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  Rice is the staple food of many regions of the world. But there is a lot of confusion on rice grains washing before cooking. Why it is necessary and how it should be done? Rice washing This is a procedure done in many households where rice is eaten in the form of cooked rice. It is carried out just before the rice is to be cooked and potable water is used for the purpose. People wonder why this is necessary and especially this thought comes to the mind when there is a scarcity of water. People wonder what would happen if the rice is not washed before cooking and instead directly cooked. Rice washing is necessary [Source: Taste] The reasons for washing There are multiple reasons that mandate rice washing with potable water prior to cooking. One of the reasons is to remove dirt and impurities that might have been missed during the initial process of picking up the visible particles in the rice such as small stones, husk, some small insects etc. Besides, cleaning also rem...