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Drop a tablespoon of rice into a glass of cold water.
✅ Real rice sinks.
❌ Fake rice floats.
2. Fire Test
Hold a few grains over a flame using tongs.
✅ Real rice smells like burnt hair.
❌ Plastic rice smells like burning plastic.
3. Mold Growth Test
Cook a small portion and keep it in a warm, moist place for 2–3 days.
✅ Mold appears? It’s real.
❌ No mold? Might be synthetic.
4. Boiling Test
Boil a sample and observe:
✅ Real rice softens and separates.
❌ Fake rice may float oddly or stick together.
5. Oil Test (Optional)
Drop uncooked rice into hot oil (about 200°C).
✅ Real rice fries normally.
❌ Fake rice melts or sticks.
Serving and Storage Tips:
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