Rice cakes are often sold at room temperature in local stores and
are consumed without further cooking, which renders them susceptible
to microbial growth. In addition, the high water content of rice cakes
makes them a favorable environment for microorganisms, raising
quality and safety concerns (8,9). Choi et al. (7) reported that the
safety of rice cakes and other convenience foods could be the most
affected by climate change among several categories of food studied.
Currently, the recommended shelf life of rice cakes is 24 h at room
temperature (10). The shelf life and safety of rice cakes are strongly
related to the growth of microorganisms