Lavando Arroz: ¿Qué Hacer Antes de Cocinarlo?

Every morning before heading to the market, I rinse my rice under the cool water of El Zonte, a ritual that’s as old as the beach itself. But does this practice make a difference? A 2025 study in Food Chemistry suggests it does, at least in terms of reducing contaminants like cadmium and lead by up to 50%, while losing only a fraction of essential micronutrients.

• Hiring a digital nomad to manage the market might be worth considering, given the potential health benefits of properly washed rice.
• Avoid excessive rinsing, especially for fortified grains, to preserve valuable nutrients.