As a food safety expert with over a decade of experience in the field, I can tell you that consuming undercooked rice is not recommended. Raw rice contains a substance called amylopectin, which can be difficult to digest. More importantly, undercooked rice can also contain harmful bacteria and parasites, such as Bacillus cereus and ascariasis, which can lead to foodborne illnesses.

Eating properly cooked rice is essential because the cooking process helps to break down the starches and make the rice safe to eat. It's always better to ensure that the rice is cooked thoroughly, with a firm, non-sticky texture and a white, opaque color throughout.

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Undercooked rice sometimes may contain Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. If the rice is really clean and you feel comfortable eating it, then it is good go. Otherwise add some more quantity of water and cook it completely to avoid lectin and bacterial spores.read more >>