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Pantry Staples
How long does dry rice (white) last?
Uncooked white rice.
Quick answer
Pantry (room temp)
indefinite
10 years sealed; brown rice only 6 months
Freezer (0°F / -18°C)
indefinite
Indefinite frozen
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Signs dry rice (white) has gone bad
- •Bug infestation
- •Musty smell
- •Clumps from moisture
Storage tips
- ✓WHITE rice nearly forever; BROWN rice 6 months (bran oil)
- ✓Mylar + oxygen absorbers = 25 years
- ✓Vacuum sealed brown rice: 1+ year
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Disclaimer: Times shown are USDA/FDA-recommended best quality periods, not absolute safety guarantees. Storage conditions, packaging, and food handling all affect actual shelf life. When in doubt, throw it out.