using the method outlined below. Anyone who wishes
    \nto stock up on large quantities of brown rice (or any grains) should first
    \ncheck the rice, then store it for at least 96 hours at below freezing
    \ntemperatures. This will effectively […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[259,27,318,260],"tags":[338,229],"class_list":["post-10323","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-kashrus-kurrents-2023","category-kashrus-kurrents","category-kashrus-kurrents-in-app","category-winter-kashrus-kurrents-2023","tag-checking-rice","tag-kashrus-kurrents"],"yoast_head":"\nEverything You Need to Know About Storing and Checking Brown Rice | STAR-K Kosher Certification<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Kashrus Kurrents, Winter 2023 Brown rice is a whole natural grain that goes through minimal processing. 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