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Gakin Calls Rastra Unsuitable for Consumption

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PURWOHARJO – Poor family (takin) in Gendo Village, Sempu Kecamatan District, complained about the quality of prosperous rice (rastra) accepted because of poor quality. before consumption, they have to call again.

The average rastra that was accepted was that the rice was crushed and had turned a yellow-brown color. Besides that, the rasra also has a musty smell. Worse yet, the distributed rastra also has a lot of groats.

“From the beginning it was like this, it smells musty and the color is not white anymore,” said Sunastin, 45, a resident of Dusun Krajan, Gendoh Village. To get around so that the received rastra can be cooked, light him, then the rationed rice had to be re-milled by inviting a sling around.

“Every time there is a distribution of rastra, there must be a lot of grandongs (around) get over here,” he said. After re-grinding, he continued, rastra which previously smelled musty and brownish yellow in color, will turn slightly clean and whitish.

“Usually for one slip, we pay Rp 2.000 per one sack size 15 kilogram,” he said. Head of Dusun/Village of Gendoh, Eko, 40, acknowledged that the rastra from Bulog was of poor quality and unfit for consumption. So that, the takin who received it had to re-grind it.

“If not re-milled, when put brownish yellow, it smells musty, and it doesn't taste good,” the light. Rastra's brackets are in good condition and smell musty, light him, only time this happened. Because, previously divided rastra quality is quite good.

“On behalf of the residents, I hope that Bulog distributes good quality rastra,” hope. Eko asked the government to provide proper consumption of rice to its citizens. Instead of giving rice that is not suitable for consumption like this.

“If you don't believe it, Bulog employees or government officials, please try it first to cook it. If it's delicious and worth sharing, don't be careless,” strictly. (radar)