Aunt Caroline goes ‘mushy’ on consumers

FOR decades Aunt Caroline rice (“AC rice”, as it’s popularly known) has been a staple in many Indian homes. However, the recent quality of the product has sparked a heated debate on social media.

Last week on Babez Delicious Cuisine, on Facebook, a regular contributor to the food page posted: “Can someone please explain to me what has happened to Aunt Caroline rice?”.

This prompted a flurry of more than 390 comments, many complaining the rice was either mushy, sticky or did not cook evenly.

Some even commented that “the aunt had died” or “the aunty cannot take the