How long will it take to stop eating porridge

It is generally not recommended to consume porridge stored at room temperature for more than 4 hours or refrigerated for more than 24 hours. The deterioration of porridge is mainly related to factors such as microbial reproduction, starch aging, and environmental temperature.

Porridge is rich in water and carbohydrates, and bacteria are prone to rapid growth at room temperature. The high temperature environment in summer can accelerate the deterioration of porridge, resulting in sticky and tasteless phenomena. Using a clean container to seal and refrigerate can delay spoilage, but starch will undergo retrogradation after refrigeration, resulting in a harder texture. Rice porridge should not be stored for more than 6 hours in the insulation mode of an electric rice cooker, as prolonged insulation can cause water evaporation and nutrient loss. If overnight porridge has bubbles, sour taste, or darkened color, it has spoiled. Infants, elderly people or those with weak gastrointestinal function need to pay more attention, as consuming spoiled porridge may lead to foodborne diseases such as diarrhea and vomiting. Re heating cannot completely eliminate heat-resistant toxins produced by certain bacteria, only improving taste rather than safety.

It is recommended to control the amount of cooking according to the number of diners, and it is best to cook and eat immediately. The remaining porridge should be quickly cooled and sealed for refrigeration, and thoroughly boiled before being consumed again. Pay attention to observing the food status in daily life and avoid eating porridge with sensory abnormalities. It can be paired with fresh vegetables, soy products, etc. to increase nutrition, while paying attention to regular disinfection and cleaning of kitchen utensils to reduce the risk of microbial contamination from the source.