Drying rice

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Drying rice. The Leprosy Mission International. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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This Indonesian woman is turning over and spreading out the rice harvest. Drying removes water from the grains. This prevents bacteria, moulds and yeasts from multiplying during storage. Drying also retards the enzymes which age food, and enables it to be stored for longer periods. Dried grain is lighter in weight and easier to handle.

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