HOW TO DISTINGUISH REAL VS. FAKE RICE STRAWS? WHERE TO BUY HIGH-QUALITY RICE STRAWS IN VIETNAM

Rice straws are increasingly becoming a popular choice among modern consumers due to their eco-friendliness and safety for health. However, the market has seen the emergence of counterfeit rice straws made from flour mixed with unknown chemicals, which can pose health risks to users.

So, how can you identify genuine rice straws, and where can you buy high-quality, reliable products? This article will provide you with detailed answers.

5 Ways to distinguish real and fake rice straws

To avoid buying low-quality products, consumers can rely on the following 5 criteria:

1. Natural color

• Real rice straws: Have an ivory white, light yellow, or light brown color (from brown rice). The color is soft, not glossy, and unevenly textured.

• Fake rice straws: Pure white or industrially dyed. On close inspection, the powder layer is uneven with a shiny surface.
  Tip: Real rice straws usually have a slightly rough surface with natural grain patterns of rice powder, not perfectly smooth like plastic.

2. Distinctive aroma

• Real rice straws: Have a mild natural rice scent, not overpowering. The aroma remains even after soaking in water.

• Fake rice straws: May have no scent or emit a harsh or strange chemical smell.

3. Durability when soaked in water

• Real rice straws: Can be used for 2–3 hours in water without becoming soft, mushy, or breaking apart.

• Fake rice straws: Become soft, break easily, or dissolve after only 20–30 minutes due to poor binding agents.

4. Ingredients on packaging

• Real products: Packaging clearly states rice flour with no harmful additives and includes certifications from quality and food safety authorities.

• Fake products: Information is vague (e.g., just “plant powder”), does not specify the percentage of rice flour, and lacks necessary certifications or quality standards.

5. Reasonable rrice

• Real rice straws: Price ranges from about 1,500 to 3,000 VND per straw, depending on quantity.

• Fake rice straws: Suspiciously cheap, often under 1,000 VND per straw, indicating use of low-quality, inexpensive materials.

6. Origin and brand

• Fake rice straws often have unclear origin, vague branding, and missing information such as place of manufacture, expiration date, or production date compared to genuine rice straws.

Where to buy reliable rice straws?

Buying quality rice straws not only protects your health but also helps protect the environment. Below are some criteria to help you choose a reliable supplier:

Criteria for choosing a rice straw supplier:

• Direct manufacturing facility: Avoid buying through intermediaries or unknown traders.

• Food safety certifications: Such as FDA, HACCP, ISO 22000.

• Clear brand identity: Transparent information available on official communication channels.

Recommended places to buy rice straws:

• Vietnamese enterprises: Prefer companies with factories located in the Mekong Delta provinces like An Giang and Đồng Tháp — regions known for large rice supplies and a tradition of rice production.

• E-commerce platforms: Shopee, Tiki, Lazada — choose sellers with ratings of 4.8+, positive reviews, and real product images.

• Press recommendations: Purchase from suppliers whose products have been recognized and reported by reputable media outlets.

• Export-quality rice straws: Opt for suppliers capable of exporting to Europe, the US, etc., as they must meet strict hygiene and biodegradability standards.

Note: Before buying, search the company’s name on Google, Google Maps, or the official website, as well as state media channels, to verify credibility.

Frequently asked questions about rice straws

1. How long do rice straws last?
   If stored in a dry, cool place: 12–18 months.

2. Can rice straws be reused?
   It is not recommended. Rice straws are designed for single use to ensure hygiene and food safety.

3. Are rice straws safe for children?
   Yes, if they are genuine products without harmful preservatives. However, children should be supervised while using them to prevent swallowing or breaking the straw by biting.

Choosing genuine rice straws not only helps protect your health but also contributes to reducing plastic waste and protecting the environment. When purchasing rice straws in bulk, you should prioritize suppliers that meet quality standards, export criteria, hold food safety certifications, and provide transparent information.

Hung Hau Foods is one of the leading reputable brands in the production and export of rice straws. With over 10 years of experience, the HFN factory (Nha Man Co., Ltd) — a subsidiary of Hung Hau Foods — currently owns modern production lines and technology, committed to supplying high-quality, safe rice straw products that meet international standards.

Notably, Hung Hau Foods has consecutively received the Vietnam National Brand Award five times for its OCHAO rice straw product, proving the brand’s quality, credibility, and sustainable competitive capacity in both domestic and international markets.

Link: Ochao Rice Straws – Công ty Cổ phần Thực phẩm Hùng Hậu (Hùng Hậu Foods)

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