Hilda Baci’s Team Clears Air On ‘Unwashed Rice’ Controversy During Jollof World Record Attempt

• Nigerian chef Hilda Baci aimed for a Guinness World Record by cooking the largest pot of jollof rice.
• New evidence confirms that all 300 bags of rice were thoroughly washed before use.
• This clarification addresses concerns raised by viral social media clips showing rice being poured directly into the pot.

Newly released evidence confirms that Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci and her team thoroughly washed all 300 bags of rice used in her Guinness World Record attempt to prepare the largest pot of jollof rice.

This clarification comes in response to viral social media clips that seemed to show the rice being poured directly from the sacks into the enormous cooking pot, which sparked concerns and criticism online.

Many viewers questioned the hygiene of such a process, suggesting that using unwashed rice on this scale could result in excessive starch and affect the overall quality of the dish.

Behind-the-scenes footage sets the record straight

However, recent behind-the-scenes videos reveal that the rice was carefully washed in bulk and then repackaged before being used in the massive cook-off.

This update has helped to alleviate doubts about the cleanliness and legitimacy of the world record attempt, highlighting the careful planning and precision behind the historic event.

With this clarification now widely shared, Hilda Baci and her team have successfully addressed the rumours, reaffirming the trust of fans and supporters.

See post below:

Chefs in the house, I thought rice used to be washed, parboiled before the final cooking?

Hilda Baci do this one. pic.twitter.com/p5OHKskTpK

— Jenslaw (@jenslaw_) September 12, 2025

See some comments below:

@Msontey: “Hilda has been screaming in all the videos leading to this event that she’s using basmati rice. These are not basmati sacks, so clearly, the rice was removed from their original sacks, washed and put in these sacks so it will be easier to put them in the pot.”

@RealDonaldDoo: “At least you would have asked if it’s washed. No be to just jump de conclude.”

@EmmanuelNech: “About 70% of those born in the UK who cook rice don’t wash it before cooking. 1st hand I have observed it in so many of them I have come across.”

@ayurexars: “Only a fool will think the rice wasn’t washed before it’s been poured into the pot.”

@shanwatche: “Chai. Why would this man post this sort of thing? Even a person who’s not a chef knows that you can’t cook rice without 1st cleaning. This isn’t nice.”