Thursday, August 27, 2020

Don’t Throw Your N95 Mask Just Yet! A Study Shows That You Can Disinfect It Using A Rice Cooker

 

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Don’t Throw Your N95 Mask Just Yet! A Study Shows That You Can Disinfect It Using A Rice Cooker

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Wearing a facemask has become a new norm in these odd times that we live in. The usage of facemask is now an integral part of our lives in order to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Disposable masks have become more and more common in stores worldwide. These masks are usually used one time and then it’s off to the trash.

But what if there was a solution for this? What if you wanted to wear the mask again?

N95 face mask in a rice cooker to be disinfected

Now, it’s possible for N95 facemasks to be reused with the help of the humble rice cooker. According to a team of American researchers, electric rice cookers can be used to disinfect N95 masks very effectively.  Researchers from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign proposed that these ultra-practical kitchen appliances, like rice cookers or Instant Pots, can be repurposed for cleaning certain types of masks.

They conducted the test on N95 using dry-heat cooking cycles that maintain the contents of the cooker at 100 degrees Celsius for 50 minutes and allows for decontamination of the masks inside and out. The detailed explanation regarding the results of the test is explained in the journal Environmental Science and Technology Letters.

“The respirators maintained their filtration capacity of more than 95 per cent and kept their fit, still properly seated on the wearer’s face, even after 20 cycles of decontamination in the electric cooker,” explained Vishal Verma, a professor in civil and environmental engineering who co-led the study as reported by technology.inquirer.net

 

If you’re planning to try this out, here are a few steps that you can follow:

  1. Make sure the rice cooker is dry. Be sure that the minimum temperature during the process is 100 degrees Celcius.
  2. Put a try towel or cloth under the mask.
  3. Multiple masks can be disinfected at once.

Disclaimer: These steps only apply to N95 face masks & has not been approved by the Ministry of Health.

 

Also read: Private Hospital In KL That Charged Patient Overpriced Facemasks Fined RM200,000!

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Europe Rice Market Competition by Business Players 2020 Current Developments, Upcoming Trends, Product Type and Applications Forecast to 2024

 

 

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Description: Europe Rice

Europe Rice Market” report research report 2020 represents a comprehensive study of the market which will enable the customers to anticipate future demands and strategize executions. This market research report provides emerging market drivers, challenges, opportunities for Europe Rice Industry. It focuses on the latest trends and recent developments of Europe Rice Industry. Europe Rice market report will help you to know each and every insight of the industry. Europe Rice market also covers growth potential, market size forecast, demand, and suppliers.

Scope of the Report:

European rice market can be sub-divided into two major rice varieties, Japonica rice, and Indica rice. Japonica rice is the traditional European rice, representing around 75% of the European rice production, with Europe being self-sufficient and thus is even a net exporter. On the other hand, Indica rice is known as traditional Asian rice, representing around 25% of European rice production.

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Market Overview:

·  The rice crop is grown in around 27 countries of the European region in about 450,000 ha of land. The region produces around 70% of the total rice consumed and the average annual production stands at 3.1 million tons. Per capita, annual consumption is read at 3.5-5 kg in non-rice growing countries and 6-18 kg in Southern Europe. Italy and Spain are the major rice growing countries, accounting for 80% of the total EU production. Other rice growing areas are Greece, Portugal, France, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary. The region depends on import for specialty long grain indica rice such as basmati and jasmine from India and Pakistan. Europe imported around 0.66 million tons in 2015-16 from Cambodia (24%), India (23%), Thailand (18%), Guyana (11%), and Pakistan (10%). France, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, and the United Kingdom are the major rice trading countries in the region.

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Key Market Trends:

Strong Demand In North-western Europe

The majority of European import of rice accounts for north-western Europe, with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany as the largest importers. France and the Netherlands are the largest importers of rice from developing countries. The Netherlands has a strong marine transportation system that forms an important entry point for rice into Europe from various developing countries. Important rice varieties imported by Europe are long-grain Indica rice and aromatic varieties (basmati, jasmine, etc.). United Kingdom is the leading importer of basmati rice, which is largely sourced from India. India, Pakistan, Thailand, and Cambodia are some of the major exporters of rice to Europe.

Italy- The Largest Rice Consuming Country in the Europe

The consumption of rice in Italy was valued at USD 937,893.7 thousand in 2018, witnessing a CAGR of 4.8%, during the forecast period. Risotto is one of the most representative and widely eaten Italian dishes, and its demand has been rising rapidly among Italian consumers. Italian consumers perceive rice and grains to be healthier than pasta. Owing to growing health consciousness among the Italian consumers, they are cutting back and limiting the amount of pasta in their diet, while shifting toward the consumption of healthier grains, including rice. Owing to the changing consumer preferences and changing lifestyles, local companies in the country are consistently involved in innovation that constantly adapts to the needs of the modern consumer. For instance, the Italian company, Riso Bello added new ready-to-eat risottos in its product range, to satisfy the market demand for high-quality, easy-to-cook products.

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Detailed TOC of Europe Rice Market Report 2020-2024:

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Deliverables
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.3 Market Restraints
4.4 Value Chain Analysis
4.4.1 Value Chain Overview
4.4.2 Price Markups in the Value Chain
4.4.3 Stakeholders in the Value Chain
4.5 Variety & Grade Analysis

5 MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Geography
5.1.1 Russia
5.1.1.1 Production Analysis
5.1.1.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Value
5.1.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.1.5 Price Trend Analsysis
5.1.2 United Kingdom
5.1.2.1 Production Analysis
5.1.2.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Value
5.1.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.3 France
5.1.3.1 Production Analysis
5.1.3.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Value
5.1.3.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.3.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.3.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.4 Italy
5.1.4.1 Production Analysis
5.1.4.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Value
5.1.4.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.4.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.4.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.5 Germany
5.1.5.1 Production Analysis
5.1.5.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Value
5.1.5.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.5.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.5.5 Price Trend Analysis

6 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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