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Default How long can I keep rice in my pantry?

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> Thanks. Those big bags are probably 10-20 pounds. My plan is to buy
> it and portion it up into ziploc freezer bags. So storing the excess
> bags in the freezer is OK then?
>
> Thanks!
> Steve


I wouldn't bother with the freezer for white rice because the bran has
been removed and there is no oil to go rancid.

I buy white basmati and Japonica rice in large bags from the Asian
market and it is fine as long as you keep it dry.