Soaking temperatures were chosen at ̴ 3–5 °C below To of individual and commingled rice samples. Rough rice (100 g) was soaked in 250 mL of deionized water in a water bath at 65°, 70°, or 75 °C for 3 h in order to reach a minimum 30% MC. The soaked rice was then dried at room temperature overnight and afterwards at an equilibrium moisture content (EMC) chamber at 26 °C and 65% RH for 2 days to reach ∼12% MC.