Rice rinsing or cooking water has many benefits, which is why it can be reused in different ways. Let's find out together.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himTHErice cooking or rinsing water is rich in properties, because once cooked and removed from the water, the latter contains important minerals, such as folic acid, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium and almost all B vitamins.
In order for other antioxidants and nutrients, such asinositol, can develop in rice water, it should be stored in the refrigerator for about a day or two and left to rest.
Furthermore, it is important to know that the water of the first rinse can contain dust or pesticide residues present in the rice, therefore, the advice is to use the first rinse only for non-cooking activities, such as cleaning and polishing, and use the second or third rinse for cooking and beauty treatments.
Vitamin B1, B2, lipids and starches present in rice water make it a special solution, because rice starch and water form a colloidal solution. Consequently, it is useful and effective for home cleaning purposes; the rice cooking or rinsing water becomes, therefore, a real one natural cleanser devoid of the harshness of chemicals but with the addition of vitamins and lipids.
Rice water can only be kept for one day at room temperature, for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Let's find out how to reuse it.
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Natural detergent for dishes
A first alternative use ofrice cooking water it is for washing dishes, that is, how natural detergent for dishes; It is important to underline that, for the most stubborn dirt and hard-to-remove encrustations, it is preferable to use normal dish detergent.
In the case of dishes that are not too dirty, the rice cooking water is perfect to use in place of the classic detergent.
A 100% green solution which is good for the environment and for the hands, which will not be attacked by surfactants and chemicals.
Rice water as a natural fertilizer
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Different nutrients, such as minerals and vitamins make rice water great natural fertilizer for your plants.
Simply use it for watering, and you will see your houseplants grow in a healthy and natural way. Obviously the cooking water must not have been salted.
Rice water for cooking and eliminating the smell of fish
Koreans use rice water for braise the fish or to eliminate the strong odor.
Our advice is to use it, for example, if you are preparing mackerel and want to make it less salty. How? You can soak it in rice water for about 30 minutes, this way the fish will become not only less salty, but also more tender, and the intense smell will fade. Obviously, in this case you have to use the water from the second or third rinse.
As a natural detergent for cleaning plastic containers
With the cooking water or the second rinse of the rice you can try thoroughly clean classic plastic containers. How? Just fill your smelly plastic containers with rice cooking water, leave for about 30 minutes and rinse.
The result? A perfectly clean and fragrant container.
Mild face cleanser
Perhaps the scope beauty it is certainly the one in which this substance is most used; in fact, the best known use of rice water is precisely as a beauty product.
Online you will find many blogs and sites (Korean, American and Asian) that talk abouteffect of rice water on the face, when used as a detergent; but that's not all, because there are also many beauty products made with this substance on the market.
The reason? This is believed to help rid the skin of acne and also has a whitening effect in case of skin blemishes; in this case, it is recommended to use it for about 2 times a week. Also, after washing your face with rice rinse water, it is advisable to wash your skin again with warm water, as any remaining starch particles in the pores can clog them and cause problems.
You can also make one mask natural and do it yourself, collecting the sediments of the rice water and mixing it with a little lemon juice and flour.
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For polishing and cleaning windows
Similar to how it works for washing dishes, the starch of the rice cooking water helps attract dirt from glass and mirrors, while the oil gives the shine. So, with this substance you can clean and perfectly polish glass and mirrors; Just put the rice water in a spray bottle, spray on the surfaces and wipe with a dry cloth.
To treat hangovers and digestive problems
Useful as natural hangover remedy, but also to rebalance the fluids in the body lost due to diarrhea or vomiting.
How does it work? Thanks to the high salt content and important nutrients, such as minerals and vitamins, the water from the rice rinse restores the fluids in the body to normal levels. Obviously, also in this case it is necessary to use that of the second or third rinse.
As a supplement against physical and mental fatigue
Rice water also has positive effects for mental well-being; for example, especially during the winter period, cold and dark can negatively affect mood and make us feel weak and depressed.
The reason for this is often connected to one vitamin deficiency, which should be evident due to the significantly fewer hours of sunshine than in the summer season. In many Asian countries, it is believed that the minerals and vitamins that rice has released into the water can counteract physical and mental fatigue.
Rice water: contraindications
There are no details contraindications on the use of rice rinse water; the only doubt remains the presence ofarsenic which is often found in this food. (Read also: How to cook rice to remove arsenic)
According to one studyin fact, the inorganic arsenic content of rice varies considerably depending on the type and place where it was grown. White basmati rice from California, India and Pakistan and sushi rice from the United States contain on average half the amount of inorganic arsenic than most other types.
All types of rice (except sushi and quick cooking) have a label indicating where they come from; the study showed that those produced in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas had the highest levels of inorganic arsenic. For example, California white rice contains 38% less inorganic arsenic than white rice produced in other parts of the country.
Hence, it is important read the labels and, above all, pay attention to the consumption of rice-based products, such as milk and cereals, and to their origin, especially if these are used in the feeding of infants and children.
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