IT'S easy to misjudge how much rice to cook, often leading to more leftovers than you'd expect.

But what's the safest way to handle and reheat those leftovers? Here's how to reheat rice properly to avoid food poisoning.

Can you reheat rice?

Rice, like chicken , is safe to reheat as long as you are careful and heat it through thoroughly.

It is best to cool your rice down as quickly as possible to prevent bacteria growing.

Bacteria called Bacillus cereus can be found in rice that is uncooked.

This is what causes you to be unwell as it is not always killed in the cooking process.

Make sure your rice is refrigerated as soon as possible and only store in the fridge for up to four days after cooking .

Do not leave the rice out to cool for more than an hour or you will likely get

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