The main problem in shipping rice is keeping it dry. If it gets wet, it absorbs water and swells, potentially damaging the ship carrying it. When wet it more readily supports mold growth, which can make it unsuitable as food, and thus an economic loss or a food hazard.
The main problem in shipping rice is keeping it dry. If it gets wet, it absorbs water and swells, potentially damaging the ship carrying it. When wet it more readily supports mold growth, which can make it unsuitable as food, and thus an economic loss or a food hazard.