There is still no end to the criticism regarding the case of Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce. Take reporters to inspect 150,000 sacks of old rice at a warehouse in Surin province. which is rice from During the rice pledging project during the Yingluck Shinawatra government, Khun Phumitham had officials bring rice from a warehouse to wash in cooking water in front of reporters. and shows how to eat it with stir-fried basil On TV all over the country to show that Rice that has been kept in stock in a warehouse for 10 years is still edible and said to be delicious. But Mr. Yanyong Puangrat, Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister Former Deputy Minister of Commerce During the Yingluck government The one standing next to me didn’t eat as well. But take a fork and scoop it up to taste a little. As a ceremony, a question that is often asked is: Old rice that has been stored in a warehouse for 10 years like this, can people eat it? Even Mr. Phumtham, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce I will eat and show you for yourself. But people still don’t believe that rice is that old. You can eat it safely. Gave an interview the next day and said that he didn’t have diarrhea and was very comfortable. He tasted it yesterday. No rancid smell There is no feeling of not being able to eat. The aroma may decrease, unlike new rice. But softness is no problem. There is also an opportunity for the media to join in the meal. I don’t want my imagination to guide the truth. At first I was not sure. Until I went to see and try to cook and taste it. I feel it’s delicious. The rice grains are beautiful. The color of rice is a real problem. Dust is a real problem. You have to rinse it with water no more than 15 times, which is a normal part of cooking rice. Don’t cause fear but researchers don’t believe it. Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Let me give you one example. Associate Professor Panthipa Phong Phiachan from the Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University Also a researcher He immediately posted it on Facebook. There is very interesting content that from the case where Take old rice that has been stale for 10 years, cook it and eat it for display. Let me tell you that you have already received quite a bit of toxins from the fungus. Many types as well And anyone who joins in the tasting will witness that the rice is edible. I also received misfortune. normal animal food We can store grains (including rice) for up to 1 year at room temperature. Just like the mill on display. But before storing, in addition to smoking The moisture in the grain must not exceed 12%. Water can be reabsorbed. which the storage conditions of the mill were seen Put in a hemp sack for a chance to reabsorb water. Definitely makes the moisture content of the rice grains rise. If you want to keep it longer than this It must be stored in a cool, dry condition (Cold dry processing). The temperature must not exceed 13 degrees Celsius so that insects will not hatch into the hemp sacks in which the rice is stored. The conditions seen overlap very high. The air is not ventilating. Promotes higher moisture absorption in rice grains Promotes the growth of various insect weevils. Even though fumigation is used, the condition of the layering of the medicinal training bags is definitely not thorough. The rice that is used for cooking shows While cleaning, there was already a complaint that there was a rice beetle moth. Evident evidence while washing rice (15 times according to the news, normally washing less than 3 times) the presence of beetles and the excrement of these insects. This leads to the growth of fungi and bacteria, causing rot and toxins without realizing it. The condition of the cooked rice is that it is brown at the end of the grain, that is, rice that has been grown by Rassor. Panthipa. Severely warned that Do not sell it to people or animals for consumption. It’s not worth it. Direct consumers will get more cancer. In the case of feeding animals We will get meat, milk, and egg products that contain fungal toxins. This increases the chance of getting cancer, it is hoped that Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Will listen to warnings from experts. If the government continues to take this lot of rice and sell it to Thai people or to African people. Even though you know that the rice is moldy and contains many toxins, it will be a “sin” against humanity. Please don’t do it. The money selling rice, 200-400 million baht, is definitely not worth the reputation of Thailand.” Change direction.” Click to read the column. Additional “Thailand Notes”
