YOGYAKARTA Have you ever found insects in sacks filled with rice? These insects can be in the form of ticks or caterpillars. The appearance of these insects is caused by many factors, ranging from bad rice quality to poorly maintained storage media. But the question is the danger of rice caterpillars if consumed. Because caterpillars or insects hiding in quite small rice.

The discovery of caterpillars in food ingredients is actually something that often happens. Especially if the storage of these foodstuffs is done carelessly. Plates can arise from foodstuffs such as fruits and vegetables. However, the insect infection can spread to other foodstuffs, including rice.

The appearance of caterpillars in rice may occur if rice is stored in one place with other organic foods. It would be even worse if storage was carried out in a humid, open, and dirty place.

Regarding the impact of rice caterpillars when consumed, the answer depends on the type of caterpillar. If the caterpillar comes from vegetables or fruit, the impact is likely not significant. In contrast to the young larvae of fly insects.

Please note, larva caterpillars are the forerunners of a fly. Usually flies will lay eggs on food ingredients that decay. fly eggs hatch into larvae that can nominate food around us including rice

Quoted from the palace siteumkm.pom.go.id, eating foods that contain fly larvae will have an impact on health. Some of the impacts of eating food ingredients containing fly larvae are as follows.

Larva flies carry bacteria and viruses that can interfere with the digestive system. A person who accidentally eats larvae is feared to experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and even become poisoned.

Larva flies also have the potential to carry other parasites and microorganisms. Both are capable of infecting the human organs.

Some people may have allergic reactions to flies or larvae when consumed. Allergies can be itching, red rashes appear on the skin, shortness of breath, and other allergic symptoms.

In order to keep the rice clean and suitable for consumption, there are several tips that can be followed. Some things that need to be considered are as follows.

Make sure the rice is stored in a container that is tightly closed. You can use a jar or special container to store rice.

Do not store rice in a humid place. Also avoid storing rice with organic food that rots easily so that it is not contaminated with flies or other insects.

Before buying rice, first make sure the quality. It is recommended to avoid rice whose appearance is already bad. Bad rice is marked by lots of ticks and dirt.

Before cooking, make sure you wash the rice properly. Also make sure to cook rice with clean water.

That's information regarding the dangers of rice caterpillars if consumed. Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.


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