Should Rice Smell Earthy?

Smell the rice. Spoiled rice will have a distinct smell that is noticeably off, whereas fresh rice does not have a strong smell, if any. Touch the rice. If the rice is soft to the touch, it means that it has been exposed to moisture and should not be cooked.

Why does my rice smell like dirt?

Cooked rice may smell bad because you're having issues with your water such as sulfur compounds, spoilage due to bacterial growth (bacillus cereus), being covered in starch dust that isn't rinsed off before cooking, or pungent strains of rice such as brown rice, which has a very nutty smell that you may not be familiar ...

What does spoiled rice smell like?

Off smell.

Any sour, moldy, or “funny” smell is a pretty sure sign the rice is no good. If it's brown rice and it smells harsh or like old paint (or reminds you of some other chemicals), that rice is rancid. Once again, discard it.