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

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I bought some awful Paleo pancake mix. It's just terrible. Can I return it even though I used a cup?

Yes they will take it back.

[Anonymous]

Kirkland Jasmine rise is terrible. I will be returning a bag that I bought. It cook up strange and there is no aromatic flavor. The Jasmine rice from Trader Joe's is so much better!

[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?

And folks....this is why Americans simply make the most disgusting rice on earth.

[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?

Be careful about about rice from that area. Look up arsenic and rice and you will find some scary info.

[Anonymous]

I’m Thai and only by jasmine rice from Asian grocery stores, and only if they’re marked “product of Thailand” I also look for a tag with the crop year. Right now I have a 25lb bag from 2019 and it smells heavenly!

[Anonymous]

*buy*

[Anonymous]

Just for the record, I'm European and would never cool rice without rinsing it. I mostly make risotto and rice pudding and tend to buy arborio rice. I also like jasmine rice from Trader Joe's.


At Costco, we mostly buy non-perishable foods, frozen foods and cheeses, plus household supplies and basic clothing items.

[Anonymous]

A little kindness in the hearts of anyone leaving judgmental cultural comments, would do nicely. Not any one culture knows everything about everything. Being kind to each other as we are all learning is free and feels right deep in your heart if you search it well.

Peace and happy rice rinsing 12 times for safe measure. 🍚 🌾

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow. I can't believe that so many Americans don't wash their rice before cooking it. That is pretty disgusting and clueless. Sorry.

Signed,

first generation Persian American

😕😕😕😕😕😕😕

A little kindness in the hearts of anyone leaving judgmental cultural comments, would do nicely. Not any one culture knows everything about everything. Being kind to each other (as we are all learning) is free… and feels right deep in your heart (if you search it well).

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- rinsing makes it taste way better
- yes keep rinsing in cool water even if you can’t “see anything rinsing off”
- it’s kind of a ritualistic fun thing you do in the kitchen
- it’s good measure
- it does clean away impurities
- it prepares the rice for cooking well

Peace and happy rice rinsing 12 times for safe measure. 🍚 🌾

Sincerely,

Your fellow human heart buddy ☺️

[Anonymous]

OK so i don't wash my uncle ben's, sue me

but i do wash all other rices!

Love, me who eats rice and can't afford a costco membership!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did you wash the rice before cooking?

No.

Wash the rice. Then cook it. Watch youtube. Who does not know that you have to wash rice? Quality of products in costco is pretty good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow. I can't believe that so many Americans don't wash their rice before cooking it. That is pretty disgusting and clueless. Sorry.

Signed,

first generation Persian American

😕😕😕😕😕😕😕

A little kindness in the hearts of anyone leaving judgmental cultural comments, would do nicely. Not any one culture knows everything about everything. Being kind to each other (as we are all learning) is free… and feels right deep in your heart (if you search it well).

🍚 🌾🍙🍶🍘🍛🍚
- rinsing makes it taste way better
- yes keep rinsing in cool water even if you can’t “see anything rinsing off”
- it’s kind of a ritualistic fun thing you do in the kitchen
- it’s good measure
- it does clean away impurities
- it prepares the rice for cooking well

Peace and happy rice rinsing 12 times for safe measure. 🍚 🌾

Sincerely,

Your fellow human heart buddy ☺️

Rinse it 3-4 times only.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Costco smells terrible and anything that absorbs smells -- like rice -- absorbs that disgusting smell. Same with other grocery stores.

I bought a big bag of rice in a burlap bag recently and it smells and tastes like the burlap. I'm giving it to the dog.

Really? I have never heard anyone say that, ever.

Are you a pregnant female by any chance?

I love the smell of Costco. It’s very nostalgic to me.

[Anonymous]

Costco is my favorite, just bring the rice back, they’ll take it.

I once found bugs — living and dead — in a box of dates I bought from there. (The bugs were in the dates). I rarely return things, but I was in the area… the employee looked horrified and gave me my money back.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did you wash the rice before cooking?

No.

Ew.