Costco- what to buy and what NOT to buy (rice)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The rice that I buy (Blue Ribbon) is grown/packaged in the USA - I believe in Texas. Isn't it hulled and cleaned during processing? There is certainly no dirt in the bag.

I suppose there is no harm in rinsing it 1, 2 3 or more times. But is that really necessary?

Yes. Very ncessary.

[Anonymous]

It's very necessary.

[Anonymous]

No arsenical pesticides are used in US grown rice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No arsenical pesticides are used in US grown rice.

This according to Blue Ribbon's website.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No arsenical pesticides are used in US grown rice.

This according to Blue Ribbon's website.

And it's parboiled. So it's already been rinsed, steamed in the husk. Still you think it is necessary to wash?

[Anonymous]

Always wash Asian rice. It's NOT because of the dirt, it's because of the starchy flour that coats the grains. For the best tasting rice, you should rinse the rice until the water runs clear (usually 3-5 times).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No arsenical pesticides are used in US grown rice.

I thought the arsenic that's causing the problem is already in the ground (like from 40 years ago)?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Always wash Asian rice. It's NOT because of the dirt, it's because of the starchy flour that coats the grains. For the best tasting rice, you should rinse the rice until the water runs clear (usually 3-5 times).

This.

[Anonymous]

I rinse rice twice to get rid of the starch. In other countries, rice may not be as clean and often has to be winnowed and washed very well.
The rice we get here is of great quality, and I wash mostly out of habit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No arsenical pesticides are used in US grown rice.

I thought the arsenic that's causing the problem is already in the ground (like from 40 years ago)?

Yes, there is natural arsenic in the ground. I don't know if other countries use "arsenical pesticides" or not. But I guess that's Blue Ribbon's way of saying that they do not ADD arsenic (beyond what occurs naturally) to the rice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Always wash Asian rice. It's NOT because of the dirt, it's because of the starchy flour that coats the grains. For the best tasting rice, you should rinse the rice until the water runs clear (usually 3-5 times).

This.

Absolutely.

Also, there are many ways to cook rice. Some are more starchy, more sticky, nuttier, softer...endless variety.



Watch on youtube to see how this is done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No arsenical pesticides are used in US grown rice.

I thought the arsenic that's causing the problem is already in the ground (like from 40 years ago)?

Correct. And rice is a variety of grass, so it soaks up the arsenic. But by saying that they are not using any fertilizer that has arsenic is actually an attempt to fool the consumer in thinking that the rice is arsenic-free - by assumption.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did you wash the rice before cooking?

No.

That wasn't me answering (I'm OP)
I did rinse the rice a few times. This rice was Super Lucky Elephant Rice from Thailand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No arsenical pesticides are used in US grown rice.

I thought the arsenic that's causing the problem is already in the ground (like from 40 years ago)?

Correct. And rice is a variety of grass, so it soaks up the arsenic. But by saying that they are not using any fertilizer that has arsenic is actually an attempt to fool the consumer in thinking that the rice is arsenic-free - by assumption.

But...rinsing it would not remove the arsenic, either. Would it?

[Anonymous]

Take it back if you do not like it. Costco will take it back,no questions asked.