Can you eat cooked rice that was left overnight?

Room temperature is an ideal environment for bacteria to thrive and negatively affect any food.

Don't eat cooked rice that was left overnight, as it may contain bacteria, even if it doesn't spoil or go bad.

Can you eat cooked rice that was left overnight

The temperature of the refrigerator is generally about 5°C. At such a temperature, the growth and reproduction of bacteria will be effectively inhibited.

Cooked rice can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheating cooked rice can have unexpected benefits for your body.

Research has shown that reheated cooked rice has A Nearly 10-fold Increase in Resistant Starch.

Resistant starch is a special carbohydrate that cannot be digested and absorbed by the small intestine but feeds the beneficial bacteria in the large intestine.

At the same time, resistant starch can also reduce the risk of high blood pressure, high blood lipids, high blood sugar, and obesity.

WHO has pointed out: "The discovery and research progress of resistant starch is an important achievement in the research on the relationship between carbohydrates and health."

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